Overview
How We Invest
Companies are considered based on their quality and income generation, and are purchased because of their discount to our calculation of intrinsic value.
01
Quality: Asset scarcity as a foundation- Sound financial metrics, including the capacity to grow dividends
- Strong capital structure and prudent management team
- Industry leadership with durable competitive advantage
02
Income: Resilient companies able to maintain and grow dividends- History of high and resilient free cash flow generation
- Capacity to maintain and grow dividends over time
- Commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders through dividends and/or stock buybacks
03
Valuation: “Margin of safety” in price alongside yield- Market price representing a discount to our estimate of intrinsic value
- Capacity to maintain and grow dividend over time
- Commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders through dividends and/or stock buybacks
04
Sell Discipline- Discount to our estimate of intrinsic value closes, shrinking "margin of safety"
- Negative fundamentals impair dividend payments
- Broken thesis
- More attractive investment opportunities
05
Risk Management- Risk management is embedded throughout the process
- We define risk as the permanent impairment of capital
- We seek to manage risk at both the stock and portfolio levels
Growth of $10K
Source: FactSet; data as of Mar 31, 2026.
Disclosures
Effective March 1, 2023, the Fund changed its name and principal investment strategy. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Fund pursued a different investment objective and principal investment strategy. Performance for the periods prior to March 1, 2023 and August 14, 2020 shown is based on the investment strategies utilized by the Fund at those times. In addition, effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously.
Rising Dividend Fund Inception dates: A Shares 20-Nov-1998, C Shares 2-Mar-1998, I Shares 8-Mar-2013, R6 Shares 1-Mar-2017.Effective March 1, 2023, the Fund changed its name and principal investment strategy. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Fund pursued a different investment objective and principal investment strategy. Performance for the periods prior to March 1, 2023 and August 14, 2020 shown is based on the investment strategies utilized by the Fund at those times. In addition, effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously.
The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses. Investment results and the principal value of an investment will vary.
Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
The average annual returns for Class A Shares “with sales charge” performance gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 3.75% for periods prior to March 1, 2000 and of 5.00% thereafter.
The average annual returns for Class C Shares reflect a CDSC (contingent deferred sales charge) of 1.00% in the year-to-date and first year only.
Performance information for Class I Shares is without the effect of sales charges and assumes all distributions have been reinvested and if a sales charge was included values would be lower. Had fees not been waived and/or expenses reimbursed, the performance would have been lower. Class A and C Shares have maximum sales charges of 5.00% and 1.00% respectively, and 12b-1 fees, which reduce performance.
Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.
Class R Shares are offered without sales charge.
Definitions
One cannot invest directly in an index. Indices do not incur management fees or other operating expenses.
Standard & Poor's 500 Index: Standard & Poor's 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy and is not available for purchase. Although the Standard & Poor's 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market.
Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the distance a quantity is likely to be from its average value. It is applied to the annual rate of return to measure volatility.
Beta is a measure of the fund's volatility (risk) relative to the overall market. The higher the fund's Beta, the more the fund price is expected to change in response to a given change in the value of the market.
First Eagle defines "margin of safety" as the difference between a company's market price and our estimate of its intrinsic value. An investment made with a margin of safety is no guarantee against loss.
“Intrinsic value” is based on our judgment of what a prudent and rational business buyer would pay in cash for all of the company in normal markets.
Performance & Prices
Growth of $10K
Source: FactSet; data as of Mar 31, 2026.
25 Year Risk vs. Return
| FEFAX | S&P 500 Index | Russell 2000 Index | Russell 3000 Index | Russell Midcap Value Index | Index Averages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized Return (%) | 8.36 | 9.15 | 8.54 | 9.25 | 9.70 | 9.16 |
| Annualized Standard Deviation (%) | 14.64 | 14.89 | 19.88 | 15.33 | 17.09 | 16.80 |
| R-Square (%) | 78.42 | 100.00 | 79.76 | 99.49 | 88.47 | 91.93 |
| Beta | 0.87 | 1.00 | 1.12 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.04 |
| Alpha (annualized) | 0.51 | 0.00 | -0.87 | -0.02 | 0.73 | -0.04 |
| Information Ratio (annualized) | -0.12 | NA | -0.06 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.02 |
Source: FactSet; data as of Mar 31, 2026.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Class A (FEFAX) | S&P 500 Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.81 | 17.88 |
| 2024 | 14.31 | 25.02 |
| 2023 | 22.41 | 26.29 |
| 2022 | -19.30 | -18.11 |
| 2021 | 20.28 | 28.71 |
| 2020 | 7.46 | 18.40 |
| 2019 | 28.31 | 31.49 |
| 2018 | -23.84 | -4.38 |
| 2017 | 21.79 | 21.83 |
| 2016 | -1.97 | 11.96 |
| 2015 | -3.53 | 1.38 |
| 2014 | 10.32 | 13.69 |
| 2013 | 31.07 | 32.39 |
| 2012 | 21.18 | 16.00 |
| 2011 | -0.99 | 2.11 |
| 2010 | 21.25 | 15.06 |
| 2009 | 26.15 | 26.46 |
| 2008 | -30.71 | -37.00 |
| 2007 | 12.44 | 5.49 |
| 2006 | 15.79 | 15.79 |
| 2005 | 6.56 | 4.91 |
| 2004 | 15.83 | 10.88 |
| 2003 | 22.11 | 28.68 |
| 2002 | -7.38 | -22.10 |
| 2001 | 8.00 | -11.89 |
| 2000 | 0.08 | -9.10 |
| 1999 | 11.80 | 21.04 |
Source: FactSet; data as of Dec 31, 2025.
