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Overview
Hennessy Large Cap Financial Fund
Actively managed, the Fund maintains a concentrated portfolio of large-cap Financial Services sector stocks.
Why Invest
- An opportunity to invest in a select group of larger banks and financial services companies
- Managed by Dave Ellison, the most tenured fund manager in the Financial Services sector
- Concentrated, actively managed portfolio of 25-50 stocks
Investment Approach
From a universe of banks and Financial Services companies with market capitalizations over $3 billion, the Hennessy Large Cap Financial Fund seeks stocks that offer value and/or a catalyst for positive change. The Managers seeks businesses with the following characteristics:
- High-quality management team with a long-term view and experience through market cycles
- Uncomplicated business model with a low-cost operating structure
- Conservative lending culture with high-quality deposits
- Well-capitalized, well-structured balance sheets
- Sustainable earnings and book value growth opportunities
- Attractive valuation relative to peers
Portfolio Managers
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Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager
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20Years on Fund
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29Years of Experience
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“With stronger economic growth and higher interest rates, the opportunity in Financials appears promising.”
- Dave Ellison
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Performance
Daily Pricing & Performance
as of 1/17/25-
Investor Class (HLFNX)
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NAV
$31.73
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$ Change
$0.56
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% Change
1.80%
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YTD
7.85%
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Institutional Class (HILFX)
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NAV
$32.05
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$0.56
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% Change
1.78%
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YTD
7.84%
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Average Annualized Total Return
as of 12/31/24Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (1/3/97) Investor Class (HLFNX) -6.50% 28.46% 28.46% 0.30% 6.92% 7.51% 8.07% Institutional Class (HILFX) -6.45% 28.91% 28.91% 0.63% 7.28% 7.87% 8.20% Russell 1000® Index Financials -6.50% 31.83% 31.83% 10.69% 14.45% 13.16% 8.79% Russell 1000® Index -2.79% 24.51% 24.51% 8.41% 14.28% 12.87% 9.71% as of 12/31/24Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (1/3/97) Investor Class (HLFNX) 13.70% 28.46% 28.46% 0.30% 6.92% 7.51% 8.07% Institutional Class (HILFX) 13.81% 28.91% 28.91% 0.63% 7.28% 7.87% 8.20% Russell 1000® Index Financials 6.88% 31.83% 31.83% 10.69% 14.45% 13.16% 8.79% Russell 1000® Index 2.75% 24.51% 24.51% 8.41% 14.28% 12.87% 9.71% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 12/31/2024Value of $10,000 invested between 12/31/2023 and 12/31/2024
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $12,846 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $12,891 Russell 1000® Index Financials $13,183 Russell 1000® Index $12,451 Value of $10,000 invested between 12/31/2021 and 12/31/2024
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $10,091 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $10,190 Russell 1000® Index Financials $13,562 Russell 1000® Index $12,741 Value of $10,000 invested between 12/31/2019 and 12/31/2024
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $13,973 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $14,207 Russell 1000® Index Financials $19,637 Russell 1000® Index $19,489 Value of $10,000 invested between 12/31/2014 and 12/31/2024
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $20,621 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $21,339 Russell 1000® Index Financials $34,432 Russell 1000® Index $33,560 Value of $10,000 invested between 1/3/1997 and 12/31/2024
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $87,738 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $90,791 Russell 1000® Index Financials $105,747 Russell 1000® Index $133,761 This data illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Fund for the period noted, and it assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. This chart does not imply future performance.
Calendar Year Total Returns
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Investor Class (HLFNX) -6.11% 14.96% 19.38% -11.73% 29.75% 16.55% 18.80% -24.88% 4.57% 28.46% Institutional Class (HILFX) -5.88% 15.53% 19.73% -11.40% 30.21% 16.92% 19.24% -24.62% 4.86% 28.91% Russell 1000® Index Financials 0.70% 16.54% 21.57% -8.11% 33.76% 7.23% 35.04% -10.90% 15.46% 31.83% Russell 1000® Index 0.92% 12.05% 21.69% -4.78% 31.43% 20.96% 26.46% -19.13% 26.53% 24.51% Year Investor Class (HLFNX) Institutional Class (HILFX) Russell 1000® Index Financials Russell 1000® Index 2014 7.85% 7.85% 14.66% 13.24% 2013 42.03% 42.03% 34.80% 33.11% 2012 27.77% 27.77% 27.21% 16.42% 2011 -18.38% -18.38% -12.95% 1.50% 2010 7.42% 7.42% 11.73% 16.10% 2009 33.23% 33.23% 20.14% 28.43% 2008 -29.11% -29.11% -51.13% -37.60% 2007 -11.95% -11.95% -16.23% 5.77% 2006 14.15% 14.15% 19.36% 15.46% 2005 -0.45% -0.45% 6.97% 6.27% 2004 11.73% 11.73% 12.73% 11.40% 2003 32.52% 32.52% 31.13% 29.89% 2002 -4.06% -4.06% -13.64% -21.65% 2001 -1.72% -1.72% -5.94% -12.45% 2000 47.19% 47.19% 25.42% -7.79% 1999 -16.55% -16.55% 2.88% 20.91% 1998 3.56% 3.56% 10.09% 27.02% Returns-Based Statistics
Relative to Russell 1000® Index Financialsas of 12/31/24Investor Class (HLFNX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -10.27 -7.43 -6.05 Beta 1.25 1.12 1.14 Upside Capture 105.41 97.33 101.44 Downside Capture 144.09 122.10 128.00 Institutional Class (HILFX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -9.95 -7.10 -5.71 Beta 1.25 1.13 1.14 Upside Capture 105.93 97.86 102.07 Downside Capture 143.55 121.60 127.27 Alpha measures the fund’s excess return relative to the return of the benchmark. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to that of the benchmark. The beta of the benchmark is 1.00. Capture ratios measure the fund’s overall performance in up markets (positive return periods) and down markets (negative return periods).
