Buffalo Small Cap
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-17.3%
1 yr return
-29.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
14.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
13.3%
Net Assets
$831 M
Holdings in Top 10
24.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.01%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 59.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Small Growth
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
BUFSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -17.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.83%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameBuffalo Small Cap Fund
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Fund Family NameBuffalo
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Inception DateApr 14, 1998
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Shares Outstanding42487178
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Share ClassInv
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerRobert Male
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants and rights of small capitalization ("small-cap") companies. The adviser defines small-cap companies as those companies, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations within the range of the Morningstar US Small Growth Index.
BUFSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BUFSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -17.3% | -49.9% | 637.8% | 45.21% |
| 1 Yr | -29.9% | -63.8% | 60.0% | 78.61% |
| 3 Yr | 14.5%* | -20.6% | 40.7% | 8.58% |
| 5 Yr | 13.3%* | -14.3% | 30.8% | 12.59% |
| 10 Yr | 12.4%* | -7.0% | 20.0% | 31.90% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BUFSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -8.2% | -98.2% | 781.7% | 50.73% |
| 2020 | 52.5% | -63.0% | 340.3% | 11.66% |
| 2019 | 29.1% | -9.1% | 48.3% | 18.54% |
| 2018 | -27.8% | -76.3% | 13.6% | 84.71% |
| 2017 | -2.5% | -46.3% | 37.0% | 94.28% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BUFSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -17.3% | -67.4% | 637.8% | 42.17% |
| 1 Yr | -29.9% | -64.1% | 60.0% | 76.83% |
| 3 Yr | 14.5%* | -22.2% | 40.7% | 8.10% |
| 5 Yr | 13.3%* | -15.3% | 30.8% | 11.93% |
| 10 Yr | 12.4%* | -7.6% | 20.0% | 30.09% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BUFSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -8.2% | -98.2% | 781.7% | 50.89% |
| 2020 | 52.5% | -63.0% | 340.3% | 11.66% |
| 2019 | 29.1% | -9.1% | 48.3% | 18.54% |
| 2018 | -27.8% | -76.3% | 14.5% | 87.23% |
| 2017 | 27.0% | -8.4% | 42.0% | 19.92% |
NAV & Total Return History
BUFSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BUFSX | Category Low | Category High | BUFSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 831 M | 183 K | 28 B | 38.28% |
| Number of Holdings | 78 | 6 | 1336 | 69.38% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 240 M | 59 K | 2.7 B | 39.22% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 24.53% | 4.7% | 100.0% | 39.66% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Fidelity® Inv MM Fds Government I 4.55%
- Livongo Health Inc 2.83%
- ICF International Inc 2.55%
- Calix Inc 2.50%
- Penn National Gaming Inc 2.49%
- Penn National Gaming Inc 2.49%
- Penn National Gaming Inc 2.49%
- Penn National Gaming Inc 2.49%
- Penn National Gaming Inc 2.49%
- Penn National Gaming Inc 2.49%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BUFSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.44% | 77.52% | 101.30% | 78.59% |
| Cash | 4.57% | -1.30% | 22.49% | 17.19% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.43% | 9.22% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.57% | 20.21% | 25.47% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 5.94% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.19% | 6.09% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BUFSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 26.91% | 0.00% | 75.51% | 35.47% |
| Healthcare | 25.90% | 0.00% | 58.05% | 20.47% |
| Industrials | 20.65% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 16.56% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.34% | 0.00% | 40.68% | 48.13% |
| Financial Services | 8.92% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 30.63% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.91% | 0.00% | 30.87% | 64.69% |
| Basic Materials | 1.54% | 0.00% | 11.17% | 71.09% |
| Communication Services | 0.82% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 71.41% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.26% | 36.72% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.01% | 76.88% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 75.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BUFSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 93.19% | 32.04% | 99.56% | 55.00% |
| Non US | 2.25% | 0.00% | 46.32% | 68.28% |
BUFSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BUFSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.01% | 0.03% | 6.02% | 59.50% |
| Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.05% | 4.05% | 66.20% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BUFSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BUFSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 3.36% |
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.
| BUFSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 59.00% | 0.00% | 461.00% | 52.00% |
BUFSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BUFSX | Category Low | Category High | BUFSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.53% | 8.98% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BUFSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BUFSX | Category Low | Category High | BUFSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.83% | -5.42% | 1.10% | 59.37% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BUFSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2009 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2004 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
BUFSX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Robert Male
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 14, 1998
24.15
24.2%
Mr. Male has been an investment professional since 1986 and joined KCM in 1997. Prior to joining KCM, he was a senior equity securities analyst with the USAA Investment Management Company in San Antonio, Texas. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Kansas and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. Mr. Male holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Jamie Cuellar
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 05, 2015
7.41
7.4%
Mr. Cuellar has been an investment professional since 1992 and joined KCM in 2015. Mr. Cuellar was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for the US Small Cap and US Micro Cap Growth Strategies for PineBridge Investments and predecessor firms, John McStay Investment Counsel and Brazos Capital Management from 2000 to 2012. He also served as a Portfolio Manager with Jacob Asset Management in 2012, a Senior Portfolio Manager with Northern Trust’s wealth advisory practice from 2012 to 2015, as well as an Investment Analyst for Lee Financial Corporation in Dallas, TX from 1994 to 1999. Mr. Cuellar holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of San Diego and an M.B.A from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 8.81 | 0.33 |