Average Annual Returns
| Ticker | Class | YTD % | 1 MO | 3 MO | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | INCEPT % | Expense Ratio | Fund Inception Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross | Net | ||||||||||||
| FEFAX | A | w/out load |   6.83% |   6.86% |   0.71% |  32.68% |  18.73% |  10.16% |   8.98% |   8.45% |   0.99% |   0.90% | Nov 20, 1998 |
| FEFAX | A | w/load |   1.47% |   1.52% |  -4.33% |  26.04% |  16.72% |   9.04% |   8.42% |   8.24% |   0.99% |   0.90% | Nov 20, 1998 |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |   5.70% |  10.49% |   4.19% |  31.05% |  21.69% |  13.14% |  15.26% |   8.83% | -- | -- | -- | ||
| FEFAX | A | w/out load |  -0.03% |  -7.72% |  -0.03% |  20.81% |  17.40% |   9.96% |   8.08% |   8.21% |   0.99% |   0.90% | Nov 20, 1998 |
| FEFAX | A | w/load |  -5.04% | -12.33% |  -5.04% |  14.76% |  15.41% |   8.84% |   7.53% |   8.01% |   0.99% |   0.90% | Nov 20, 1998 |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |  -4.33% |  -4.98% |  -4.33% |  17.80% |  18.32% |  12.06% |  14.16% |   8.47% | -- | -- | -- | ||
| FEAMX | C |   5.57% |   5.78% |  -0.46% |  30.73% |  17.84% |   9.34% |   8.17% |   7.65% |   1.69% |   1.65% | Mar 2, 1998 | |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |   5.70% |  10.49% |   4.19% |  31.05% |  21.69% |  13.14% |  15.26% |   8.83% | -- | -- | -- | ||
| FEAMX | C |  -1.19% |  -8.64% |  -1.19% |  18.96% |  16.53% |   9.14% |   7.28% |   7.42% |   1.69% |   1.65% | Mar 2, 1998 | |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |  -4.33% |  -4.98% |  -4.33% |  17.80% |  18.32% |  12.06% |  14.16% |   8.47% | -- | -- | -- | ||
| FEAIX | I |   6.92% |   6.88% |   0.76% |  33.04% |  19.02% |  10.43% |   9.28% |   8.78% |   0.72% |   0.65% | Mar 8, 2013 | |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |   5.70% |  10.49% |   4.19% |  31.05% |  21.69% |  13.14% |  15.26% |   8.83% | -- | -- | -- | ||
| FEAIX | I |   0.04% |  -7.68% |   0.04% |  21.14% |  17.69% |  10.23% |   8.38% |   8.28% |   0.72% |   0.65% | Mar 8, 2013 | |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |  -4.33% |  -4.98% |  -4.33% |  17.80% |  18.32% |  12.06% |  14.16% |   8.47% | -- | -- | -- | ||
| FEFRX | R6 |   6.89% |   6.85% |   0.73% |  33.03% |  19.02% |  10.43% | -- |   8.89% |   0.65% |   0.65% | Mar 1, 2017 | |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |   5.70% |  10.49% |   4.19% |  31.05% |  21.69% |  13.14% |  15.26% |   8.83% | -- | -- | -- | ||
| FEFRX | R6 |   0.04% |  -7.68% |   0.04% |  21.17% |  17.70% |  10.24% | -- |   8.18% |   0.65% |   0.65% | Mar 1, 2017 | |
| S&P 500 Index (since inception based on A Shares) |  -4.33% |  -4.98% |  -4.33% |  17.80% |  18.32% |  12.06% |  14.16% |   8.47% | -- | -- | -- | ||
Source: FactSet; data as of Mar 31, 2026.
Source: FactSet; data as of Apr 30, 2026.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Market volatility can dramatically impact a Fund's short-term performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than figures shown. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance data through the most recent month end is available on the Prices & Performance page.
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2027and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
Disclosures
Rising Dividend Fund Inception dates: A Shares 20-Nov-1998, C Shares 2-Mar-1998, I Shares 8-Mar-2013, R6 Shares 1-Mar-2017.Effective March 1, 2023, the Fund changed its name and principal investment strategy. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Fund pursued a different investment objective and principal investment strategy. Performance for the periods prior to March 1, 2023 and August 14, 2020 shown is based on the investment strategies utilized by the Fund at those times. In addition, effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously.
Please refer to the Fees and Expenses tab for expense ratios having commenced 8/17/2020.
Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 29, 2024 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
All investment performance through August 14, 2020 is based on the prior investment strategy and the fees and expenses applicable to the Fund at such time.
The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses. Investment results and the principal value of an investment will vary.
Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
The average annual returns for Class A Shares “with sales charge” performance gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 3.75% for periods prior to March 1, 2000 and of 5.00% thereafter.
The average annual returns for Class C Shares reflect a CDSC (contingent deferred sales charge) of 1.00% in the year-to-date and first year only.
Performance information for Class I Shares is without the effect of sales charges and assumes all distributions have been reinvested and if a sales charge was included values would be lower. Had fees not been waived and/or expenses reimbursed, the performance would have been lower. Class A and C Shares have maximum sales charges of 5.00% and 1.00% respectively, and 12b-1 fees, which reduce performance.
Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.
Class R Shares are offered without sales charge.
The annual expense ratio is based on expenses incurred by The Fund, as stated in the most recent prospectus.
Effective March 1, 2023, the Fund changed its name and principal investment strategy. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Fund pursued a different investment objective and principal investment strategy. Performance for the periods prior to March 1, 2023 and August 14, 2020 shown is based on the investment strategies utilized by the Fund at those times. In addition, effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously.
Definitions
One cannot invest directly in an index. Indices do not incur management fees or other operating expenses.
Standard & Poor's 500 Index: Standard & Poor's 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy and is not available for purchase. Although the Standard & Poor's 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market.
Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the distance a quantity is likely to be from its average value. It is applied to the annual rate of return to measure volatility.
Beta is a measure of the fund's volatility (risk) relative to the overall market. The higher the fund's Beta, the more the fund price is expected to change in response to a given change in the value of the market.
R-Squared reflects the percentage of a fund's movements that are explained by movements in its benchmark index, showing the degree of correlation between the fund and the benchmark.
Alpha is a measure of the Fund's excess return relative to the return of the benchmark index.
Information ratio evaluates the ratio of a fund's returns above those of a benchmark against the volatility of those returns.
Portfolio
Top Ten Holdings (%)
As of Apr 30, 2026
| Alphabet Inc. Class A | 8.04 | |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 6.08 | |
| TE Connectivity plc | 4.74 | |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Pfd Non-Voting | 4.60 | |
| Meta Platforms Inc Class A | 4.19 | |
| Comcast Corporation Class A | 4.08 | |
| Schindler Holding Ltd. Pref | 3.82 | |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 3.81 | |
| HCA Healthcare Inc | 3.69 | |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 3.67 | |
| Top Ten Holdings as a Percentage of Total Net Assets | 46.72 |
Allocation by Sector (%)
| Information Technology | 31.54% |
| Communication Services | 16.31% |
| Health Care | 15.28% |
| Industrials | 9.75% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.24% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.62% |
| Energy | 6.74% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.60% |
| Financials | 1.58% |
| Real Estate | 1.32% |
| Information Technology | 30.11% |
| Health Care | 15.77% |
| Communication Services | 15.17% |
| Industrials | 9.90% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.66% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.08% |
| Energy | 7.41% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.92% |
| Financials | 1.68% |
| Real Estate | 1.28% |
| Information Technology | 33.02% |
| Communication Services | 16.93% |
| Health Care | 15.78% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.62% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.53% |
| Industrials | 7.21% |
| Energy | 6.17% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.76% |
| Financials | 1.65% |
| Real Estate | 1.33% |
| Information Technology | 26.37% |
| Communication Services | 18.02% |
| Health Care | 16.06% |
| Industrials | 11.27% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.83% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.77% |
| Energy | 6.15% |
| Financials | 1.70% |
| Real Estate | 1.44% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.39% |
| Information Technology | 25.52% |
| Communication Services | 17.89% |
| Health Care | 16.67% |
| Industrials | 11.01% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.55% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.62% |
| Energy | 5.88% |
| Financials | 1.86% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.58% |
| Real Estate | 1.44% |
| Information Technology | 23.69% |
| Communication Services | 19.27% |
| Health Care | 17.48% |
| Industrials | 10.80% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.63% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.70% |
| Energy | 5.86% |
| Financials | 1.89% |
| Real Estate | 1.47% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.21% |
| Information Technology | 27.48% |
| Communication Services | 18.36% |
| Health Care | 16.21% |
| Industrials | 10.24% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.57% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.11% |
| Energy | 5.68% |
| Financials | 1.81% |
| Real Estate | 1.49% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.05% |
| Information Technology | 26.21% |
| Communication Services | 18.39% |
| Health Care | 16.28% |
| Industrials | 10.10% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.39% |
| Consumer Staples | 8.49% |
| Energy | 5.68% |
| Financials | 1.99% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.90% |
| Real Estate | 1.57% |
| Information Technology | 25.36% |
| Communication Services | 18.17% |
| Health Care | 16.22% |
| Industrials | 10.39% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.65% |
| Consumer Staples | 9.23% |
| Energy | 5.99% |
| Financials | 2.09% |
| Real Estate | 1.75% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.15% |
| Information Technology | 26.79% |
| Communication Services | 18.27% |
| Health Care | 15.10% |
| Industrials | 10.32% |
| Consumer Staples | 9.19% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.15% |
| Energy | 6.01% |
| Financials | 2.12% |
| Real Estate | 1.69% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.37% |
| Information Technology | 25.92% |
| Communication Services | 18.10% |
| Health Care | 15.95% |