Sharpe Ratio
as of 12/31/24Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HLFNX) 0.00 0.29 0.35 Institutional Class (HILFX) 0.01 0.30 0.37 Russell 1000® Index Financials 0.39 0.59 0.66 Financial Category Average 0.19 0.39 0.44 Sharpe Ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return, reflecting the average return earned in excess of the risk-free rate per unit of volatility.
Standard Deviation
as of 12/31/24Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HLFNX) 28.07 27.48 22.63 Institutional Class (HILFX) 28.07 27.48 22.63 Russell 1000® Index Financials 21.24 22.99 18.75 Financial Category Average 21.67 24.29 20.08 Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio.
Fund Expenses
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Investor Class (HLFNX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.80%
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Institutional Class (HILFX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.47%
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Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Each Morningstar category average represents a universe of funds with similar objectives. The Morningstar Style Box reveals the fund's investment style as of 12/31/24. The vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). ©Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The performance shown for Institutional Class shares / HILFX prior to 6/15/15 represents the performance of Investor Class shares of the Fund and includes expenses that are not applicable to and are higher than those of Institutional Class shares.
The performance shown for periods prior to 10/26/12 is that of the predecessor FBR Fund.
The Russell 1000® Index Financials is an unmanaged index commonly used to measure the performance of U.S. large-capitalization financial sector stocks. The Russell 1000® Index is an unmanaged index commonly used to measure the performance of U.S. large-capitalization stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
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Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
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Portfolio
Portfolio Characteristics
as of 12/31/24Inception Date (HLFNX) 1/3/97 Inception Date (HILFX) 6/15/15 Total Fund Assets $31 Million Active Share vs. Russell 1000® Index Financials 65% Portfolio Turnover 32% Median Market Cap $74.6 Billion Median Price/Earnings 15.0x Median Price/Book 1.5x Price/Earnings measures a stock’s price per share compared to earnings. Price/Book measures a stock’s price per share to book value. Portfolio Turnover and Price/Earnings shown reflect the trailing 12-month period.
Sector Weighting
as of 12/31/24Fund Financials 98.6% Cash & Other 1.4% Sub-Industry Weighting % of Net Assets Diversified Banks 35.9% Transaction & Payment Processing 15.5% Investment Banking & Brokerage 15.4% Regional Banks 11.8% Consumer Finance 8.1% Financial Exchanges & Data 4.5% Multi-Sector Holdings 4.5% Diversified Financial Services 3.1% Portfolio Holdings
Top 10 Holdings
as of 12/31/24% of Net Assets Top 10 Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 3Q24 Vs. 4Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Citigroup, Inc. C 5.53% +0.15% +2.15% 16 Years Wells Fargo & Co. WFC 5.52% +0.46% +0.04% 17 Years J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. JPM 5.34% +0.05% -0.11% 17 Years Bank of America Corp. BAC 5.33% -0.21% -0.12% 27 Years PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL 5.31% -0.70% +1.17% 8 Years Mastercard, Inc. MA 5.17% -0.85% -0.30% 8 Years PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. PNC 5.05% -0.25% +5.05% 1 Year Visa, Inc. V 4.97% -0.74% -0.39% 16 Years Morgan Stanley MS 4.74% -0.12% +0.02% 4 Years Capital One Financial Corp. COF 4.67% +1.72% +2.02% 16 Years Total as % of Net Assets 51.63% Total Holdings: 25
