Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About WAAEX

What does WAAEX invest in?

The primary objective of this fund is to achieve substantial long-term capital appreciation. Generating income for investors is a less significant consideration. It primarily allocates its assets to small, rapidly expanding companies. A fundamental policy dictates that at least 80% of its net assets (including any funds borrowed for investment purposes) must be invested in the common stocks of small-capitalization firms. Furthermore, the portfolio has the flexibility to commit up to 20% of its total assets, at the point of acquisition, to international equities originating from companies across developed, emerging, and frontier markets.

What is the expense ratio of WAAEX?

Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class (WAAEX) charges an expense ratio of 1.14%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WAAEX?

Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class (WAAEX) manages $1.16B 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 WAAEX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was WAAEX launched?

Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class (WAAEX) launched in November 1986 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has WAAEX performed?

WAAEX'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.