| Industrials | 10.14% |
| Consumer Staples | 9.77% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.12% |
| Energy | 5.99% |
| Financials | 2.11% |
| Real Estate | 1.89% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.02% |
| Information Technology | 23.88% |
| Communication Services | 17.84% |
| Health Care | 16.43% |
| Industrials | 10.41% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.26% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.84% |
| Energy | 6.13% |
| Financials | 2.23% |
| Real Estate | 2.03% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 0.95% |
| Information Technology | 22.24% |
| Health Care | 17.74% |
| Communication Services | 16.82% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.60% |
| Industrials | 10.59% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 10.02% |
| Energy | 6.27% |
| Financials | 2.44% |
| Real Estate | 2.12% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.15% |
Allocation by Asset Class (%)
| Equity | 98.40% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.60% |
| Equity | 98.08% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.92% |
| Equity | 98.24% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.76% |
| Equity | 98.61% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.39% |
| Equity | 98.42% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.58% |
| Equity | 98.79% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.21% |
| Equity | 98.95% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.05% |
| Equity | 98.85% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.15% |
| Equity | 98.63% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.37% |
| Equity | 98.98% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.02% |
| Equity | 99.05% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 0.95% |
| Equity | 98.85% |
| Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.15% |
Allocation by Market Capitalization (%)
| Large Cap | 88.66% |
| Mid Cap | 11.34% |
| Large Cap | 88.26% |
| Mid Cap | 11.74% |
| Large Cap | 87.41% |
| Mid Cap | 12.59% |
| Large Cap | 85.19% |
| Mid Cap | 14.62% |
| Small Cap | 0.19% |
| Large Cap | 85.47% |
| Mid Cap | 14.49% |
| Small Cap | 0.03% |
| Large Cap | 85.66% |
| Mid Cap | 14.34% |
| Large Cap | 86.32% |
| Mid Cap | 13.68% |
| Large Cap | 86.08% |
| Mid Cap | 13.92% |
| Large Cap | 85.60% |
| Mid Cap | 14.40% |
| Large Cap | 85.67% |
| Mid Cap | 14.33% |
| Large Cap | 83.97% |
| Mid Cap | 16.03% |
| Large Cap | 85.19% |
| Mid Cap | 14.81% |
| Large Cap | 84.67% |
| Mid Cap | 15.33% |
Short-Term, Cash & Cash Equivalents include short-term investments; e.g., short-term commercial paper (0.2% of net assets) that settles in 90 days or less, longer-term commercial paper (0.0% of net assets) that settles in 91 days or more, with the balance in US T-bills or money market funds.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell securities. Based on total fair value of investment and cash/cash equivalents. Not a guarantee of future portfolio composition. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk.
Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Disclosures
Effective March 1, 2023, the Fund changed its name and principal investment strategy. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Fund pursued a different investment objective and principal investment strategy. Performance for the periods prior to March 1, 2023 and August 14, 2020 shown is based on the investment strategies utilized by the Fund at those times. In addition, effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously.
Rising Dividend Fund Inception dates: A Shares 20-Nov-1998, C Shares 2-Mar-1998, I Shares 8-Mar-2013, R6 Shares 1-Mar-2017.Effective March 1, 2023, the Fund changed its name and principal investment strategy. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Fund pursued a different investment objective and principal investment strategy. Performance for the periods prior to March 1, 2023 and August 14, 2020 shown is based on the investment strategies utilized by the Fund at those times. In addition, effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously.
The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses. Investment results and the principal value of an investment will vary.
Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
The average annual returns for Class A Shares “with sales charge” performance gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 3.75% for periods prior to March 1, 2000 and of 5.00% thereafter.
The average annual returns for Class C Shares reflect a CDSC (contingent deferred sales charge) of 1.00% in the year-to-date and first year only.
Performance information for Class I Shares is without the effect of sales charges and assumes all distributions have been reinvested and if a sales charge was included values would be lower. Had fees not been waived and/or expenses reimbursed, the performance would have been lower. Class A and C Shares have maximum sales charges of 5.00% and 1.00% respectively, and 12b-1 fees, which reduce performance.
Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.
Class R Shares are offered without sales charge.
Definitions
One cannot invest directly in an index. Indices do not incur management fees or other operating expenses.
Standard & Poor's 500 Index: Standard & Poor's 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy and is not available for purchase. Although the Standard & Poor's 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market.
Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the distance a quantity is likely to be from its average value. It is applied to the annual rate of return to measure volatility.
Beta is a measure of the fund's volatility (risk) relative to the overall market. The higher the fund's Beta, the more the fund price is expected to change in response to a given change in the value of the market.
First Eagle defines "margin of safety" as the difference between a company's market price and our estimate of its intrinsic value. An investment made with a margin of safety is no guarantee against loss.
“Intrinsic value” is based on our judgment of what a prudent and rational business buyer would pay in cash for all of the company in normal markets.
Management
Fund Managment
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Julien Albertini
Deputy Head of Global Value and Portfolio ManagerIndustry start:2003Year joined:2013 -
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Christian Heck
Deputy Head of Global Value and Portfolio ManagerIndustry start:2011Year joined:2013
Investment Process
Companies are considered based on their quality and income generation and are purchased because of their discount to our calculation of intrinsic value.
