Forester Value N
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
12.2%
1 yr return
13.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
-18.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
-11.4%
Net Assets
$5.31 M
Holdings in Top 10
45.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.27%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 7.80%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
$2,000
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Long-Short Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
FVALX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 12.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -18.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -11.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.03%
- Dividend Yield 1.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameForester Value Fund
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Fund Family NameForester
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Inception DateSep 10, 1999
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassN
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerThomas Forester
Fund Description
The fund invests in the stocks of large U.S. companies that are undervalued and have great appreciation potential. It invests at least 65% of its net assets (at market value at the time of purchase) in the common stocks of large companies that have market capitalizations greater than $5.0 billion. The fund may emphasize sectors more or less than the S&P 500. It may also invest in stock index options. The fund may also take defensive positions when the manager believes that the overall stock market is highly valued or that market conditions warrant it.
FVALX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FVALX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.2% | -50.6% | 46.5% | 5.70% |
| 1 Yr | 13.0% | -50.4% | 30.9% | 7.25% |
| 3 Yr | -18.0%* | -18.0% | 30.5% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -11.4%* | -19.4% | 19.0% | 97.53% |
| 10 Yr | -6.3%* | -6.3% | 11.5% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FVALX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -1.1% | -40.0% | 54.1% | 76.22% |
| 2020 | -27.6% | -27.6% | 38.2% | 100.00% |
| 2019 | -1.5% | -11.7% | 17.6% | 96.43% |
| 2018 | -0.2% | -17.2% | 8.9% | 12.42% |
| 2017 | -0.6% | -19.9% | 17.2% | 95.33% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FVALX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.2% | -50.6% | 46.5% | 5.70% |
| 1 Yr | 13.0% | -50.4% | 30.9% | 7.25% |
| 3 Yr | -18.0%* | -18.0% | 30.5% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -11.0%* | -12.1% | 20.4% | 98.77% |
| 10 Yr | -5.8%* | -5.8% | 11.5% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FVALX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -1.1% | -40.0% | 54.1% | 76.22% |
| 2020 | -27.6% | -27.6% | 38.2% | 100.00% |
| 2019 | -1.5% | -11.7% | 17.6% | 96.43% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -17.2% | 11.5% | 12.42% |
| 2017 | -0.4% | -2.7% | 17.2% | 97.33% |
NAV & Total Return History
FVALX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FVALX | Category Low | Category High | FVALX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 5.31 M | 818 K | 5.18 B | 96.50% |
| Number of Holdings | 35 | 3 | 2670 | 73.44% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.27 M | -175 M | 1.1 B | 83.85% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 45.27% | 1.5% | 100.0% | 41.10% |
Top 10 Holdings
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 21.16%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 13.44%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 11.66%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 10.31%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 9.96%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 9.95%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 9.67%
- DTE Energy Co 5.43%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 5.41%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 5.07%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FVALX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 74.65% | -2.90% | 119.13% | 35.23% |
| Cash | 25.35% | -67.46% | 106.99% | 60.21% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.60% | 57.59% |
| Other | 0.00% | -35.22% | 39.56% | 65.45% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | -0.02% | 4.68% | 58.12% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -48.31% | 152.17% | 65.28% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FVALX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 20.70% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 15.20% |
| Consumer Defense | 17.03% | 0.00% | 33.38% | 7.60% |
| Utilities | 12.88% | 0.00% | 21.71% | 4.09% |
| Energy | 11.88% | 0.00% | 32.57% | 8.19% |
| Financial Services | 11.14% | 0.00% | 83.83% | 65.50% |
| Technology | 8.45% | 0.00% | 43.24% | 85.96% |
| Industrials | 6.65% | 0.00% | 31.93% | 86.55% |
| Basic Materials | 5.57% | 0.00% | 28.58% | 20.47% |
| Communication Services | 2.96% | 0.00% | 32.32% | 80.12% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 2.68% | 0.00% | 88.83% | 92.98% |
| Real Estate | 0.05% | 0.00% | 10.93% | 79.53% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FVALX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 68.61% | -24.26% | 116.70% | 34.03% |
| Non US | 6.04% | -43.01% | 97.78% | 39.79% |
FVALX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FVALX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.27% | 0.40% | 11.46% | 83.58% |
| Management Fee | 0.89% | 0.00% | 2.50% | 22.39% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 48.21% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 1.54% | 72.10% |
Sales Fees
| FVALX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FVALX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 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.
| FVALX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 7.80% | 0.00% | 479.00% | 14.86% |
FVALX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FVALX | Category Low | Category High | FVALX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% | 0.00% | 18.28% | 8.46% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FVALX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FVALX | Category Low | Category High | FVALX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.03% | -3.33% | 2.88% | 4.57% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FVALX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.688 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.128 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2011 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2009 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.264 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2005 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2003 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2002 | $0.099 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2001 | $0.327 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2000 | $0.408 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2000 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 1999 | $0.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
FVALX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Thomas Forester
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 10, 1999
22.74
22.7%
Mr. Forester is also the Chief Investment Officer for Forester Capital Management, an investment management firm he founded in 1999, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. In that role, Mr. Forester is responsible for investment strategy, asset allocation, portfolio construction, security selection and trading. Prior to founding Forester Capital Management, Mr. Forester was an officer and portfolio manager with Scudder Investments’ Dreman Value Advisors, managing a $1.4 billion portfolio. Earlier in his career, Mr. Forester managed assets at Peregrine Capital Management and Thomas White International. Having been involved with the securities business since 1992, Mr. Forester has extensive money management experience. Mr. Forester, CFA, holds a B.A. degree in Economics (with honors) from the University of Colorado and an MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Mr. Forester also studied at the London Business School.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 23.55 | 5.98 | 7.93 |