Frequently Asked Questions About VILLX

What does VILLX invest in?

This fund employs a balanced investment strategy, allocating its capital across growth-oriented equities and income-producing assets. A significant portion, ranging from 50% to 80% of its total assets, is invested in common stocks of U.S.-based companies, chosen primarily for their capital appreciation prospects, with each requiring a market capitalization of at least $150 million at the time of acquisition. The remaining 20% to 50% of the portfolio is dedicated to a blend of equities and top-tier fixed-income obligations, including debt issued by the U.S. government and corporations (such as bonds, notes, and bills), with a primary focus on generating consistent income.

What is the expense ratio of VILLX?

Villere Balanced Fund (VILLX) charges an expense ratio of 0.80%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VILLX?

Villere Balanced Fund (VILLX) manages $69.3M 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 VILLX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was VILLX launched?

Villere Balanced Fund (VILLX) launched in September 1999 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has VILLX performed?

VILLX'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.

VILLX (Villere Balanced Fund) is no longer actively trading.

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VILLX

Villere Balanced Fund

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$17.72$0.01+0.04%

Market closed·Jun 15 8:00 PM UTC

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$17.72+$0.01 (+0.04%)today

−31.96%CAGR −7.41%

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Sep 30, 1999Jul 23, 2021 → Jul 23, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 23, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$5.81

Distribution Yield (FWD)32.77%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$3.17

Distribution Yield (TTM)17.90%

Distribution Growth (5Y)+31.1%

FrequencySemi-Annual

Most Recent$2.90

Ex-Dividend DateJun 9

Payment DateJun 9

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings62

Top 10 Weight37.3%

Top 25 Weight70.4%

Effective Holdings41

Sectors—

Largest HoldingS000004946-0 · 8.4%

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Asset ClassEquity

StrategyThematic

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio0.80%

Cost per 10k Invested$80.00

AUM$69.30M

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$17.72

NAV$17.72

Premium / Discount+0.00%

52-Week Range$17.71 – $21.25

Beta1.16

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Issuer: —
Asset Class: Equity
Strategy: Thematic
Inception: September 30, 1999
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US7429355396
CUSIP: 742935539
Website: villere.com/mutual_fund/villere-balanced-fund/

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Frequently Asked Questions About VILLX

What does VILLX invest in?: This fund employs a balanced investment strategy, allocating its capital across growth-oriented equities and income-producing assets. A significant portion, ranging from 50% to 80% of its total assets, is invested in common stocks of U.S.-based companies, chosen primarily for their capital appreciation prospects, with each requiring a market capitalization of at least $150 million at the time of acquisition. The remaining 20% to 50% of the portfolio is dedicated to a blend of equities and top-tier fixed-income obligations, including debt issued by the U.S. government and corporations (such as bonds, notes, and bills), with a primary focus on generating consistent income.
What is the expense ratio of VILLX?: Villere Balanced Fund (VILLX) charges an expense ratio of 0.80%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is VILLX?: Villere Balanced Fund (VILLX) manages $69.3M 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 VILLX actively managed or an index fund?: VILLX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
When was VILLX launched?: Villere Balanced Fund (VILLX) launched in September 1999 and is managed by the fund issuer.
How has VILLX performed?: VILLX'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.