01
Quality: Asset scarcity as a foundation- Sound financial metrics, including the capacity to grow dividends
- Strong capital structure and prudent management team
- Industry leadership with durable competitive advantage
02
Income: Resilient companies able to maintain and grow dividends- History of high and resilient free cash flow generation
- Capacity to maintain and grow dividends over time
- Commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders through dividends and/or stock buybacks
03
Valuation: “Margin of safety” in price alongside yield- Market price representing a discount to our estimate of intrinsic value
- Capacity to maintain and grow dividend over time
- Commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders through dividends and/or stock buybacks
04
Sell Discipline- Discount to our estimate of intrinsic value closes, shrinking "margin of safety"
- Negative fundamentals impair dividend payments
- Broken thesis
- More attractive investment opportunities
05
Risk Management- Risk management is embedded throughout the process
- We define risk as the permanent impairment of capital
- We seek to manage risk at both the stock and portfolio levels
Disclosures
Effective March 1, 2023, the Fund changed its name and principal investment strategy. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Fund pursued a different investment objective and principal investment strategy. Performance for the periods prior to March 1, 2023 and August 14, 2020 shown is based on the investment strategies utilized by the Fund at those times. In addition, effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously.
Definitions
One cannot invest directly in an index. Indices do not incur management fees or other operating expenses.
Standard & Poor's 500 Index: Standard & Poor's 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy and is not available for purchase. Although the Standard & Poor's 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market.
Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the distance a quantity is likely to be from its average value. It is applied to the annual rate of return to measure volatility.
Beta is a measure of the fund's volatility (risk) relative to the overall market. The higher the fund's Beta, the more the fund price is expected to change in response to a given change in the value of the market.
First Eagle defines "margin of safety" as the difference between a company's market price and our estimate of its intrinsic value. An investment made with a margin of safety is no guarantee against loss.
“Intrinsic value” is based on our judgment of what a prudent and rational business buyer would pay in cash for all of the company in normal markets.
Fees & Minimums
Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2026
Shareholder Fee (%)
These are the fees paid directly from your investment.
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) on Purchases (as a percentage of public offering price) | 5.00 |
| Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)1 (as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price) | 1.00 |
| Sales Charge | Dealer Re-Allowance | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $25,000 | 5.00 | 4.50 |
| $25,000 but less than $50,000 | 4.50 | 4.25 |
| $50,000 but less than $100,000 | 4.00 | 3.75 |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| $500,000 but less than $1,000,000 | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| $1,000,000 and over1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Expense Ratio (%)
These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment
| Management Fees2 | 0.50 |
| Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.25 |
| Other Expenses | 0.24 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses (%) | 0.99 |
| Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2 | -0.09 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (%) | 0.90 |
Disclosures
- 1
A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.
- 2
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2027and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.
In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.
Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2026
Shareholder Fee (%)
These are the fees paid directly from your investment.
| Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price) | 1.00 |
Expense Ratio (%)
These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment
| Management Fees1 | 0.50 |
| Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00 |
| Other Expenses | 0.19 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses (%) | 1.69 |
| Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1 | -0.04 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (%) | 1.65 |
Disclosures
- 1
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2027and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.
Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2026
Expense Ratio (%)
These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment
| Management Fees1 | 0.50 |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.00 |
| Other Expenses | 0.22 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses (%) | 0.72 |
| Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1 | -0.07 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (%) | 0.65 |
Disclosures
- 1
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2027and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.
In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.
Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2026
Expense Ratio (%)
These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment
| Management Fees1 | 0.50 |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.00 |
| Other Expenses | 0.15 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses (%) | 0.65 |
| Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1 | 0.00 |
| Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (%) | 0.65 |
Disclosures
- 1
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2027and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.
FEF Distributors, LLC (“FEFD”) (SIPC), a limited purpose broker-dealer, distributes certain First Eagle products. FEFD does not provide services to any investor, but rather provides services to its First Eagle affiliates. As such, when FEFD presents a fund, strategy, or other product to a prospective investor, FEFD and its representatives do not determine whether an investment in the fund, strategy or other product is in the best interests of, or is otherwise beneficial or suitable for, the investor. No statement by FEFD should be construed as a recommendation. Investors should exercise their own judgment and/or consult with a financial professional to determine whether it is advisable for the investor to invest in any First Eagle fund, strategy, or product.
