FAM Dividend Focus Fund (FAMEX)
The fund's adviser employs a "value approach" in making its common stock selections. Generally, the adviser will attempt to remain fully invested in common stocks and securities that are convertible into common stocks, such as convertible bonds and convertible preferred stocks. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all sizes and market capitalizations.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3144652043 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 314465204 |
| Issuer | FAM |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 1996 |
| Category | Mid Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FAMEX has a high expense ratio of 1.23%, 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 FAM Dividend Focus 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
FAM Dividend Focus Fund had a return of 8.57% year-to-date (YTD) and 25.63% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, FAM Dividend Focus Fund had an annualized return of 11.86%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.90%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 8.57% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 3.49% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 15.37% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 25.63% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.58% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.86% | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FAMEX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.49% | 6.42% | 3.13% | -3.90% | 8.57% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 5.76% | -1.52% | 0.42% | -1.34% | -2.21% | 9.94% | 1.19% | 0.10% | -3.85% | -2.67% | 8.70% | 4.73% | 19.70% |
| 2022 | -8.86% | -4.06% | 4.08% | -5.95% | -0.11% | -7.76% | 10.92% | -2.42% | -6.79% | 6.68% | 7.39% | -5.01% | -13.40% |
| 2021 | -4.25% | 5.20% | 4.88% | 6.53% | 0.50% | 0.31% | 2.79% | 1.78% | -5.30% | 6.49% | -1.03% | 6.02% | 25.61% |
| 2020 | -2.33% | -8.19% | -14.59% | 11.55% | 5.82% | 0.98% | 7.37% | 1.74% | 0.22% | -0.29% | 9.96% | 3.28% | 13.19% |
| 2019 | 8.14% | 5.54% | 1.16% | 5.05% | -5.03% | 7.22% | 1.50% | -1.83% | 1.49% | 0.51% | 2.07% | 3.46% | 32.56% |
| 2018 | 4.08% | -3.86% | -0.81% | -0.03% | 2.85% | 1.21% | 4.91% | 2.00% | 0.56% | -5.77% | 4.02% | -8.15% | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 0.33% | 2.81% | -0.32% | 1.66% | 0.71% | -0.61% | -0.29% | -1.25% | 4.93% | 1.83% | 2.31% | 0.01% | 12.64% |
| 2016 | -1.58% | 0.42% | 7.32% | -0.67% | 2.17% | 1.04% | 3.30% | 0.78% | 0.03% | -2.47% | 7.11% | 2.78% | 21.62% |
| 2015 | -3.02% | 5.41% | -0.11% | -0.81% | 0.15% | -0.75% | -1.29% | -1.47% | -2.45% | 6.78% | 0.62% | -3.24% | -0.70% |
| 2014 | -3.88% | 3.91% | 1.65% | -1.59% | 2.63% | 2.90% | -4.73% | 4.12% | -2.89% | 3.04% | 2.68% | 0.28% | 7.84% |
| 2013 | 6.18% | 2.25% | 4.50% | 0.26% | 1.23% | -0.67% | 4.90% | -3.21% | 4.65% | 4.62% | 0.55% | 1.53% | 29.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of FAMEX is 80, placing it in the top 20% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
FAMEX (FAM Dividend Focus Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FAM Dividend Focus Fund (FAMEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
FAM Dividend Focus Fund granted a 0.60% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.35 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.61 | $0.71 | $0.92 | $1.14 | $0.40 | $0.21 | $2.37 | $1.25 | $1.18 | $1.27 |
Dividend yield | 0.60% | 0.67% | 1.36% | 1.36% | 2.18% | 2.97% | 1.35% | 0.70% | 8.80% | 5.19% | 4.64% | 5.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FAM Dividend Focus 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.61 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.71 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.92 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $1.14 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.40 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.21 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.17 | $2.37 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.25 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.18 |
| 2013 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $1.27 |
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 FAM Dividend Focus 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 FAM Dividend Focus Fund was 54.68%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 764 trading sessions.
The current FAM Dividend Focus Fund drawdown is 1.63%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.68% | Jul 13, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 764 | Mar 19, 2012 | 1180 |
| -35.96% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 139 |
| -24.1% | Dec 30, 2021 | 117 | Jun 16, 2022 | 373 | Dec 11, 2023 | 490 |
| -19.93% | Apr 15, 2002 | 229 | Mar 12, 2003 | 112 | Aug 21, 2003 | 341 |
| -18.8% | May 6, 1998 | 483 | Mar 14, 2000 | 160 | Oct 31, 2000 | 643 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FAM Dividend Focus Fund volatility is 3.04%, 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.