Federated Kaufmann R
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-32.8%
1 yr return
-26.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
1.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
7.7%
Net Assets
$5.3 B
Holdings in Top 10
23.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.96%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 34.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Mid-Cap Growth
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
KAUFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -32.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.45%
- 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 | -32.8% | -86.3% | 1526.0% | 53.69% |
| 1 Yr | -26.5% | -60.3% | 32.3% | 83.84% |
| 3 Yr | 1.7%* | -0.6% | 37.3% | 96.92% |
| 5 Yr | 7.7%* | 3.3% | 26.0% | 91.21% |
| 10 Yr | 11.5%* | 6.9% | 18.3% | 61.05% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -6.9% | -80.9% | 21888.9% | 66.43% |
| 2020 | 20.0% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 67.83% |
| 2019 | 18.3% | -100.0% | 44.0% | 79.14% |
| 2018 | -9.5% | -100.0% | 9.2% | 26.47% |
| 2017 | 13.8% | -33.3% | 84.9% | 63.20% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -32.8% | -86.3% | 1526.0% | 52.38% |
| 1 Yr | -26.5% | -61.9% | 73.8% | 80.13% |
| 3 Yr | 1.7%* | -4.2% | 37.3% | 96.05% |
| 5 Yr | 7.7%* | 3.3% | 26.0% | 89.78% |
| 10 Yr | 11.5%* | 6.9% | 18.3% | 59.43% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KAUFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -6.9% | -80.9% | 21888.9% | 66.43% |
| 2020 | 20.0% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 67.83% |
| 2019 | 18.3% | -100.0% | 44.0% | 79.14% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | -100.0% | 19.9% | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 27.7% | -33.3% | 84.9% | 20.17% |
NAV & Total Return History
KAUFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 5.3 B | 710 K | 85.5 B | 18.82% |
| Number of Holdings | 196 | 20 | 3702 | 11.65% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.51 B | 2.5 K | 10.9 B | 18.45% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 23.23% | 4.3% | 92.1% | 70.39% |
Top 10 Holdings
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
- argenx SE 4.09%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 94.65% | 23.99% | 100.52% | 91.42% |
| Cash | 3.22% | -0.52% | 26.94% | 27.02% |
| Other | 1.97% | -2.66% | 23.05% | 4.85% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.16% | 0.00% | 2.30% | 8.25% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 89.97% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 44.75% | 90.94% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 37.06% | 0.00% | 43.77% | 1.29% |
| Technology | 20.14% | 0.04% | 62.17% | 83.82% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.15% | 0.00% | 57.41% | 85.76% |
| Financial Services | 8.16% | 0.00% | 43.01% | 41.10% |
| Basic Materials | 7.59% | 0.00% | 17.25% | 5.34% |
| Industrials | 6.98% | 0.00% | 38.23% | 90.13% |
| Real Estate | 5.34% | 0.00% | 19.28% | 18.61% |
| Utilities | 2.18% | 0.00% | 12.94% | 12.78% |
| Energy | 1.94% | 0.00% | 62.10% | 47.09% |
| Consumer Defense | 1.10% | 0.00% | 16.40% | 72.33% |
| Communication Services | 0.38% | 0.00% | 18.33% | 83.82% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 83.14% | 23.38% | 100.52% | 92.88% |
| Non US | 11.51% | 0.00% | 35.22% | 8.58% |
KAUFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| KAUFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.96% | 0.02% | 2.69% | 5.07% |
| Management Fee | 1.30% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 99.84% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 77.51% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 68.57% |
Sales Fees
| KAUFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 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 | N/A | 1.00% | 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 | 34.00% | 0.00% | 417.06% | 39.39% |
KAUFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | KAUFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.92% | 91.25% |
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 | -1.45% | -2.24% | 2.75% | 91.75% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| KAUFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2019 | $0.705 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
KAUFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Hans Utsch
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 21, 1986
36.3
36.3%
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.
Mark Bauknight
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2003
18.68
18.7%
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
9.92
9.9%
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager. Responsible for portfolio management and fundamental analysis 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 Hermes 2003
Barbara Miller
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2013
8.42
8.4%
Barbara Miller, Vice President, Portfolio Manager. 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 Hermes 2002
John Ettinger
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2013
8.42
8.4%
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
7.42
7.4%
Stephen DeNichilo, CFA, Vice President, Portfolio Manager. Responsible for portfolio management and fundamental analysis 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 Hermes 2012
Steven Abrahamson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2015
6.42
6.4%
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. Steven Abrahamson, Senior Investment Analyst & Portfolio Manager, has been the Fund’s portfolio manager since April 2014 and a member of the Fund’s investment management team since April 2002.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 36.3 | 8.95 | 1.47 |