Distributions
Dividend Payments
| Record Date | Frequency | Ex Date | Reinvestment Date | Payable Date | Dividend ($) | Reinvested at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | Quarterly | 03/31/2026 | 03/31/2026 | 04/01/2026 | $0.072 | $28.71 |
| 12/30/2025 | Quarterly | 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 01/02/2026 | $0.037 | $28.79 |
| 09/29/2025 | Quarterly | 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 | $0.063 | $30.04 |
| 06/27/2025 | Quarterly | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 07/01/2025 | $0.113 | $27.44 |
| 03/28/2025 | Quarterly | 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $0.074 | $25.98 |
| 12/30/2024 | Quarterly | 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 01/02/2025 | $0.041 | $25.43 |
| 09/27/2024 | Quarterly | 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 10/01/2024 | $0.065 | $27.96 |
| 06/27/2024 | Quarterly | 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 07/01/2024 | $0.072 | $25.46 |
| 03/27/2024 | Quarterly | 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 04/01/2024 | $0.098 | $24.76 |
| 12/28/2023 | Quarterly | 12/29/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $0.052 | $23.30 |
| 09/28/2023 | Quarterly | 09/29/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 | $0.070 | $23.20 |
| 06/29/2023 | Quarterly | 06/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 | $0.087 | $23.88 |
| 03/30/2023 | Quarterly | 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 | $0.057 | $22.09 |
| 12/29/2022 | Quarterly | 12/30/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/03/2023 | $0.043 | $20.69 |
| 09/30/2022 | Quarterly | 09/30/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 | $0.038 | $19.12 |
| 06/29/2022 | Quarterly | 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 07/01/2022 | $0.044 | $20.62 |
| 03/31/2022 | Quarterly | 03/31/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 04/01/2022 | $0.025 | $23.89 |
| 12/31/2021 | Quarterly | 01/03/2022 | 01/03/2022 | 01/04/2022 | $0.009 | $26.44 |
| 09/30/2021 | Quarterly | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2021 | 10/04/2021 | $0.017 | $28.26 |
| 06/30/2021 | Quarterly | 07/01/2021 | 07/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | $0.021 | $28.65 |
| 03/31/2021 | Quarterly | 04/01/2021 | 04/01/2021 | 04/05/2021 | $0.017 | $26.65 |
| 03/30/2026 | Quarterly | 03/31/2026 | 03/31/2026 | 04/01/2026 | $0.051 | $14.76 |
| 12/30/2025 | Quarterly | 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 01/02/2026 | $0.018 | $14.84 |
| 09/29/2025 | Quarterly | 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 | $0.043 | $16.62 |
| 06/27/2025 | Quarterly | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 07/01/2025 | $0.092 | $15.22 |
| 03/28/2025 | Quarterly | 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $0.052 | $14.46 |
| 12/30/2024 | Quarterly | 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 01/02/2025 | $0.020 | $14.19 |
| 09/27/2024 | Quarterly | 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 10/01/2024 | $0.039 | $16.06 |
| 06/27/2024 | Quarterly | 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 07/01/2024 | $0.047 | $14.65 |
| 03/27/2024 | Quarterly | 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 04/01/2024 | $0.074 | $14.29 |
| 12/28/2023 | Quarterly | 12/29/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $0.027 | $13.48 |
| 09/28/2023 | Quarterly | 09/29/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 | $0.043 | $14.13 |
| 06/29/2023 | Quarterly | 06/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 | $0.062 | $14.57 |
| 03/30/2023 | Quarterly | 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 | $0.032 | $13.51 |
| 12/29/2022 | Quarterly | 12/30/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/03/2023 | $0.020 | $12.68 |
| 09/30/2022 | Quarterly | 09/30/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 | $0.015 | $11.90 |
| 06/29/2022 | Quarterly | 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 07/01/2022 | $0.022 | $12.85 |
| 03/31/2022 | Quarterly | 03/31/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 04/01/2022 | $0.000 | $14.91 |
| 12/31/2021 | Quarterly | 01/03/2022 | 01/03/2022 | 01/04/2022 | $0.000 | $16.51 |
| 09/30/2021 | Quarterly | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2021 | 10/04/2021 | $0.000 | $18.97 |
| 06/30/2021 | Quarterly | 07/01/2021 | 07/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | $0.000 | $19.27 |
| 03/31/2021 | Quarterly | 04/01/2021 | 04/01/2021 | 04/05/2021 | $0.000 | $17.94 |
| 03/30/2026 | Quarterly | 03/31/2026 | 03/31/2026 | 04/01/2026 | $0.091 | $30.67 |
| 12/30/2025 | Quarterly | 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 01/02/2026 | $0.055 | $30.75 |
| 09/29/2025 | Quarterly | 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 | $0.081 | $31.93 |
| 06/27/2025 | Quarterly | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 07/01/2025 | $0.129 | $29.15 |
| 03/28/2025 | Quarterly | 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $0.091 | $27.59 |
| 12/30/2024 | Quarterly | 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 01/02/2025 | $0.058 | $27.00 |
