Federated Kaufmann R
- KAUFX
- Price as of: May 14, 2021
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$6.67
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Federated
- Share Class
KAUFX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return -4.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 17.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 20.0%
- Net Assets $8.27 B
- Holdings in Top 10 24.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 2.20%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 38.00%
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 -4.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 17.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 20.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.40%
- 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 | -4.9% | -83.2% | 67.3% | 88.72% |
| 1 Yr | 29.9% | 23.0% | 168.6% | 99.49% |
| 3 Yr | 17.6%* | 3.2% | 55.1% | 86.24% |
| 5 Yr | 20.0%* | 10.4% | 46.8% | 46.98% |
| 10 Yr | 13.6%* | 7.6% | 23.4% | 56.75% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20.0% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 64.95% |
| 2019 | 18.3% | -50.2% | 44.9% | 79.37% |
| 2018 | -9.5% | -70.5% | 9.2% | 26.75% |
| 2017 | 13.8% | -21.1% | 84.9% | 64.64% |
| 2016 | -6.6% | -61.7% | 27.9% | 90.51% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -4.9% | -83.5% | 67.3% | 88.39% |
| 1 Yr | 29.9% | 15.9% | 168.6% | 99.32% |
| 3 Yr | 17.6%* | 1.2% | 55.1% | 84.32% |
| 5 Yr | 20.0%* | 10.4% | 46.8% | 45.52% |
| 10 Yr | 13.6%* | 7.6% | 23.4% | 55.16% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20.0% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 64.95% |
| 2019 | 18.3% | -50.2% | 44.9% | 79.37% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | -51.7% | 12.2% | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 27.7% | -7.0% | 84.9% | 20.24% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | -61.7% | 27.9% | 58.23% |
NAV & Total Return History
KAUFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 8.27 B | 1.18 M | 39.8 B | 13.66% |
| Number of Holdings | 206 | 19 | 2607 | 9.67% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.96 B | 234 K | 12.5 B | 14.10% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 24.60% | 3.0% | 99.4% | 43.93% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Federated Hermes Inst Prime Val Obl IS 6.32%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
- argenx SE 3.64%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 92.75% | 15.26% | 100.17% | 93.28% |
| Cash | 7.19% | -3.32% | 32.09% | 5.08% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.05% | 0.00% | 2.38% | 7.05% |
| Other | 0.01% | -0.22% | 51.42% | 17.54% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.49% | 80.98% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.61% | 81.48% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 35.86% | 0.00% | 40.53% | 1.15% |
| Technology | 23.25% | 0.00% | 62.16% | 79.84% |
| Industrials | 10.20% | 0.00% | 35.84% | 76.89% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.43% | 0.00% | 67.37% | 89.34% |
| Financial Services | 7.15% | 0.00% | 69.35% | 33.28% |
| Basic Materials | 6.46% | 0.00% | 22.11% | 4.92% |
| Real Estate | 3.17% | 0.00% | 20.88% | 30.00% |
| Utilities | 1.43% | 0.00% | 6.08% | 10.00% |
| Consumer Defense | 1.40% | 0.00% | 15.09% | 78.03% |
| Communication Services | 1.39% | 0.00% | 29.73% | 87.54% |
| Energy | 0.27% | 0.00% | 11.47% | 30.49% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 74.93% | 10.39% | 100.01% | 95.74% |
| Non US | 17.82% | 0.00% | 55.17% | 1.64% |
KAUFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| KAUFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.20% | 0.03% | 31.23% | 6.97% |
| Management Fee | 1.30% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 99.35% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 77.90% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 61.99% |
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 | 38.00% | 0.00% | 457.00% | 38.43% |
KAUFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.68% | 81.85% |
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 | -1.40% | -69.00% | 1.59% | 94.25% |
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
35.21
35.2%
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
17.59
17.6%
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
17.59
17.6%
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
8.84
8.8%
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
7.33
7.3%
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
7.33
7.3%
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
6.33
6.3%
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
6.33
6.3%
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
5.33
5.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 35.21 | 8.31 | 0.38 |