# AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund (SKSEX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: AMG · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 1987-04-23

Under typical market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total investment capital – encompassing its net assets and any funds borrowed for investment purposes – to equity stakes in smaller companies. These small-capitalization firms are identified as those possessing a market value below $5 billion at the time of purchase, or alternatively, those whose market capitalization falls within the spectrum of companies included in established indices like the Russell 2000®, the S&P SmallCap 600, or the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index. Additionally, the fund reta...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $34.75 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Assets Under Management | $214.9M |
| NAV | $34.75 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 6.65% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.31 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $29.05 – $37.59 |
| Beta | 1.04 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $2.3119 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-16
- Pay date: 2025-12-16

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does SKSEX invest in?

Under typical market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total investment capital – encompassing its net assets and any funds borrowed for investment purposes – to equity stakes in smaller companies. These small-capitalization firms are identified as those possessing a market value below $5 billion at the time of purchase, or alternatively, those whose market capitalization falls within the spectrum of companies included in established indices like the Russell 2000®, the S&P SmallCap 600, or the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index. Additionally, the fund retains the flexibility to allocate capital to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

### What is the expense ratio of SKSEX?

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund (SKSEX) charges an expense ratio of 1.15%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is SKSEX?

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund (SKSEX) manages $214.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

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

SKSEX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (SKSEX's is 1.15%) because there's no security selection cost.

### When was SKSEX launched?

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund (SKSEX) launched in April 1987 and is managed by AMG.

### How has SKSEX performed?

SKSEX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does SKSEX pay a dividend?

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund (SKSEX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.65%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does SKSEX pay dividends?

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is SKSEX's dividend yield?

SKSEX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.65%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

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

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for SKSEX was 2025-12-16. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

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

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.15% 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 SKSEX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from SKSEX'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 SKSEX cost more than a fund like VOO?

SKSEX is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 1.15%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM).

### Are there cheaper alternatives to SKSEX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as SKSEX (1.15%) 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/sksex
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sksex/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sksex/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sksex/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sksex/peers

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