| 09/27/2024 | Quarterly | 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 10/01/2024 | $0.082 | $29.63 |
| 06/27/2024 | Quarterly | 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 07/01/2024 | $0.088 | $26.97 |
| 03/27/2024 | Quarterly | 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 04/01/2024 | $0.113 | $26.23 |
| 12/28/2023 | Quarterly | 12/29/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $0.066 | $24.67 |
| 09/28/2023 | Quarterly | 09/29/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 | $0.086 | $24.47 |
| 06/29/2023 | Quarterly | 06/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 | $0.101 | $25.18 |
| 03/30/2023 | Quarterly | 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 | $0.071 | $23.29 |
| 12/29/2022 | Quarterly | 12/30/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/03/2023 | $0.056 | $21.81 |
| 09/30/2022 | Quarterly | 09/30/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 | $0.051 | $20.13 |
| 06/29/2022 | Quarterly | 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 07/01/2022 | $0.058 | $21.70 |
| 03/31/2022 | Quarterly | 03/31/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 04/01/2022 | $0.037 | $25.14 |
| 12/31/2021 | Quarterly | 01/03/2022 | 01/03/2022 | 01/04/2022 | $0.026 | $27.84 |
| 09/30/2021 | Quarterly | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2021 | 10/04/2021 | $0.036 | $29.57 |
| 06/30/2021 | Quarterly | 07/01/2021 | 07/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | $0.038 | $29.97 |
| 03/31/2021 | Quarterly | 04/01/2021 | 04/01/2021 | 04/05/2021 | $0.033 | $27.87 |
| 03/30/2026 | Quarterly | 03/31/2026 | 03/31/2026 | 04/01/2026 | $0.091 | $30.67 |
| 12/30/2025 | Quarterly | 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 01/02/2026 | $0.057 | $30.75 |
| 09/29/2025 | Quarterly | 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 | $0.086 | $31.92 |
| 06/27/2025 | Quarterly | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 07/01/2025 | $0.129 | $29.15 |
| 03/28/2025 | Quarterly | 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $0.091 | $27.59 |
| 12/30/2024 | Quarterly | 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 01/02/2025 | $0.058 | $27.00 |
| 09/27/2024 | Quarterly | 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 10/01/2024 | $0.082 | $29.63 |
| 06/27/2024 | Quarterly | 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 07/01/2024 | $0.088 | $26.97 |
| 03/27/2024 | Quarterly | 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 04/01/2024 | $0.114 | $26.23 |
| 12/28/2023 | Quarterly | 12/29/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $0.067 | $24.67 |
| 09/28/2023 | Quarterly | 09/29/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 | $0.086 | $24.47 |
| 06/29/2023 | Quarterly | 06/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 | $0.101 | $25.18 |
| 03/30/2023 | Quarterly | 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 | $0.071 | $23.29 |
| 12/29/2022 | Quarterly | 12/30/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/03/2023 | $0.056 | $21.81 |
| 09/30/2022 | Quarterly | 09/30/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 | $0.051 | $20.13 |
| 06/29/2022 | Quarterly | 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 07/01/2022 | $0.058 | $21.70 |
| 03/31/2022 | Quarterly | 03/31/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 04/01/2022 | $0.037 | $25.14 |
| 12/31/2021 | Quarterly | 01/03/2022 | 01/03/2022 | 01/04/2022 | $0.026 | $27.84 |
| 09/30/2021 | Quarterly | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2021 | 10/04/2021 | $0.036 | $29.57 |
| 06/30/2021 | Quarterly | 07/01/2021 | 07/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | $0.038 | $29.97 |
| 03/31/2021 | Quarterly | 04/01/2021 | 04/01/2021 | 04/05/2021 | $0.033 | $27.87 |
Capital Gains Distributions
| Record Date | Ex & Reinvestment Date | Payable Date | Ordinary Income | Short Term Capital Gains | Long Term Capital Gains | Long Term Capital Gains - 28% | Total Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 12/05/2025 | $0.000 | $0.339 | $2.015 | $0.000 | $2.354 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 12/06/2024 | $0.000 | $0.153 | $0.823 | $0.000 | $0.976 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/05/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0.000 | $0.008 | $1.661 | $0.000 | $1.669 |
| 11/30/2022 | 12/01/2022 | 12/02/2022 | $0.000 | $0.016 | $0.488 | $0.000 | $0.504 |
| 11/30/2021 | 12/01/2021 | 12/02/2021 | $0.000 | $1.076 | $2.463 | $0.000 | $3.539 |
| 11/30/2020 | 12/01/2020 | 12/02/2020 | $0.001 | $2.080 | $2.356 | $0.000 | $4.437 |
| 12/17/2019 | 12/18/2019 | 12/19/2019 | $0.012 | $0.000 | $0.234 | $0.000 | $0.246 |
| 12/11/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/13/2018 | $0.000 | $0.714 | $4.900 | $0.000 | $5.614 |
| 12/12/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 12/14/2017 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $3.580 | $0.000 | $3.580 |
| 12/13/2016 | 12/14/2016 | 12/15/2016 | $0.065 | $0.000 | $2.067 | $0.000 | $2.132 |
| 12/16/2015 | 12/17/2015 | 12/18/2015 | $0.010 | $0.000 | $0.999 | $0.000 | $1.009 |
| 12/15/2014 | 12/16/2014 | 12/17/2014 | $0.119 | $0.000 | $2.708 | $0.000 | $2.827 |
| 12/16/2013 | 12/17/2013 | 12/18/2013 | $0.088 | $0.000 | $0.522 | $0.000 | $0.610 |
