Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About SSD

What does SSD invest in?

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., through its various divisions, stands as a prominent entity specializing in the conceptualization, engineering, production, and distribution of vital components for both wood and concrete construction projects. The company offers an extensive catalog of products for timber and light-frame construction. This includes a robust selection of connectors, strong truss plates, advanced fastening solutions, and a variety of fasteners, alongside essential shearwalls and pre-engineered lateral bracing systems. These items are tailored for traditional wood framing, specialized timber construction, and modern offsite building methodologies. For concrete applications, Simpson provides a comprehensive suite of materials. This encompasses mechanical and adhesive anchoring systems, specialized chemical compounds, carbide drill bits, and powder-actuated tools. Their offerings also extend to fiber-reinforced substances and a range of repair and protective agents, such as adhesives, grouts, sealers, coatings, mortars, fiberglass and fiber-reinforced polymer systems, and asphalt-based products. These are critical for the construction, repair, reinforcement, and protection of concrete, masonry, and steel structures. Moreover, their connector and lateral system expertise also supports structural steel and cold-formed steel frameworks. Beyond physical products, Simpson Manufacturing delivers specialized engineering and design consultation services. They also develop sophisticated software tools aimed at simplifying the process of product specification, selection, and effective deployment for their clientele. The company caters to a diverse customer base, including residential builders, light industrial and commercial construction firms, remodeling contractors, and even the do-it-yourself market. Its global footprint is substantial, encompassing the United States and Canada, a wide array of European nations (France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, and Norway), and key Asia-Pacific markets (Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam). Established in 1956, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

What is the expense ratio of SSD?

An expense ratio for Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is SSD?

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) manages $7.98B 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 SSD actively managed or an index fund?

SSD's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SSD launched?

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) launched in May 1994 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has SSD performed?

SSD'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.