Federated Kaufmann R
- KAUFX
- Price as of: Nov 20, 2020
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$7.27
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Federated
- Share Class
KAUFX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 21.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 17.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 15.9%
- Net Assets $7.48 B
- Holdings in Top 10 33.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 2.21%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 42.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee 0.20%
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $0
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Mid-Cap Growth
KAUFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 21.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 17.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 15.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.81%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameFederated Hermes Kaufmann Fd
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Fund Family NameFederated
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Inception DateFeb 21, 1986
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassRetirement
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerHans Utsch
Fund Description
The fund invests a majority of its assets in the common stocks of small- and medium-sized companies that are traded on national security exchanges, the NASDAQ stock market and on the over-the-counter market. Up to 30% of the fund's net assets may be invested in foreign securities. It may invest in fixed-income securities, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and use derivative contracts and/or hybrid instruments to implement elements of its investment strategy.
KAUFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.5% | -71.3% | 2289.2% | 65.73% |
| 1 Yr | 21.6% | -14.4% | 114.6% | 50.49% |
| 3 Yr | 17.5%* | -3.5% | 47.4% | 27.86% |
| 5 Yr | 15.9%* | -1.0% | 37.5% | 24.37% |
| 10 Yr | 13.5%* | 4.3% | 20.6% | 45.28% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18.3% | -50.2% | 44.9% | 80.81% |
| 2018 | -9.5% | -70.5% | 9.2% | 26.95% |
| 2017 | 13.8% | -21.1% | 84.9% | 64.20% |
| 2016 | -6.6% | -61.7% | 39.8% | 90.53% |
| 2015 | -8.8% | -54.0% | 12.2% | 62.63% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.5% | -71.6% | 2289.2% | 65.57% |
| 1 Yr | 21.4% | -18.9% | 114.6% | 47.79% |
| 3 Yr | 17.4%* | -4.7% | 47.4% | 26.32% |
| 5 Yr | 15.9%* | -1.0% | 37.5% | 23.84% |
| 10 Yr | 13.5%* | 4.3% | 20.6% | 44.29% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18.3% | -50.2% | 44.9% | 80.81% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | -51.7% | 12.2% | 2.66% |
| 2017 | 27.7% | -7.0% | 84.9% | 19.70% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | -61.7% | 39.8% | 58.23% |
| 2015 | 5.8% | -54.0% | 12.2% | 6.26% |
NAV & Total Return History
KAUFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 7.48 B | 919 K | 34 B | 12.26% |
| Number of Holdings | 183 | 13 | 2566 | 9.87% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.59 B | 181 K | 7.69 B | 10.03% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 33.47% | 3.3% | 94.2% | 24.51% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Federated Hermes Inst Prime Val Obl IS 14.16%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
- argenx SE 3.53%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 85.65% | 23.73% | 139.77% | 97.41% |
| Cash | 14.34% | -55.75% | 39.68% | 3.07% |
| Other | 0.01% | -41.95% | 75.09% | 17.96% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.64% | 70.55% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.20% | 68.28% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.44% | 69.09% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 36.16% | 0.00% | 39.13% | 1.29% |
| Technology | 22.12% | 0.00% | 59.48% | 84.30% |
| Basic Materials | 16.64% | 0.00% | 17.56% | 0.97% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.93% | 0.00% | 65.22% | 92.23% |
| Industrials | 7.13% | 0.00% | 43.94% | 89.16% |
| Financial Services | 4.69% | 0.00% | 40.21% | 55.50% |
| Real Estate | 3.47% | 0.00% | 14.36% | 40.61% |
| Utilities | 1.33% | 0.00% | 5.37% | 16.02% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.45% | 0.00% | 15.89% | 83.01% |
| Communication Services | 0.08% | 0.00% | 22.10% | 89.32% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 60.50% | 81.23% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 55.27% | 23.51% | 139.77% | 98.54% |
| Non US | 30.38% | 0.00% | 31.43% | 1.13% |
KAUFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| KAUFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.21% | 0.05% | 27.43% | 8.15% |
| Management Fee | 1.30% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 99.84% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 75.50% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 52.07% |
Sales Fees
| KAUFX 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
| KAUFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 0.20% | 0.20% | 2.00% | 100.00% |
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.
| KAUFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 42.00% | 1.00% | 457.00% | 44.96% |
KAUFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.16% | 69.35% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.81% | -2.48% | 1.52% | 80.26% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
KAUFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Hans Utsch
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 21, 1986
34.72
34.7%
Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Kaufmann Growth Equity Team. Responsible for portfolio management and research in global growth equity area. Previous associations: Chairman & Co-Portfolio Manager, Edgemont Asset Management Corp, adviser to The Kaufmann Fund; President, Hans Utsch & Company; Analyst, Goodbody & Co. B.A., Amherst College; M.B.A., Columbia University. Joined Federated 2001; joined Kaufmann Fund 1986; Investment Experience: 56 Years.
Jonathan Art
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2003
17.1
17.1%
Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst. Responsible for research and analytical support in the global growth equity area. Previous associations: Portfolio Manager, Edgemont Asset Management Corp, adviser to The Kaufmann Fund; Portfolio Manager/Analyst, S-Squared Technology; Vice President Corporate Development, Gartner Group. B.E.S., The Johns Hopkins University; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Joined Federated 2001; joined Kaufmann Fund 1995; Investment Experience: 37 Years.
Mark Bauknight
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2003
17.1
17.1%
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst. Responsible for research and analytical support in the global growth equity area. Previous associations: Investment Analyst, Edgemont Asset Management Corp, adviser to The Kaufmann Fund; Analyst, UBS Securities, LLC; Analyst, Morgan Stanley & Co. Two B.A. degrees, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.B.A., Oxford University. Joined Federated 2001; joined Kaufmann Fund 1997; Investment Experience: 25 Years.
Thomas Brakel
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 01, 2012
8.34
8.3%
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst. Responsible for research and analytical support in the global growth equity area. Previous associations: Vice President/Senior Biotech Analyst New Vernon Associates; Biotech Analyst, BioPharma Fund; Biotech/Pharmaceutical Analyst, Mehta Partners. M.D., Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands; M.B.A., Stanford University. Joined Federated 2003; Investment Experience: 21 Years.
Barbara Miller
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2013
6.84
6.8%
Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst. Responsible for portfolio management and fundamental analysis in the global growth equity area. Previous associations: Vice President/Equity Analyst, Goldman Sachs; Principal, BT Alex Brown; Vice President, Edelman Public Relations Worldwide; Associate, Adams & Rinehart/Ogilvy & Mather; Broadcast Journalist. B.A., Brown University; M.B.A., Harvard Business School. Joined Federated 2002; Investment Experience: 26 Years.
John Ettinger
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2013
6.84
6.8%
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst. Responsible for research and analytical support in the global growth equity area. Previous associations: Investment Analyst, Edgemont Asset Management Corp, adviser to The Kaufmann Fund; Investment Analyst, Energy Technology Investments; Equity Analyst, Value Line. B.A., Duke University. Joined Federated 2001; joined Kaufmann Fund 1996; Investment Experience: 24 Years.
Stephen DeNichilo
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2014
5.84
5.8%
CFA, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst. Responsible for research and analytical support in the global growth equity area. Previous associations: Senior Research Analyst, ACK Asset Management, LLC; Equity Research Analyst, Thomson, Horstmann & Bryant, Inc.; Equity Research Associate, First Albany Capital; Market Analyst, Lord, Abbett & Company; B.S., Villanova University; M.B.A., Fordham University. Frequent guest on CNBC’s Power Lunch. Joined Federated 2012; Investment Experience: 20 Years.
Vivian Wohl
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2014
5.84
5.8%
Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst. Responsible for research and analytical support in the global growth equity area. Previous associations: First Vice President and Senior Analyst, Merrill Lynch; Senior Health Care Analyst and Managing Director, Robertson Stephens & Co.; Partner, Crown Advisors. B.A., Cornell University; M.B.A., Columbia University. Joined Federated 2002; Investment Experience: 34 years.
Steven Abrahamson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2015
4.84
4.8%
Member of the Fund's Investment Team since December 2007; Senior Investment Analyst; joined Federated in 2001; formerly Investment Analyst with Edgemont Asset Management Corp., Adviser to The Kaufmann Fund, Inc. (predecessor to the Kaufmann Fund) since 2001; B.S., Bucknell University; M.B.A., Duke University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.06 | 34.72 | 8.21 | 0.67 |