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The Nicholas Fund (NICSX) is an actively managed fund designed to grow investor capital over the long term. The fund does this by owning large- and mid-cap stocks domiciled in the United States, holding them for longer periods of time. NICSX’s managers use various criteria, including earnings, debt and pricing metrics as well as several governance standards, to pick its underlying portfolio.
NICSX does have low costs, however, as an actively managed, high conviction-styled fund, it is suitable only for a side bet on the U.S. markets. It is managed by Nicholas Company.
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| Period | NICSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 26.3% | -68.6% | 59.4% | 60.05% |
| 1 Yr | 15.0% | -84.0% | 58.7% | 47.58% |
| 3 Yr | 4.0%* | -48.8% | 23.8% | 77.23% |
| 5 Yr | 0.1%* | -34.7% | 16.0% | 76.03% |
| 10 Yr | 6.0%* | -14.0% | 17.7% | 77.69% |
* Annualized
| Period | NICSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -8.7% | -65.5% | 13.4% | 29.93% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -46.3% | 37.5% | 95.58% |
| 2016 | -2.6% | -43.3% | 15.3% | 64.11% |
| 2015 | -8.3% | -38.0% | 11.4% | 78.76% |
| 2014 | 5.8% | -52.4% | 105.4% | 27.23% |
| Period | NICSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 26.3% | -68.6% | 59.4% | 60.05% |
| 1 Yr | 21.1% | -84.0% | 58.7% | 26.61% |
| 3 Yr | 13.0%* | -48.8% | 30.7% | 56.72% |
| 5 Yr | 7.6%* | -34.7% | 16.6% | 66.03% |
| 10 Yr | 13.4%* | -14.0% | 17.7% | 28.45% |
* Annualized
| Period | NICSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -1.5% | -65.5% | 16.5% | 18.96% |
| 2017 | 17.5% | -28.2% | 51.5% | 83.36% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | -43.3% | 17.1% | 61.79% |
| 2015 | -3.0% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 75.57% |
| 2014 | 15.4% | -52.4% | 120.7% | 4.05% |
| NICSX | Category Low | Category High | NICSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.93 B | 1.25 M | 199 B | 33.00% |
| Number of Holdings | 65 | 7 | 2081 | 50.08% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 798 M | 429 K | 53.6 B | 38.12% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 28.34% | 11.9% | 100.0% | 87.89% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NICSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.93% | 80.50% | 105.55% | 85.02% |
| Cash | 4.08% | -5.55% | 16.25% | 13.51% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.51% | 59.94% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.92% | 3.79% | 61.49% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 54.97% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.92% | 57.69% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NICSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 22.76% | 7.37% | 58.59% | 80.20% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 19.32% | 0.00% | 49.54% | 18.25% |
| Healthcare | 16.88% | 0.00% | 46.23% | 18.56% |
| Financial Services | 16.27% | 0.00% | 32.66% | 19.57% |
| Industrials | 9.79% | 0.00% | 24.88% | 40.37% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.92% | 0.00% | 18.34% | 60.87% |
| Real Estate | 2.15% | 0.00% | 10.94% | 44.95% |
| Energy | 1.73% | -0.02% | 7.24% | 26.09% |
| Communication Services | 1.04% | 0.00% | 28.18% | 70.34% |
| Basic Materials | 0.89% | 0.00% | 11.24% | 65.92% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | -0.01% | 9.70% | 70.34% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NICSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 93.15% | 80.50% | 100.50% | 51.09% |
| Non US | 2.78% | 0.00% | 17.37% | 63.59% |
| NICSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% | 0.00% | 165.48% | 81.14% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.00% | 1.40% | 52.06% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.02% | N/A |
| NICSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.50% | 25.00% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| NICSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 5.00% | N/A |
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.
| NICSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 12.76% | 0.00% | 536.00% | 6.60% |
| NICSX | Category Low | Category High | NICSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.22% | 70.19% |
| NICSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| NICSX | Category Low | Category High | NICSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.60% | -7.55% | 1.83% | 17.12% |
| NICSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2017 | $0.176 |
| Jun 07, 2012 | $0.014 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.128 |
| Jun 08, 2011 | $0.056 |
| Dec 28, 2010 | $0.030 |
| Dec 28, 2009 | $0.026 |
| Jun 08, 2009 | $0.068 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.100 |
| Jun 05, 2008 | $0.071 |
| Dec 26, 2007 | $0.145 |
| Jun 07, 2007 | $0.084 |
| Dec 26, 2006 | $0.734 |
| Jun 07, 2006 | $0.083 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.171 |
| Jun 08, 2005 | $0.080 |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.045 |
| Jun 09, 2004 | $0.023 |
| Dec 29, 2003 | $0.060 |
| Jun 10, 2003 | $0.031 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.159 |
| Dec 26, 2001 | $0.116 |
| Jun 19, 2001 | $0.120 |
| Dec 22, 2000 | $0.100 |
| Jun 19, 2000 | $0.090 |
| Dec 22, 1999 | $0.259 |
| May 20, 1999 | $0.052 |
| Dec 31, 1998 | $0.454 |
| May 20, 1998 | $0.134 |
| Dec 31, 1997 | $0.221 |
| May 21, 1997 | $0.119 |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.260 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 30, 2011
8.59
8.6%
Dave Nicholas joined Nicholas Company as an investment analyst in 1986. He serves in a leadership position for the company as CEO and President, while primarily focusing his efforts day-to-day on investments as a Portfolio Manager and the Chief Investment Officer. Dave earned a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed his M.S. in Finance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he is a member of the University’s Business School Advisory Board. He has earned the right to use the CFA designation and is a member of the CFA Society Milwaukee.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 29, 2016
3.25
3.3%
Michael joined Nicholas Company in 2006. He serves as lead portfolio manager of Nicholas Equity Income Fund, co-portfolio manager of Nicholas Fund and is a senior research analyst. Michael has a depth of knowledge following years of covering the healthcare, technology and industrial sectors. Michael has had the opportunity to work alongside Dave and Ab Nicholas analyzing companies for each of the investment strategies. This experience has provided a sound basis for his adoption of the long held Nicholas investment philosophy and process. Prior to joining Nicholas Company, Michael worked for the Department of Defense Financing & Accounting Service as a financial analyst. He spent three years with Robert W. Baird as a research analyst and at McDonald Investments for one year focusing on healthcare companies. Before starting his investment career, he worked with Ernst & Young as an auditor and tax consultant. Michael has earned his CPA and CFA designations. He graduated magna cum laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and obtained his MBA from The Ohio State University. He is a member of the CFA Society Milwaukee. Michael joined Nicholas Company in 2006. He serves as lead portfolio manager of Nicholas Equity Income Fund, co-portfolio manager of Nicholas Fund and is a senior research analyst. Michael has a depth of knowledge following years of covering the healthcare, technology and industrial sectors. Michael has had the opportunity to work alongside Dave and Ab Nicholas analyzing companies for each of the investment strategies. This experience has provided a sound basis for his adoption of the long held Nicholas investment philosophy and process. Prior to joining Nicholas Company, Michael worked for the Department of Defense Financing & Accounting Service as a financial analyst. He spent three years with Robert W. Baird as a research analyst and at McDonald Investments for one year focusing on healthcare companies. Before starting his investment career, he worked with Ernst & Young as an auditor and tax consultant. Michael has earned his CPA and CFA designations. He graduated magna cum laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and obtained his MBA from The Ohio State University. He is a member of the CFA Society Milwaukee.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 51.95 | 8.0 | 0.42 |
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