- What does WSCVX invest in?
- The fund invests primarily in common stocks of small capitalization U.S. companies that the adviser believes have the potential for capital appreciation. Small capitalization companies are defined as those with market capitalizations of $2.5 billion or less at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes in common stocks of small capitalization companies.
- What is the expense ratio of WSCVX?
- North Star Small Cap Value Investor (WSCVX) charges an expense ratio of 1.77%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is WSCVX?
- North Star Small Cap Value Investor (WSCVX) manages $30.2M 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 WSCVX actively managed or an index fund?
- WSCVX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was WSCVX launched?
- North Star Small Cap Value Investor (WSCVX) launched in February 2008 and is managed by the fund issuer.
- How has WSCVX performed?
- WSCVX'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.
