Brown Capital Mgmt Small Co Instl
- BCSSX
- Price as of: Jan 14, 2021
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$139.70
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Brown Capital Management
- Share Class
BCSSX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 3.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 23.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 21.3%
- Net Assets $7.4 B
- Holdings in Top 10 46.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.05%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 17.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $500,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Small Growth
BCSSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 23.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.85%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameBrown Capital Management Small Company Fund
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Fund Family NameBrown Capital Management
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Inception DateDec 15, 2011
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Shares Outstanding36634624
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerKeith Lee
Fund Description
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of those companies with total operating revenues of $250 million or less at the time of the initial investment. It typically invests in common stocks. The advisor seeks to build a portfolio of exceptional small companies with the wherewithal to become exceptional large companies. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 65 securities which the advisor believes have the potential for growth.
BCSSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BCSSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -0.5% | 29.1% | 96.51% |
| 1 Yr | 45.5% | 0.5% | 150.8% | 31.06% |
| 3 Yr | 23.3%* | -3.4% | 51.1% | 30.88% |
| 5 Yr | 21.3%* | 1.8% | 33.2% | 24.66% |
| 10 Yr | 17.8%* | -3.4% | 22.1% | 4.12% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BCSSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35.1% | -63.0% | 340.3% | 27.94% |
| 2019 | 19.3% | -22.8% | 42.9% | 61.07% |
| 2018 | -6.4% | -76.3% | 13.6% | 9.93% |
| 2017 | 21.9% | -52.6% | 37.0% | 20.15% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | -49.0% | 25.6% | 75.41% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BCSSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -0.5% | 29.1% | 96.51% |
| 1 Yr | 45.5% | -4.5% | 150.8% | 29.37% |
| 3 Yr | 23.3%* | -4.5% | 51.1% | 29.46% |
| 5 Yr | 21.3%* | 1.3% | 33.2% | 23.34% |
| 10 Yr | 17.8%* | -3.7% | 22.1% | 4.13% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BCSSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35.1% | -63.0% | 340.3% | 27.94% |
| 2019 | 19.3% | -22.8% | 42.9% | 61.07% |
| 2018 | -0.4% | -54.2% | 14.5% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 29.2% | -8.4% | 42.0% | 9.02% |
| 2016 | 8.6% | -16.4% | 31.4% | 55.28% |
NAV & Total Return History
BCSSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BCSSX | Category Low | Category High | BCSSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 7.4 B | 1.67 M | 34.5 B | 6.95% |
| Number of Holdings | 43 | 1 | 2028 | 92.26% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.44 B | 556 K | 3.63 B | 0.79% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 46.44% | 6.7% | 100.0% | 6.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Paycom Software Inc 5.76%
- Cognex Corp 5.55%
- Alteryx Inc Class A 5.29%
- Tyler Technologies Inc 5.07%
- iRhythm Technologies Inc 4.63%
- Manhattan Associates Inc 4.50%
- Veeva Systems Inc Class A 4.47%
- Q2 Holdings Inc 4.37%
- Proto Labs Inc 4.32%
- Quidel Corp 4.00%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BCSSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.47% | 52.72% | 100.90% | 39.34% |
| Cash | 1.53% | -3.62% | 23.24% | 58.61% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.79% | 46.13% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.28% | 24.04% | 52.45% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 42.50% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.04% | 1.94% | 42.34% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BCSSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 55.84% | 0.00% | 76.43% | 1.11% |
| Healthcare | 36.61% | 0.00% | 49.47% | 6.32% |
| Industrials | 5.46% | 0.00% | 34.21% | 96.37% |
| Basic Materials | 1.34% | 0.00% | 24.17% | 56.08% |
| Energy | 0.74% | 0.00% | 39.36% | 22.59% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.53% | 60.51% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.81% | 90.68% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 98.10% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.93% | 91.94% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.47% | 98.42% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 30.88% | 98.74% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BCSSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.47% | 0.00% | 100.90% | 10.58% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.25% | 96.05% |
BCSSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BCSSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% | 0.01% | 10.10% | 66.83% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.05% | 1.50% | 88.45% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BCSSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BCSSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BCSSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 17.00% | 4.00% | 442.00% | 4.46% |
BCSSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BCSSX | Category Low | Category High | BCSSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.89% | 44.23% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BCSSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BCSSX | Category Low | Category High | BCSSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.85% | -3.17% | 1.48% | 70.29% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BCSSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
BCSSX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Keith Lee
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 23, 1992
28.46
28.5%
President and Chief Investment Officer Keith A. Lee joined Brown Capital Management in 1991 to launch the Small Company Strategy. Keith is a member of the firm's board of directors and is also chairman of the Management Committee, the governing body of the firm. He holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business Administration and a BA in psychology from the University of Virginia.
Kempton Ingersol
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2000
20.01
20.0%
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Kempton M. Ingersol joined Brown Capital Management in 1999. Prior to this, Kempton was an analyst in investment banking at Lehman Brothers, a VP at Dain Rauscher Inc., and a VP at Grigsby Brandford & Co. Kempton holds an MBA in finance from the University of Michigan and a BA in political science from Amherst College.
Damien Davis
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 29, 2013
7.43
7.4%
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager Damien L. Davis was originally hired at Brown Capital Management in 2003 as a research associate. While on an educational leave from the firm beginning in 2008, he attended Columbia Business School, where he earned his MBA in finance. He resumed employment at the firm in 2010. Damien holds a BA in psychology from Princeton University and is a CFA charterholder.
Andrew Fones
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 29, 2014
6.43
6.4%
Director and Portfolio Manager Andrew J. Fones joined Brown Capital Management in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew was an analyst at T. Rowe Price and an analyst at UBS. Andrew earned an MBA in finance and accounting from Tulane University and a BEng in civil engineering from the University of Nottingham in the U.K.
Daman Blakeney
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 28, 2017
3.43
3.4%
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Daman C. Blakeney joined Brown Capital Management in 2008. Prior to joining the firm, he served as senior equity research analyst at Voyageur Asset Management. Preceding that, he was an equity research analyst at Victory Capital Management. Daman received an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a BA in economics from the University of North Carolina. He is a member of the CFA Institute.
Chaitanya Yaramada
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 20, 2019
1.79
1.8%
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 29.02 | 8.26 | 3.84 |