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Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
AMCGX (Mutual Fund)
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
23.8%
1 yr return
24.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
-0.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
11.4%
Net Assets
$240 M
Holdings in Top 10
30.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$9.8
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.98%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 5.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 170.96%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$500
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/24/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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AMCGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 23.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -0.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.08%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameAlger Mid Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameAlger Family of Funds
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Inception DateMay 24, 2093
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassB
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerDaniel Chung
Fund Description
The Manager believes companies undergoing Positive Dynamic Change offer the best opportunities. Positive Dynamic Change refers to companies realizing High Unit Volume Growth or companies undergoing Positive Lifecycle Change. High Unit Volume Growth companies are traditional growth companies experiencing, for example, rapidly growing demand or market dominance. Positive Lifecycle Change companies are, for example, companies benefitting from new regulations, a new product innovation or new management.The Fund focuses on mid-sized companies that the Manager believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks. At December 31, 2023, the market capitalization of the companies in these indexes ranged from $978 million to $73.3 billion. Because of the Fund’s long-term approach to investing, it could have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of issuers that have appreciated beyond the market capitalization thresholds noted. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges.The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, as defined by third party sources, including the information technology, industrials, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.The Fund may sell a stock when it reaches a target price, it fails to perform as expected, or other opportunities appear more attractive. As a result, the Fund may engage in active trading of portfolio securities.The Fund can invest in foreign securities.The Fund invests in cash (and cash equivalents) when the Fund is unable to find enough attractive long-term investments to meet its investment objective, to meet redemptions and/or when the Manager believes it is advisable to do so during times of short-term market volatility. During these times, cash (and cash equivalents) will not exceed 15% of the Fund’s net assets.
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AMCGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AMCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 23.8% | -1.2% | 91.9% | 25.24% |
| 1 Yr | 24.0% | -1.4% | 88.1% | 24.85% |
| 3 Yr | -0.5%* | -14.8% | 56.7% | 64.71% |
| 5 Yr | 11.4%* | -2.0% | 98.8% | 23.38% |
| 10 Yr | 9.8%* | 2.4% | 24.4% | 59.62% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AMCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.9% | -27.7% | 68.0% | 27.04% |
| 2022 | -35.2% | -85.6% | 52.8% | 74.36% |
| 2021 | -35.8% | -74.9% | 238.3% | 95.36% |
| 2020 | 43.6% | -44.1% | 2474.5% | 17.29% |
| 2019 | 16.7% | -50.2% | 44.0% | 85.38% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AMCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 23.8% | -1.2% | 91.9% | 25.24% |
| 1 Yr | 24.0% | -1.4% | 88.1% | 24.85% |
| 3 Yr | -0.5%* | -14.8% | 56.7% | 64.71% |
| 5 Yr | 11.4%* | -2.0% | 98.8% | 23.38% |
| 10 Yr | 9.8%* | 2.4% | 24.4% | 59.62% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AMCGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.9% | -26.1% | 68.0% | 34.44% |
| 2022 | -35.2% | -67.0% | 56.8% | 86.69% |
| 2021 | 7.1% | -23.5% | 342.2% | 77.42% |
| 2020 | 63.7% | 2.6% | 2549.1% | 8.13% |
| 2019 | 29.6% | 14.6% | 44.8% | 81.72% |
NAV & Total Return History
AMCGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| AMCGX | Category Low | Category High | AMCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 240 M | 2.73 M | 100 B | 77.52% |
| Number of Holdings | 64 | 24 | 3569 | 68.60% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 72.2 M | 635 K | 11.9 B | 75.78% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 30.68% | 4.5% | 97.8% | 34.50% |
Top 10 Holdings
- GFL Environmental Inc 3.57%
- Constellation Software Inc/Canada 3.43%
- Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management Fund 3.13%
- Ferguson PLC 3.10%
- Vertiv Holdings Co 3.04%
- Old Dominion Freight Line Inc 2.96%
- Marvell Technology Inc 2.94%
- HEICO Corp 2.93%
- FirstService Corp 2.86%
- Diamondback Energy Inc 2.74%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.31% | 58.72% | 103.99% | 74.61% |
| Cash | 3.13% | 0.00% | 28.07% | 20.74% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.15% | 100.00% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.11% | 14.15% | 97.29% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 100.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.73% | 56.40% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 35.71% | 0.04% | 62.17% | 22.48% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.84% | 0.00% | 57.41% | 24.42% |
| Healthcare | 14.92% | 0.00% | 37.06% | 75.78% |
| Industrials | 13.37% | 0.00% | 38.23% | 61.63% |
| Energy | 8.03% | 0.00% | 62.10% | 5.81% |
| Financial Services | 4.05% | 0.00% | 43.01% | 75.78% |
| Communication Services | 2.75% | 0.00% | 18.33% | 54.65% |
| Basic Materials | 2.20% | 0.00% | 17.25% | 48.84% |
| Real Estate | 1.07% | 0.00% | 19.28% | 71.12% |
| Utilities | 1.05% | 0.00% | 12.94% | 16.47% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.40% | 100.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AMCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 90.49% | 46.79% | 103.99% | 93.22% |
| Non US | 6.82% | 0.00% | 34.12% | 7.95% |
AMCGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| AMCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.98% | 0.02% | 17.54% | 10.27% |
| Management Fee | 0.76% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 66.80% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 92.93% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 12.50% |
Sales Fees
| AMCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 5.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 1.69% |
Trading Fees
| AMCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 55.17% |
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.
| AMCGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 170.96% | 0.00% | 250.31% | 96.13% |
AMCGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| AMCGX | Category Low | Category High | AMCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.43% | 62.40% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| AMCGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| AMCGX | Category Low | Category High | AMCGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.08% | -2.24% | 2.75% | 0.59% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| AMCGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | $6.602 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $2.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $1.197 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.094 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.616 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2006 | $0.200 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2006 | $0.530 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2000 | $0.683 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2000 | $0.494 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 1999 | $1.310 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 1999 | $0.190 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 1998 | $0.420 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 1998 | $0.558 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 1997 | $0.186 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 1997 | $0.323 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.161 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
AMCGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Daniel Chung
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 23, 2018
4.35
4.4%
Dan Chung, CFA is Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of several Alger strategies. Dan joined Alger in 1994 and has 27 years of investment experience. He was named Chief Investment Officer in September 2001, President in 2003, and CEO in 2006. Dan is also a member of The Alger Partners Plan. Throughout his tenure at Alger, he has made numerous TV appearances on Bloomberg, CNBC, and Fox Business. Dan has also been featured and quoted frequently in Barron’s, Citywire, Forbes, Investment News, Pensions & Investments, and USA Today. Prior to joining Alger, Dan was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York City in 1989 while he earned an LL.M. from New York University. He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1987, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. After graduating, he served as law clerk for the Honorable Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, United States Supreme Court. Dan graduated from Stanford University with B.A. and B.S. degrees, with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa, in 1984. Dan is also a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute. Dan currently serves as a board trustee and former chairman of The Nature Conservancy in the State of New York and is a Global Campaign Committee Member of The Nature Conservancy. He is also actively involved with the Stanford in New York Internship Program, and frequently contributes to and supports various charitable organizations including the Harlem Education Activities Fund (HEAF) and Target Margin Theater.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 36.3 | 9.42 | 11.76 |
