Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund (SVAIX)
The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in high dividend-paying common stocks with dividend growth potential. The Adviser's security selection process involves prioritizing stocks based on appropriate fundamental criteria. Those companies that rank as highly attractive in the prioritization process are closely scrutinized for inclusion in the portfolio using bottom-up fundamental proprietary research. The fund may use derivative contracts, such as forward contracts, to manage or hedge the fund's currency exposure.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3141725602 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 314172560 |
| Issuer | Federated |
| Inception Date | Mar 30, 2005 |
| Category | Large Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
SVAIX features an expense ratio of 0.81%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend 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 Strategic Value Dividend Fund had a return of 18.66% year-to-date (YTD) and 29.47% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund had an annualized return of 3.97%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 18.66% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 0.46% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 11.86% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 29.47% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.64% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.97% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SVAIX, 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 | -0.71% | -0.24% | 4.70% | -2.35% | 1.34% | 1.20% | 7.72% | 4.25% | 1.76% | -0.50% | 18.66% | ||
| 2023 | 3.16% | -3.96% | -1.50% | 1.28% | -7.59% | 3.72% | 2.11% | -3.15% | -3.52% | -2.21% | 7.01% | 3.80% | -1.81% |
| 2022 | 4.38% | -0.17% | 2.94% | -2.00% | 5.70% | -5.60% | 1.55% | -3.15% | -8.41% | 9.64% | 6.85% | -7.09% | 2.85% |
| 2021 | -0.56% | 2.07% | 7.27% | 3.31% | 1.58% | -0.25% | 0.55% | 1.52% | -2.94% | 3.74% | -3.39% | 7.37% | 21.52% |
| 2020 | -1.89% | -8.06% | -15.47% | 7.24% | 3.03% | -1.72% | 2.52% | 1.41% | -2.63% | -2.51% | 10.62% | 1.94% | -7.85% |
| 2019 | 4.99% | 2.89% | 3.00% | -0.17% | -4.60% | 4.30% | -0.34% | -0.27% | 3.82% | 1.40% | 1.20% | -2.54% | 14.04% |
| 2018 | 0.44% | -7.35% | 0.43% | 0.56% | -0.21% | 2.08% | 2.91% | -1.47% | 0.72% | -1.40% | 3.27% | -11.28% | -11.68% |
| 2017 | 0.64% | 3.62% | 0.99% | 0.16% | 4.18% | -1.18% | 0.46% | 0.51% | 1.74% | -0.62% | 2.77% | -5.28% | 7.93% |
| 2016 | 2.77% | -0.73% | 5.83% | 0.30% | 1.17% | 5.24% | -0.06% | -2.43% | -0.45% | -2.78% | -2.10% | 1.42% | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 0.78% | 1.48% | -1.89% | 2.53% | -0.04% | -3.01% | 4.12% | -4.99% | -0.45% | 7.57% | -1.96% | -4.64% | -1.23% |
| 2014 | -2.24% | 4.74% | 1.49% | 4.67% | 1.64% | 2.06% | -3.54% | 2.89% | -1.96% | 2.31% | 1.16% | -6.05% | 6.76% |
| 2013 | 4.59% | -0.10% | 4.73% | 5.08% | -2.89% | -0.53% | 3.55% | -2.86% | 2.26% | 4.67% | 0.52% | 0.93% | 21.32% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SVAIX is 67, 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 Strategic Value Dividend Fund (SVAIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund provided a 3.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.32 | $0.20 |
Dividend yield | 3.80% | 4.31% | 4.16% | 3.72% | 4.31% | 3.97% | 4.35% | 3.74% | 3.11% | 3.60% | 5.47% | 3.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend 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 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.22 |
| 2020 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.22 |
| 2019 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
| 2018 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
| 2017 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
| 2016 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
| 2015 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.20 |
| 2014 | $0.01 | $0.13 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.20 |
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 Strategic Value Dividend 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 Strategic Value Dividend Fund was 50.87%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 859 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund drawdown is 1.28%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.87% | Jun 5, 2007 | 442 | Mar 9, 2009 | 859 | Aug 3, 2012 | 1301 |
| -38.79% | Dec 5, 2017 | 577 | Mar 23, 2020 | 282 | May 5, 2021 | 859 |
| -19.98% | May 31, 2022 | 356 | Oct 27, 2023 | 186 | Jul 26, 2024 | 542 |
| -11.01% | Nov 24, 2014 | 290 | Jan 20, 2016 | 51 | Apr 4, 2016 | 341 |
| -10.07% | Jul 25, 2016 | 94 | Dec 5, 2016 | 111 | May 16, 2017 | 205 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund volatility is 3.01%, 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.