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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 4/17/25-
Investor Class (HLFNX)
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NAV
$26.49
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$ Change
$0.21
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% Change
0.80%
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YTD
-9.96%
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Institutional Class (HILFX)
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NAV
$26.79
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$0.22
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% Change
0.83%
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YTD
-9.86%
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Average Annualized Total Return
as of 3/31/25Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (1/3/97) Investor Class (HLFNX) -8.20% -2.92% 14.79% 3.37% 12.76% 7.62% 7.88% Institutional Class (HILFX) -8.17% -2.86% 15.11% 3.69% 13.14% 7.99% 8.01% Russell 1000® Index Financials -4.25% 2.79% 20.10% 12.38% 22.92% 13.53% 8.82% Russell 1000® Index -5.79% -4.49% 7.82% 8.65% 18.47% 12.18% 9.44% as of 3/31/25Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (1/3/97) Investor Class (HLFNX) -2.92% -2.92% 14.79% 3.37% 12.76% 7.62% 7.88% Institutional Class (HILFX) -2.86% -2.86% 15.11% 3.69% 13.14% 7.99% 8.01% Russell 1000® Index Financials 2.79% 2.79% 20.10% 12.38% 22.92% 13.53% 8.82% Russell 1000® Index -4.49% -4.49% 7.82% 8.65% 18.47% 12.18% 9.44% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 3/31/2025Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2024 and 3/31/2025
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $11,478 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $11,511 Russell 1000® Index Financials $12,010 Russell 1000® Index $10,782 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2022 and 3/31/2025
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $11,045 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $11,148 Russell 1000® Index Financials $14,194 Russell 1000® Index $12,827 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2020 and 3/31/2025
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $18,233 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $18,535 Russell 1000® Index Financials $28,060 Russell 1000® Index $23,332 Value of $10,000 invested between 3/31/2015 and 3/31/2025
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $20,835 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $21,574 Russell 1000® Index Financials $35,586 Russell 1000® Index $31,551 Value of $10,000 invested between 1/3/1997 and 3/31/2025
Large Cap Financial Fund (HLFNX) $85,173 Large Cap Financial Fund (HILFX) $88,195 Russell 1000® Index Financials $108,693 Russell 1000® Index $127,757 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 3/31/25Investor Class (HLFNX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -9.11 -11.29 -6.37 Beta 1.26 1.19 1.14 Upside Capture 107.96 96.66 101.08 Downside Capture 141.11 136.03 128.81 Institutional Class (HILFX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -8.81 -10.97 -6.03 Beta 1.26 1.19 1.15 Upside Capture 108.44 97.19 101.73 Downside Capture 140.65 135.45 128.06 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 3/31/25Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HLFNX) 0.10 0.48 0.35 Institutional Class (HILFX) 0.11 0.50 0.37 Russell 1000® Index Financials 0.44 0.98 0.67 Financial Category Average 0.21 0.81 0.43 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 3/31/25Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HLFNX) 28.80 26.05 22.83 Institutional Class (HILFX) 28.80 26.05 22.82 Russell 1000® Index Financials 21.65 20.44 18.75 Financial Category Average 22.06 20.67 20.05 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
1.89%
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Institutional Class (HILFX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.57%
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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 3/31/25. 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 3/31/25Inception Date (HLFNX) 1/3/97 Inception Date (HILFX) 6/15/15 Total Fund Assets $28 Million Active Share vs. Russell 1000® Index Financials 65% Portfolio Turnover 42% Median Market Cap $68.4 Billion Median Price/Earnings 13.2x 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 3/31/25Fund Financials 97.2% Cash & Other 2.8% Sub-Industry Weighting % of Net Assets Diversified Banks 28.6% Transaction & Payment Processing 20.3% Investment Banking & Brokerage 13.0% Regional Banks 9.8% Consumer Finance 8.1% Multi-Sector Holdings 5.6% Diversified Financial Services 4.4% Financial Exchanges & Data 4.1% Property & Casualty Insurance 3.2% Portfolio Holdings
Top 10 Holdings
as of 3/31/25% of Net Assets Top 10 Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 4Q24 Vs. 1Q24 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Visa, Inc. V 5.82% +0.85% +0.22% 16 Years Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Class B) BRK/B 5.64% +1.19% +1.35% 3 Years Mastercard, Inc. MA 5.61% +0.44% -0.29% 8 Years Citigroup, Inc. C 5.52% -0.01% +0.36% 16 Years Wells Fargo & Co. WFC 5.32% -0.20% -0.20% 17 Years Bank of America Corp. BAC 5.16% -0.17% -0.90% 28 Years PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. PNC 4.97% -0.08% +4.42% 1 Year J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. JPM 4.76% -0.58% -1.71% 17 Years Capital One Financial Corp. COF 4.75% +0.08% +1.20% 16 Years Truist Financial Corp. TFC 4.72% +0.88% +2.73% 1 Year Total as % of Net Assets 52.27% Total Holdings: 25
as of 3/31/25% of Net Assets Equity Holdings Current Vs. 4Q24 Vs. 1Q24 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Visa, Inc. 5.82% +0.85% +0.22% 16 Years Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Class B) 5.64% +1.19% +1.35% 3 Years Mastercard, Inc. 5.61% +0.44% -0.29% 8 Years Citigroup, Inc. 5.52% -0.01% +0.36% 16 Years Wells Fargo & Co. 5.32% -0.20% -0.20% 17 Years Bank of America Corp. 5.16% -0.17% -0.90% 28 Years PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 4.97% -0.08% +4.42% 1 Year J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 4.76% -0.58% -1.71% 17 Years Capital One Financial Corp. 4.75% +0.08% +1.20% 16 Years Truist Financial Corp. 4.72% +0.88% +2.73% 1 Year PayPal Holdings, Inc. 4.61% -0.70% -0.29% 9 Years Robinhood Markets, Inc. 4.56% +0.29% +4.56% < 1 Year Equitable Holdings, Inc. 4.42% +1.33% +4.42% 1 Year Block, Inc. 4.22% +4.22% +4.22% < 1 Year Coinbase Global, Inc. 4.08% -0.39% -1.33% 1 Year Synchrony Financial 3.37% -0.04% 0.00% 1 Year Chubb Ltd. 3.20% +3.20% +3.20% < 1 Year Morgan Stanley 3.09% -1.65% -1.72% 4 Years Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 2.89% +0.08% +0.05% 16 Years M&T Bank Corp. 2.53% -1.47% -2.67% 2 Years The Charles Schwab Corp. 2.49% -1.12% -0.22% 2 Years KeyCorp 2.26% -0.55% -2.47% 3 Years Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2.17% +0.74% -2.77% 3 Years First Citizens BancShares, Inc. 0.65% -2.81% -3.80% 1 Year Webster Financial Corp. 0.36% -2.17% -4.48% 2 Years Total as % of Net Assets 97.2% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 2.8% Total as % of Net Assets 2.8% Country Allocation
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United States
94.0%
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International
3.2%
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Cash & Other
2.8%
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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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