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| Period | VICEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.4% | -10.0% | 1.8% | 44.44% |
| 1 Yr | 12.5% | -25.3% | 29.6% | 58.62% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -19.0% | 13.8% | 29.17% |
| 5 Yr | 0.6%* | -13.1% | 10.9% | 39.13% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.1% | 12.8% | 21.43% |
* Annualized
| Period | VICEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.4% | -13.8% | 39.5% | 41.38% |
| 2018 | -22.0% | -48.9% | 1.4% | 26.92% |
| 2017 | 21.8% | -3.9% | 24.8% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | -9.4% | -9.5% | 17.8% | 91.67% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | -18.8% | 1.4% | 8.70% |
| Period | VICEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.4% | -10.0% | 1.8% | 44.44% |
| 1 Yr | 12.5% | -25.3% | 24.2% | 58.62% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -19.0% | 12.4% | 50.00% |
| 5 Yr | 0.6%* | -12.3% | 11.5% | 52.17% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.2% | 16.0% | 21.43% |
* Annualized
| Period | VICEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.4% | -13.8% | 39.5% | 41.38% |
| 2018 | -22.0% | -48.9% | 1.4% | 46.15% |
| 2017 | 21.8% | -3.9% | 24.8% | 20.83% |
| 2016 | -9.4% | -9.5% | 26.8% | 91.67% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | -15.9% | 1.4% | 13.04% |
| VICEX | Category Low | Category High | VICEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 149 M | 100 | 11.2 B | 53.85% |
| Number of Holdings | 35 | 17 | 350 | 85.19% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 70.9 M | 5.95 M | 388 M | 66.67% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 47.75% | 14.6% | 200.3% | 44.44% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VICEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.55% | 7.31% | 99.91% | 18.52% |
| Cash | 0.44% | 0.00% | 26.68% | 81.48% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.01% | 0.00% | 22.85% | 51.85% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 30.25% | 81.48% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.88% | 81.48% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 65.68% | 85.19% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VICEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Defense | 39.26% | 0.00% | 39.26% | 7.41% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 29.47% | 4.58% | 29.47% | 7.41% |
| Industrials | 27.13% | 5.44% | 27.13% | 7.41% |
| Real Estate | 2.18% | 0.00% | 9.80% | 55.56% |
| Energy | 1.96% | 0.00% | 11.42% | 77.78% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.04% | 81.48% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.48% | 92.59% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.28% | 88.89% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 46.55% | 92.59% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.57% | 88.89% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.24% | 81.48% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VICEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 55.27% | -19.25% | 76.66% | 29.63% |
| Non US | 44.28% | 0.00% | 112.38% | 40.74% |
| VICEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.53% | 0.35% | 5.40% | 41.38% |
| Management Fee | 0.95% | 0.20% | 1.00% | 80.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 50.00% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.95% | N/A |
| VICEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 4.75% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| VICEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 85.71% |
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.
| VICEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 14.69% | 1.00% | 403.00% | 26.92% |
| VICEX | Category Low | Category High | VICEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.45% | 82.50% |
| VICEX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
| VICEX | Category Low | Category High | VICEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.07% | -0.24% | 2.39% | 68.97% |
| VICEX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2018 | $0.173 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.182 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | $0.330 |
| Jun 30, 2015 | $0.355 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.057 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 2019
0.25
0.3%
Norton is a vice president and portfolio manager with Mutuals Advisors, Inc. He is also a principal and portfolio manager for GNI Captial, Inc. Prior to joining GNI, Norton was an analyst at a New York-based hedge fund from June 1998 to December 1999. From June 1996 to June 1998, he served as an analyst in the investment banking division of Smith Barney. Norton holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 2019
0.25
0.3%
Mr. Helfrich serves as a portfolio manager at the USA Mutuals Advisors, Inc and also serves as a portfolio manager at Penn Davis McFarland, Inc., a Dallas-based registered investment advisor. Previously, Mr. Helfrich was a research analyst for a multi-billion-dollar family office in Dallas, investing in debt and equity. Mr. Helfrich also has been a global equity research analyst with Janus Capital Group (now Janus Henderson Group), and Independence Capital Asset Partners, LLC in Denver. Mr. Helfrich graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with an AB in Economics and is a CFA charterholder.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 28.01 | 5.23 | 0.08 |
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