Alger Spectra A
- SPECX
- Price as of: Jan 13, 2021
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$29.68
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Company
- Alger
- Share Class
SPECX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 0.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 23.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 19.7%
- Net Assets $7.99 B
- Holdings in Top 10 48.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.40%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.25%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 71.81%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $500
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Growth
SPECX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 0.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.66%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameAlger Spectra Fund
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Fund Family NameAlger
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Inception DateJul 28, 1969
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerPatrick Kelly
Fund Description
The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies of any size that the manager believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
SPECX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SPECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.8% | -3.0% | 19.4% | 50.78% |
| 1 Yr | 43.6% | -9.0% | 145.0% | 23.15% |
| 3 Yr | 23.4%* | -6.6% | 51.8% | 27.93% |
| 5 Yr | 19.7%* | -6.8% | 39.6% | 30.63% |
| 10 Yr | 16.8%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 23.78% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SPECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31.4% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 28.34% |
| 2019 | 23.2% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 56.75% |
| 2018 | -11.4% | -64.5% | 19.1% | 47.97% |
| 2017 | 23.5% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 27.58% |
| 2016 | -2.2% | -56.6% | 15.3% | 62.94% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SPECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.8% | -3.0% | 19.4% | 50.78% |
| 1 Yr | 36.0% | -9.0% | 145.0% | 39.88% |
| 3 Yr | 21.2%* | -8.4% | 51.8% | 42.46% |
| 5 Yr | 18.4%* | -7.9% | 39.6% | 45.98% |
| 10 Yr | 16.1%* | 6.9% | 23.9% | 31.23% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SPECX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31.4% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 28.34% |
| 2019 | 23.2% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 56.91% |
| 2018 | -11.4% | -64.5% | 29.5% | 66.72% |
| 2017 | 23.5% | -24.8% | 64.3% | 64.95% |
| 2016 | -2.2% | -56.6% | 17.1% | 79.96% |
NAV & Total Return History
SPECX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SPECX | Category Low | Category High | SPECX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 7.99 B | 10.3 K | 256 B | 22.16% |
| Number of Holdings | 133 | 1 | 2373 | 18.11% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.49 B | 378 K | 89.8 B | 21.97% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 48.81% | 10.8% | 100.0% | 27.98% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 8.17%
- Amazon.com Inc 7.35%
- Apple Inc 6.86%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR 4.54%
- Alphabet Inc Class C 4.35%
- Facebook Inc A 4.30%
- Visa Inc Class A 4.09%
- Salesforce.com Inc 3.17%
- T-Mobile US Inc 3.08%
- Adobe Inc 2.91%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SPECX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.20% | 51.75% | 112.08% | 1.41% |
| Cash | 0.53% | -12.08% | 48.25% | 64.74% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.01% | 0.00% | 1.88% | 10.62% |
| Other | 0.00% | -5.20% | 20.00% | 30.81% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.90% | 17.82% |
| Bonds | -0.73% | -0.73% | 20.94% | 99.70% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SPECX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 34.86% | 0.00% | 88.51% | 40.68% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 22.24% | 0.00% | 41.42% | 7.87% |
| Communication Services | 14.36% | 0.00% | 68.14% | 38.08% |
| Healthcare | 11.72% | 0.00% | 61.09% | 74.68% |
| Financial Services | 7.18% | 0.00% | 39.75% | 76.17% |
| Industrials | 5.50% | 0.00% | 29.82% | 50.19% |
| Real Estate | 1.90% | 0.00% | 22.68% | 37.19% |
| Basic Materials | 1.89% | 0.00% | 19.40% | 31.70% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.35% | 0.00% | 19.49% | 87.16% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.81% | 46.47% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.96% | 48.70% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SPECX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 90.26% | 39.12% | 106.92% | 67.33% |
| Non US | 9.94% | 0.00% | 41.45% | 19.23% |
SPECX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SPECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.40% | 0.01% | 23.28% | 26.72% |
| Management Fee | 0.77% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 87.48% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 29.77% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.03% | 0.01% | 1.02% | 2.42% |
Sales Fees
| SPECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.25% | 2.25% | 8.50% | 68.39% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| SPECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 5.00% | 11.03% |
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.
| SPECX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 71.81% | 0.00% | 358.00% | 76.02% |
SPECX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SPECX | Category Low | Category High | SPECX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.92% | 19.03% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SPECX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SPECX | Category Low | Category High | SPECX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.66% | -56.00% | 1.99% | 85.00% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SPECX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
SPECX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Patrick Kelly
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 01, 2004
16.34
16.3%
Patrick Kelly, CFA is Executive Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Head of Alger Capital Appreciation and Spectra Strategies. He is Portfolio Manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation, Alger Capital Appreciation Focus, and Alger Spectra strategies. He joined Alger in 1999 and has 22 years of investment experience. Previously, Patrick was an investment banking analyst with SG Cowen. He began his career at Alger as a Research Associate and completed Alger’s in-house analyst training program. In early 2001, Patrick was promoted to Associate Analyst and Assistant Vice President, and in September of 2001 he was promoted to Senior Analyst, responsible for the Technology sector. Patrick was named portfolio manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation and Alger Spectra strategies in September 2004, and was named as head of the strategies in 2015. He graduated with honors from Georgetown University. Patrick is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Ankur Crawford
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 01, 2015
5.59
5.6%
Dr. Ankur Crawford is Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation, Alger Capital Appreciation Focus, Alger Spectra, and Alger 25 strategies. Dr. Crawford joined Alger in September 2004 and has 15 years of investment experience. She began her career at Alger as a Research Associate and completed Alger’s in-house analyst training program. Over the next several years, Dr. Crawford was promoted to Associate Analyst, Analyst, and then ultimately to Senior Analyst. Dr. Crawford also became a portfolio manager to the Alger Mid Cap Growth strategies in 2010. Additionally, she was Head of the Technology sector team from January 2013 – April 2016. In 2015, Ankur was named a portfolio manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation and Alger Spectra strategies. Prior to joining Alger, she earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Dr. Crawford was an awardee of the prestigious Intel Corporation Ph.D. Fellowship Program and worked as an engineer with Intel. Previously, she was a summer analyst with Merrill Lynch. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 53.03 | 7.61 | 1.0 |