Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund (FKASX)
The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of small companies that are traded on national security exchanges, the NASDAQ stock market and on the over-the-counter market. It will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (which include the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in small companies and will notify shareholders at least 60 days in advance of any change in its investment policies that would permit the fund to normally invest less than 80% of its net assets in investments in small companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3141726360 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 314172636 |
| Issuer | Federated |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2002 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
FKASX has a high expense ratio of 1.36%, 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 Kaufmann Small Cap 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 Kaufmann Small Cap Fund had a return of 15.34% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.24% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund had an annualized return of 6.33%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 15.34% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | 3.60% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 9.79% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 27.24% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.35% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.33% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FKASX, 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 | -1.54% | 6.98% | 2.19% | -5.82% | 1.91% | 0.38% | 4.22% | -0.06% | 2.01% | -1.54% | 15.34% | ||
| 2023 | 9.35% | -3.23% | -1.81% | 1.12% | -0.69% | 6.39% | 4.59% | -4.50% | -6.84% | -6.74% | 9.63% | 8.22% | 14.30% |
| 2022 | -14.87% | -2.30% | 1.00% | -12.35% | -4.31% | -5.20% | 9.70% | -2.63% | -8.87% | 7.92% | 2.07% | -4.22% | -31.40% |
| 2021 | 4.75% | 2.44% | -5.05% | 4.12% | -2.90% | 6.27% | -1.54% | 5.35% | -5.15% | 5.02% | -7.78% | -9.52% | -5.63% |
| 2020 | 2.54% | -4.63% | -16.12% | 16.36% | 9.52% | 3.95% | 3.99% | 4.02% | -1.26% | -0.95% | 16.47% | 6.99% | 43.22% |
| 2019 | 9.85% | 9.81% | 1.27% | 2.71% | -3.89% | 6.67% | 1.29% | -2.80% | -5.02% | 2.25% | 5.71% | 2.45% | 33.20% |
| 2018 | 7.21% | -0.35% | 0.76% | 0.66% | 6.37% | 1.11% | 0.93% | 9.46% | -1.16% | -12.07% | 3.56% | -12.61% | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 3.61% | 3.14% | 3.27% | 2.36% | 1.88% | 2.51% | 3.03% | 0.66% | 3.97% | 2.74% | 2.27% | -3.45% | 29.04% |
| 2016 | -15.49% | -1.74% | 7.00% | 2.13% | 4.18% | 1.20% | 6.82% | 1.73% | 3.20% | -6.04% | 5.39% | -1.19% | 4.97% |
| 2015 | -1.75% | 8.05% | 3.15% | -0.67% | 4.84% | 1.82% | 2.07% | -7.40% | -8.40% | 2.92% | 4.65% | -10.58% | -3.18% |
| 2014 | 1.06% | 5.48% | -3.33% | -6.92% | 0.07% | 6.91% | -4.49% | 6.55% | -4.62% | 2.46% | 1.42% | -15.94% | -12.98% |
| 2013 | 6.81% | -1.62% | 5.11% | -0.69% | 5.24% | -3.37% | 7.39% | -0.71% | 6.83% | -0.57% | 5.66% | -10.71% | 19.20% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FKASX is 30, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund (FKASX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
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 Kaufmann Small Cap 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 Kaufmann Small Cap Fund was 61.47%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund drawdown is 26.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.47% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 539 | Apr 27, 2011 | 877 |
| -49.28% | Feb 16, 2021 | 338 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -45.76% | Dec 26, 2013 | 534 | Feb 9, 2016 | 451 | Nov 21, 2017 | 985 |
| -34.99% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 67 | Jun 23, 2020 | 87 |
| -32.85% | May 11, 2011 | 101 | Oct 3, 2011 | 458 | Aug 1, 2013 | 559 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund volatility is 4.61%, 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.