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Empiric Fund
EMCAX (Mutual Fund)
Empiric 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
16.2%
1 yr return
15.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.0%
Net Assets
$24.4 M
Holdings in Top 10
46.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$66.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.17%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.75%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 21.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
$2,500
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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EMCAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 16.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.17%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameEmpiric Fund
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Fund Family NameMutual Fund Series Trust
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Inception DateApr 08, 2013
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMark Coffelt
Fund Description
The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by primarily investing in the equity securities of domestic small and mid-capitalization growth companies. Small and mid-capitalization companies are defined as companies with between $30 million and $25 billion in market capitalization.
The Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies that the Fund’s investment advisor, Empiric Advisors, Inc. (the “Advisor”), believes are undervalued and that have characteristics the Advisor deems will likely cause those stocks to appreciate in the near future. Decisions to buy or sell securities in the Fund’s portfolio are based on such characteristics including the sector or industry the company is in, certain ratios of the company such as return-on-equity or margins, the size of the company, past and future growth of the company, analysts’ expectations, earnings surprises and other characteristics the Advisor believes may impact the appreciation of stocks. The Advisor practices quantitative techniques in the selection of stocks using a computer screening process to assist it in finding investment opportunities. Qualitative factors are considered in investment selection, but their influence is usually minimal.
EMCAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EMCAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.2% | -9.7% | 70.5% | 39.26% |
| 1 Yr | 15.7% | -10.7% | 65.6% | 36.48% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -15.7% | 60.0% | 8.44% |
| 5 Yr | 10.0%* | -4.4% | 45.4% | 23.29% |
| 10 Yr | 9.1%* | 1.3% | 24.7% | 70.47% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EMCAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.4% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 66.36% |
| 2022 | -16.1% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 2.44% |
| 2021 | 15.5% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 6.04% |
| 2020 | 18.8% | -63.0% | 127.9% | 83.17% |
| 2019 | 19.1% | -7.7% | 42.9% | 64.19% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EMCAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.2% | -9.7% | 70.5% | 39.26% |
| 1 Yr | 15.7% | -10.7% | 65.6% | 36.48% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -15.7% | 60.0% | 8.44% |
| 5 Yr | 10.0%* | -4.4% | 45.4% | 23.29% |
| 10 Yr | 9.1%* | 1.3% | 24.7% | 70.47% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EMCAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.4% | -19.0% | 136.8% | 77.51% |
| 2022 | -16.1% | -59.9% | 44.3% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 16.1% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 24.15% |
| 2020 | 27.7% | 1.5% | 150.8% | 76.71% |
| 2019 | 19.1% | 5.5% | 55.3% | 95.57% |
NAV & Total Return History
EMCAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| EMCAX | Category Low | Category High | EMCAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 24.4 M | 209 K | 34.3 B | 95.00% |
| Number of Holdings | 47 | 7 | 1227 | 91.11% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 11.8 M | 53.8 K | 3.02 B | 93.52% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 46.64% | 7.5% | 100.0% | 7.42% |
Top 10 Holdings
- COCA-COLA CONSOL 6.77%
- UNITED RENTALS 5.99%
- AGILYSYS INC 5.74%
- FAIR ISAAC CORP 5.68%
- US BANK MMDA - USBGFS 9 4.89%
- COMMVAULT SYSTEM 4.20%
- QUANTA SERVICES 4.01%
- LPL FINANCIAL HO 3.85%
- CASEY'S GENERAL 2.86%
- LINCOLN ELECTRIC 2.64%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EMCAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.31% | 91.02% | 103.01% | 89.07% |
| Cash | 4.89% | 0.00% | 28.78% | 12.04% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.59% | 66.48% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.26% | 5.02% | 70.93% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 62.78% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.40% | 62.22% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EMCAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 21.00% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 15.56% |
| Technology | 20.59% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 79.44% |
| Healthcare | 18.50% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 75.00% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.01% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 31.30% |
| Financial Services | 11.80% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 19.81% |
| Communication Services | 6.14% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 2.96% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.14% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 46.85% |
| Energy | 2.72% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 50.93% |
| Basic Materials | 0.79% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 81.30% |
| Real Estate | 0.26% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 72.41% |
| Utilities | 0.05% | 0.00% | 5.57% | 32.04% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EMCAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 95.31% | 17.30% | 103.01% | 77.22% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.12% | 69.07% |
EMCAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| EMCAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.17% | 0.05% | 23.20% | 6.49% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.05% | 1.62% | 90.72% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 51.53% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | 100.00% |
Sales Fees
| EMCAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 32.35% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| EMCAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| EMCAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 21.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 12.47% |
EMCAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| EMCAX | Category Low | Category High | EMCAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 67.78% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| EMCAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| EMCAX | Category Low | Category High | EMCAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.17% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 81.84% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| EMCAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.083 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 28, 2022 | $0.002 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.311 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $3.953 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $3.721 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.491 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $3.609 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.002 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
EMCAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Mark Coffelt
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 06, 1995
26.58
26.6%
Mark Coffelt has served as the President and Chief Investment Officer of Empiric Advisors, Inc since its inception in 1987. Mr. Coffelt has also served as the President of Empiric Distributors, Inc. since 2007. Mr. Coffelt has held the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 1987. He received his B.A. in economics, cum laude, from Occidental College and his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Loren Coffelt
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2011
10.42
10.4%
Loren Mark Coffelt joined Empiric Advisors, Inc in 2007 as a Financial Analyst. In December 2011, he was appointed Co-Portfolio Manager of Empiric . Loren graduated from St. Edwards University in 2008 with a BBA in Finance and Marketing.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.17 | 5.25 |
