Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund (FGSAX)
The investment seeks appreciation of capital. The fund invests primarily in domestic, mid cap common stocks that offer superior growth prospects. Its manager considers mid cap companies to be those of a size similar to companies listed in the Russell Midcap Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) are invested in mid cap investments.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3141721072 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 314172107 |
| Issuer | Federated |
| Inception Date | Aug 23, 1984 |
| Category | Mid Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
FGSAX has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, 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 Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap 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
Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund had a return of 37.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 51.25% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund had an annualized return of 2.47%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 37.53% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | 10.69% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 22.05% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 51.25% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.20% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.47% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FGSAX, 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 | 2.08% | 8.28% | 2.46% | -5.35% | 1.92% | 1.50% | -0.30% | 4.18% | 3.88% | 2.74% | 37.53% | ||
| 2023 | 10.96% | -0.68% | -0.51% | -0.92% | -1.32% | 7.82% | 4.01% | -3.88% | -3.60% | -4.90% | 12.39% | 6.71% | 27.05% |
| 2022 | -12.65% | -1.38% | 3.95% | -11.92% | -1.81% | -8.30% | 12.26% | -5.23% | -7.63% | 7.64% | 6.71% | -7.99% | -26.25% |
| 2021 | -1.30% | 1.62% | -0.16% | 5.95% | -0.51% | 5.91% | 4.67% | 4.82% | -5.54% | 7.68% | -2.89% | -20.37% | -3.52% |
| 2020 | 1.24% | -7.72% | -15.71% | 16.69% | 9.63% | 3.88% | 8.29% | 2.18% | -1.98% | -0.16% | 12.49% | -1.09% | 26.08% |
| 2019 | 11.56% | 5.82% | 0.78% | 4.01% | -6.02% | 7.92% | 1.80% | -1.42% | -2.60% | 0.10% | 3.62% | -7.12% | 18.18% |
| 2018 | 6.92% | -1.85% | 0.75% | -1.58% | 3.68% | -0.23% | 2.12% | 7.93% | -0.21% | -11.49% | 1.67% | -20.20% | -15.00% |
| 2017 | 3.18% | 3.14% | 1.40% | 1.72% | -0.73% | 0.18% | 1.85% | -0.45% | 3.37% | 4.11% | 4.53% | -12.33% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | -8.92% | 3.64% | 6.93% | -1.88% | -1.19% | -2.43% | 6.47% | 2.82% | -0.09% | -3.67% | 7.61% | 0.74% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | -2.69% | 5.45% | 0.65% | -1.45% | 2.14% | -2.03% | 1.47% | -5.71% | -3.79% | 4.12% | -0.52% | -21.55% | -23.82% |
| 2014 | -3.16% | 5.73% | 0.09% | -0.48% | 1.84% | 2.09% | -1.47% | 5.01% | -3.13% | 2.38% | 3.88% | -12.98% | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 5.83% | 0.92% | 4.18% | 1.10% | 3.97% | -1.71% | 7.46% | -2.87% | 5.34% | 3.56% | 3.96% | -9.62% | 22.97% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of FGSAX is 86, placing it in the top 14% 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund (FGSAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.00% | 0.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap 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 Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund was 68.55%, occurring on Mar 11, 2003. Recovery took 4598 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 3.91%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -68.55% | Mar 13, 2000 | 748 | Mar 11, 2003 | 4598 | Jun 22, 2021 | 5346 |
| -49.38% | Nov 10, 2021 | 151 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -45.55% | Oct 13, 1997 | 259 | Oct 8, 1998 | 154 | May 12, 1999 | 413 |
| -37.96% | Aug 26, 1987 | 73 | Dec 4, 1987 | 375 | May 12, 1989 | 448 |
| -26.14% | Oct 10, 1989 | 263 | Oct 11, 1990 | 231 | Aug 30, 1991 | 494 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund volatility is 5.26%, 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.