Polen Growth Institutional
- POLIX
- Price as of: Dec 01, 2020
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$45.07
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Polen Capital
- Share Class
POLIX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 30.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 21.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 17.0%
- Net Assets $8.54 B
- Holdings in Top 10 59.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.98%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 23.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee 2.00%
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $100,000
- IRA $100,000
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Growth
POLIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 30.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 17.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.40%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NamePolen Growth Fund
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Fund Family NamePolen Capital
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Inception DateSep 15, 2010
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerDaniel Davidowitz
POLIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | POLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 30.6% | -67.9% | 126.0% | 43.13% |
| 1 Yr | 26.9% | -9.0% | 135.4% | 43.57% |
| 3 Yr | 21.2%* | -3.8% | 41.0% | 12.04% |
| 5 Yr | 17.0%* | -10.6% | 33.4% | 23.19% |
| 10 Yr | 16.2%* | 5.1% | 22.1% | 19.58% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | POLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37.1% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 5.0% | -64.5% | 10.6% | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 24.4% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 21.81% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -56.6% | 15.3% | 42.99% |
| 2015 | 9.9% | -82.5% | 11.4% | 0.49% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | POLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 30.6% | -67.8% | 126.0% | 43.13% |
| 1 Yr | 26.9% | -12.7% | 133.0% | 40.21% |
| 3 Yr | 21.2%* | -5.7% | 41.0% | 11.61% |
| 5 Yr | 17.0%* | -11.6% | 33.4% | 21.94% |
| 10 Yr | 16.2%* | 5.1% | 22.1% | 18.87% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | POLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37.1% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 5.0% | -64.5% | 16.5% | 2.82% |
| 2017 | 24.4% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 59.48% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -56.6% | 17.1% | 64.75% |
| 2015 | 9.9% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 5.71% |
NAV & Total Return History
POLIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| POLIX | Category Low | Category High | POLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 8.54 B | 10.3 K | 218 B | 20.88% |
| Number of Holdings | 25 | 1 | 2364 | 95.43% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 5.16 B | 425 K | 89.8 B | 17.83% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 59.92% | 10.5% | 100.0% | 3.83% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Facebook Inc A 8.47%
- Microsoft Corp 8.16%
- Adobe Inc 7.46%
- Alphabet Inc Class C 6.28%
- Abbott Laboratories 5.75%
- PayPal Holdings Inc 4.99%
- Mastercard Inc A 4.97%
- Zoetis Inc Class A 4.88%
- Visa Inc Class A 4.87%
- Salesforce.com Inc 4.78%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | POLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 96.23% | 48.25% | 116.73% | 82.44% |
| Cash | 3.77% | -12.08% | 51.74% | 15.29% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.39% | 77.46% |
| Other | 0.00% | -17.43% | 18.94% | 78.12% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.97% | 75.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.42% | 9.62% | 74.93% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | POLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 36.20% | 0.00% | 53.57% | 29.42% |
| Healthcare | 21.39% | 0.00% | 69.42% | 10.00% |
| Communication Services | 17.37% | 0.00% | 67.67% | 18.04% |
| Financial Services | 16.13% | 0.00% | 41.61% | 9.86% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 5.52% | 0.00% | 48.24% | 97.61% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.38% | 0.00% | 19.68% | 53.48% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.79% | 83.55% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.28% | 95.43% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 29.16% | 98.55% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.81% | 84.20% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.33% | 92.61% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | POLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.23% | 46.80% | 116.11% | 33.84% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.31% | 97.10% |
POLIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| POLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% | 0.01% | 23.28% | 53.05% |
| Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 91.38% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| POLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.50% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| POLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 2.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 43.28% |
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.
| POLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 23.00% | 0.00% | 464.00% | 25.37% |
POLIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| POLIX | Category Low | Category High | POLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.68% | 76.19% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| POLIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| POLIX | Category Low | Category High | POLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.40% | -8.87% | 2.43% | 77.18% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| POLIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2016 | $0.002 |
| Dec 10, 2014 | $0.018 |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.037 |
POLIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Daniel Davidowitz
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 15, 2010
10.13
10.1%
Dan Davidowitz, CFA, Co-Head of Team, Portfolio Manager and Analyst, is lead portfolio manager for the Focus Growth strategy and a member of the investment team at Polen Capital. He joined Polen Capital in 2005 after spending five years as Vice President and Research Analyst at Osprey Partners Investment Management. Before joining Osprey Partners, he spent 1 year as a Research Analyst at Value Line, Inc. and 5 years in the health care sector (various analytical positions) at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Brandon Ladoff
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2019
1.83
1.8%
Mr. Ladoff joined Polen Capital in 2013. Mr. Ladoff is co-portfolio manager of the Focus Growth strategy. Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr. Ladoff spent over four years as a corporate lawyer at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Prior to that, he spent a year as a Tax Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Ladoff received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Florida, where he graduated summa cum laude. He also completed a Certificate in Business Policy at the Wharton School of Business and earned a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he graduated cum laude.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 52.87 | 7.72 | 0.83 |