as of 12/31/24% of Net Assets Equity Holdings Current Vs. 3Q24 Vs. 4Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Citigroup, Inc. 5.53% +0.15% +2.15% 16 Years Wells Fargo & Co. 5.52% +0.46% +0.04% 17 Years J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 5.34% +0.05% -0.11% 17 Years Bank of America Corp. 5.33% -0.21% -0.12% 27 Years PayPal Holdings, Inc. 5.31% -0.70% +1.17% 8 Years Mastercard, Inc. 5.17% -0.85% -0.30% 8 Years PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 5.05% -0.25% +5.05% 1 Year Visa, Inc. 4.97% -0.74% -0.39% 16 Years Morgan Stanley 4.74% -0.12% +0.02% 4 Years Capital One Financial Corp. 4.67% +1.72% +2.02% 16 Years Coinbase Global, Inc. 4.47% +0.64% +4.47% 1 Year Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Class B) 4.45% -0.50% +0.84% 3 Years Robinhood Markets, Inc. 4.27% +4.27% +4.27% < 1 Year M&T Bank Corp. 4.00% -1.11% -1.55% 2 Years Truist Financial Corp. 3.84% +0.47% +0.35% 1 Year The Charles Schwab Corp. 3.61% -0.34% +0.36% 2 Years First Citizens BancShares, Inc. 3.46% -0.50% +2.50% 1 Year Synchrony Financial 3.41% +1.09% +1.73% 1 Year Equitable Holdings, Inc. 3.09% +0.23% +3.09% < 1 Year Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 2.81% -1.62% +0.21% 16 Years KeyCorp 2.81% -0.67% -2.49% 3 Years Webster Financial Corp. 2.53% -0.31% -2.95% 2 Years U.S. Bancorp 1.57% -0.23% -1.79% 1 Year Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 1.43% -0.78% -3.94% 3 Years Fifth Third Bancorp 1.25% -0.90% -4.22% 3 Years Total as % of Net Assets 98.6% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 1.4% Total as % of Net Assets 1.4% Country Allocation
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United States
98.6%
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Distributions
The Hennessy Large Cap Financial Fund pays capital gains (if any) once annually, usually in December. Ordinary income distributions (if any) are paid annually, usually in December.
Date Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price 12/27/2024 $0.16606 -- -- $0.16606 $29.79 12/27/2023 $0.39647 -- -- $0.39647 $23.14 12/28/2022 $0.12834 -- -- $0.12834 $22.11 12/08/2022 -- -- $1.52629 $1.52629 $22.69 12/07/2021 -- -- $1.65118 $1.65118 $32.56 12/07/2018 -- -- $0.58896 $0.58896 $19.74 12/07/2017 -- -- $1.00493 $1.00493 $21.75 12/28/2016 $0.10420 -- -- $0.10420 $19.26 12/29/2015 $0.02138 -- -- $0.02138 $17.02 12/09/2015 -- -- $1.69087 $1.69087 $16.78 12/08/2014 -- $0.10319 $2.01658 $2.11977 $19.71 12/10/2013 -- -- $0.57670 $0.57670 $19.42 12/31/2012 $0.01278 -- -- $0.01278 $14.63 12/31/2008 $0.11509 -- -- $0.11509 $9.81 12/31/2007 $0.18441 -- -- $0.18441 $14.00 12/14/2007 -- -- $3.68369 $3.68369 $13.96 12/29/2006 $0.11145 -- -- $0.11145 $20.36 12/15/2006 -- -- $2.01751 $2.01751 $20.38 12/30/2005 $0.15866 -- -- $0.15866 $19.71 12/16/2005 -- -- $2.85624 $2.85624 $20.14 12/31/2004 $0.07948 -- -- $0.07948 $22.79 12/17/2004 -- $0.82152 $2.00040 $2.82192 $22.46 12/30/2003 $0.06798 -- $0.03448 $0.10246 $23.00 12/17/2003 -- -- $0.04650 $0.04650 $22.44 12/30/2002 $0.08613 -- -- $0.08613 $17.53 12/28/2001 $0.07567 -- -- $0.07567 $18.41 12/20/2001 -- -- $1.15335 $1.15335 $18.26 12/20/2000 $0.15844 -- -- $0.15844 $18.92 12/21/1999 $0.08350 -- $0.13280 $0.21630 $13.39 12/14/1998 $0.11980 $0.32080 $0.96940 $1.41000 $15.58 12/12/1997 $0.04300 $0.19010 -- $0.23310 $17.07 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Download historical distributions and NAVsDate Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price 12/27/2024 $0.22744 -- -- $0.22744 $30.09 12/27/2023 $0.45052 -- -- $0.45052 $23.34 12/28/2022 $0.23899 -- -- $0.23899 $22.29 12/08/2022 -- -- $1.54542 $1.54542 $22.98 12/07/2021 -- -- $1.66621 $1.66621 $32.86 12/07/2018 -- -- $0.59199 $0.59199 $19.71 12/07/2017 -- -- $1.00418 $1.00418 $21.64 12/28/2016 $0.30751 -- -- $0.30751 $19.11 12/29/2015 $0.09017 -- -- $0.09017 $16.99 12/09/2015 -- -- $1.69707 $1.69707 $16.82 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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Fund Documents
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