# Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class S (SDVSX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2006-03-31

The primary goal of this fund is to generate a consistent stream of current income that not only exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index but also grows steadily over a period of years. While capital appreciation over the long term is also a factor, it is considered a secondary objective. To achieve these aims, the fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks that pay dividends under normal market conditions. The remainder of its portfolio can be allocated to preferred shares, convertible debt instruments, U.S. government bonds, and closed-end investment veh...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $18.58 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| AUM (All Share Classes) | $243.3M |
| NAV | $18.58 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 9.09% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.69 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $15.90 – $18.73 |
| Beta | 0.80 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0310 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-08
- Pay date: 2026-10-08

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does SDVSX invest in?

The primary goal of this fund is to generate a consistent stream of current income that not only exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index but also grows steadily over a period of years. While capital appreciation over the long term is also a factor, it is considered a secondary objective. To achieve these aims, the fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks that pay dividends under normal market conditions. The remainder of its portfolio can be allocated to preferred shares, convertible debt instruments, U.S. government bonds, and closed-end investment vehicles. Furthermore, the fund has the discretion to invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities issued by companies headquartered outside the United States.

### What is the expense ratio of SDVSX?

Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class S (SDVSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is SDVSX's dividend yield?

SDVSX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 9.09%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is SDVSX?

Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class S (SDVSX) is one share class of a fund that manages $243.3M across all of its share classes (SDVGX reports the same total). Our data does not carry the assets of this share class alone. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is SDVSX actively managed or an index fund?

SDVSX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (SDVSX's is 0.95%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was SDVSX launched?

Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class S (SDVSX) launched in March 2006 and is managed by the fund issuer.

### Does SDVSX pay a dividend?

Yes, Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class S (SDVSX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 9.09%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does SDVSX pay dividends?

Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class S pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is SDVSX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for SDVSX was 2026-10-08. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will SDVSX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.95% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does SDVSX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from SDVSX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does SDVSX cost more than a fund like VOO?

SDVSX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.95%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether SDVSX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to SDVSX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as SDVSX (0.95%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sdvsx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sdvsx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sdvsx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sdvsx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sdvsx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.