Smead Value Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About SVFAX

What does SVFAX invest in?

The Smead Value Fund Class A is designed to achieve substantial capital growth over an extended period. To accomplish this, the fund maintains a concentrated portfolio, generally comprising 25 to 30 companies. It primarily invests in the common shares of leading U.S. corporations, commonly known as "large-cap" businesses. The fund's management defines these large-cap entities as publicly traded American companies with a market capitalization exceeding $5 billion. It's important to note that this fund is classified as non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of SVFAX?

Smead Value Fund Class A (SVFAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.23%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SVFAX?

Smead Value Fund Class A (SVFAX) manages $3.98B 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 SVFAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was SVFAX launched?

Smead Value Fund Class A (SVFAX) launched in January 2014 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has SVFAX performed?

SVFAX'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.