- ISIN
- US3141724126
- CUSIP
- 314172412
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- Dec 5, 2007
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
KLCIX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund (KLCIX) is up 15.6% since the beginning of the year. KLCIX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KLCIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,624.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund (KLCIX) has returned 15.58% so far this year and 32.67% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KLCIX has achieved an annualized return of 20.37%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund
- 1D
- 1.67%
- 1M
- 5.46%
- YTD
- 15.58%
- 6M
- 15.92%
- 1Y
- 32.67%
- 3Y*
- 44.35%
- 5Y*
- 21.28%
- 10Y*
- 20.37%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
KLCIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 6, 2007, KLCIX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 2024 with a return of +49.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, KLCIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2024 with a return of +104.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 10, 2024 at -26.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.06% | -2.66% | -6.14% | 13.93% | 9.16% | 1.67% | 15.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.32% | -5.31% | -6.78% | 3.87% | 8.20% | 6.15% | 1.95% | 2.30% | 2.20% | 5.53% | -1.82% | -1.21% | 18.71% |
| 2024 | 2.71% | 5.13% | 1.86% | -4.56% | 3.40% | 6.48% | -2.91% | 3.67% | 2.16% | -0.34% | 7.38% | 49.86% | 90.57% |
| 2023 | 6.16% | -3.60% | 3.98% | 1.72% | 1.79% | 5.92% | 3.67% | 0.17% | -4.29% | -1.98% | 11.38% | 5.04% | 33.02% |
| 2022 | -11.31% | -4.41% | 2.37% | -11.59% | -3.29% | -5.92% | 9.58% | -4.67% | -9.52% | 8.37% | 4.36% | -6.30% | -30.06% |
| 2021 | -2.61% | 1.04% | -0.86% | 6.61% | -0.65% | 5.21% | 3.77% | 3.13% | -5.91% | 6.10% | -3.60% | 1.76% | 13.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of 8.34%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 06, 2007.
- This fund captured 113.63% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.90% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.35 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.34%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.35
- Upside Capture
- 113.63%
- Downside Capture
- 87.90%
Expense Ratio
KLCIX has an expense ratio of 0.84%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KLCIX ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund (KLCIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| KLCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.11 | 2.78 | -0.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.27 | 12.44 | -5.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund provided a 25.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.00 | $5.00 | $13.37 | $5.90 | $5.29 | $5.12 | $1.24 | $1.25 | $2.47 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 25.61% | 29.60% | 72.67% | 29.59% | 26.95% | 14.50% | 3.48% | 4.34% | 11.36% | 1.41% | 0.00% | 0.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $13.37 | $13.37 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.29 | $5.29 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.12 | $5.12 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large 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 Large Cap Fund was 51.80%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 414 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund drawdown is 1.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.80%Mar 2009 | 9mo 20d | 1y 7mo | 2y 5moMay 2008 - Oct 2010 |
2025 selloff2025 | -41.04%Apr 2025 | 4mo | — | 1y 6moDec 2024 - now |
Bear market2022 | -36.73%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - Jun 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.03%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 17d | 4mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -23.66%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 3d | 9mo 7dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KLCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.80% | -56.78% | +4.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.36% | -9.10% | -6.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -41.04% | -18.90% | -22.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.04% | -25.43% | -15.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.04% | -33.92% | -7.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.88% | -1.80% | -0.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.27% | -10.71% | +1.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.45% | 2.03% | +2.42% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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