DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund (DFDMX)
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of medium-size companies ("80% Policy"). It typically invests in U.S.-listed equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into U.S. common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
Fund Info
| ISIN | US34984T4519 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 34984T451 |
| Issuer | DF Dent Funds |
| Inception Date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Category | Mid Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
DFDMX has a high expense ratio of 0.85%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund had a return of 1.00% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.60% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund had an annualized return of 10.04%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 10.41%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.00% | 6.17% |
| 1 month | -3.58% | -2.72% |
| 6 months | 20.04% | 17.29% |
| 1 year | 14.60% | 23.80% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 6.96% | 11.47% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.04% | 10.41% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.15% | 4.93% | 1.39% | -8.31% | ||||||||
| 2023 | -5.96% | 9.61% | 9.93% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DFDMX is 43, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to the market in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund(DFDMX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund (DFDMX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund granted a 0.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.11 | $0.24 | $0.69 | $0.06 | $0.01 | $0.48 | $0.66 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.79% | 0.30% | 0.87% | 3.52% | 0.30% | 0.09% | 3.21% | 4.31% | 3.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 |
| 2013 | $0.52 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund was 40.46%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund drawdown is 17.69%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.46% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -33.65% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -23.91% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 84 | Feb 2, 2012 | 145 |
| -21.7% | Sep 17, 2018 | 69 | Dec 24, 2018 | 66 | Apr 1, 2019 | 135 |
| -20.89% | Jul 17, 2015 | 142 | Feb 8, 2016 | 145 | Sep 2, 2016 | 287 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund volatility is 4.71%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.