| 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/14/2012 | $0.009 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.009 |
| 12/12/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/14/2011 | $0.000 | $0.430 | $0.957 | $0.432 | $1.819 |
| 12/15/2010 | 12/16/2010 | 12/17/2010 | $0.170 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.170 |
| 12/15/2009 | 12/16/2009 | 12/17/2009 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 |
| 12/16/2008 | 12/17/2008 | 12/18/2008 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $1.153 | $0.000 | $1.153 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 12/05/2025 | $0.000 | $0.339 | $2.015 | $0.000 | $2.354 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 12/06/2024 | $0.000 | $0.153 | $0.823 | $0.000 | $0.976 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/05/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0.000 | $0.008 | $1.661 | $0.000 | $1.669 |
| 11/30/2022 | 12/01/2022 | 12/02/2022 | $0.000 | $0.016 | $0.488 | $0.000 | $0.504 |
| 11/30/2021 | 12/01/2021 | 12/02/2021 | $0.000 | $1.076 | $2.463 | $0.000 | $3.539 |
| 11/30/2020 | 12/01/2020 | 12/02/2020 | $0.000 | $2.080 | $2.356 | $0.000 | $4.436 |
| 12/17/2019 | 12/18/2019 | 12/19/2019 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.234 | $0.000 | $0.234 |
| 12/11/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/13/2018 | $0.000 | $0.714 | $4.900 | $0.000 | $5.614 |
| 12/12/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 12/14/2017 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $3.580 | $0.000 | $3.580 |
| 12/13/2016 | 12/14/2016 | 12/15/2016 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $2.067 | $0.000 | $2.067 |
| 12/16/2015 | 12/17/2015 | 12/18/2015 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.999 | $0.000 | $0.999 |
| 12/15/2014 | 12/16/2014 | 12/17/2014 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $2.708 | $0.000 | $2.708 |
| 12/16/2013 | 12/17/2013 | 12/18/2013 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.522 | $0.000 | $0.522 |
| 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/14/2012 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 |
| 12/12/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/14/2011 | $0.000 | $0.430 | $0.957 | $0.432 | $1.819 |
| 12/15/2010 | 12/16/2010 | 12/17/2010 | $0.040 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.040 |
| 12/15/2009 | 12/16/2009 | 12/17/2009 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 |
| 12/16/2008 | 12/17/2008 | 12/18/2008 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $1.153 | $0.000 | $1.153 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 12/05/2025 | $0.000 | $0.339 | $2.015 | $0.000 | $2.354 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 12/06/2024 | $0.000 | $0.153 | $0.823 | $0.000 | $0.976 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/05/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0.000 | $0.008 | $1.661 | $0.000 | $1.669 |
| 11/30/2022 | 12/01/2022 | 12/02/2022 | $0.000 | $0.016 | $0.488 | $0.000 | $0.504 |
| 11/30/2021 | 12/01/2021 | 12/02/2021 | $0.000 | $1.076 | $2.463 | $0.000 | $3.539 |
| 11/30/2020 | 12/01/2020 | 12/02/2020 | $0.087 | $2.080 | $2.356 | $0.000 | $4.523 |
| 12/17/2019 | 12/18/2019 | 12/19/2019 | $0.115 | $0.000 | $0.234 | $0.000 | $0.349 |
| 12/11/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/13/2018 | $0.000 | $0.714 | $4.900 | $0.000 | $5.614 |
| 12/12/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 12/14/2017 | $0.018 | $0.000 | $3.580 | $0.000 | $3.598 |
| 12/13/2016 | 12/14/2016 | 12/15/2016 | $0.174 | $0.000 | $2.067 | $0.000 | $2.241 |
| 12/16/2015 | 12/17/2015 | 12/18/2015 | $0.103 | $0.000 | $0.999 | $0.000 | $1.102 |
| 12/15/2014 | 12/16/2014 | 12/17/2014 | $0.215 | $0.000 | $2.708 | $0.000 | $2.923 |
| 12/16/2013 | 12/17/2013 | 12/18/2013 | $0.167 | $0.000 | $0.522 | $0.000 | $0.689 |
| 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/14/2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12/12/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/14/2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12/15/2010 | 12/16/2010 | 12/17/2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12/15/2009 | 12/16/2009 | 12/17/2009 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12/16/2008 | 12/17/2008 | 12/18/2008 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 12/05/2025 | $0.000 | $0.339 | $2.015 | $0.000 | $2.354 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 12/06/2024 | $0.000 | $0.153 | $0.823 | $0.000 | $0.976 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/05/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $0.000 | $0.008 | $1.661 | $0.000 | $1.669 |
| 11/30/2022 | 12/01/2022 | 12/02/2022 | $0.000 | $0.016 | $0.488 | $0.000 | $0.504 |
| 11/30/2021 | 12/01/2021 | 12/02/2021 | $0.000 | $1.076 | $2.463 | $0.000 | $3.539 |
| 11/30/2020 | 12/01/2020 | 12/02/2020 | $0.108 | $2.080 | $2.356 | $0.000 | $4.544 |
| 12/17/2019 | 12/18/2019 | 12/19/2019 | $0.123 | $0.000 | $0.234 | $0.000 | $0.357 |
| 12/11/2018 | 12/12/2018 | 12/13/2018 | $0.000 | $0.714 | $4.900 | $0.000 | $5.614 |
| 12/12/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 12/14/2017 | $0.028 | $0.000 | $3.580 | $0.000 | $3.608 |
Ordinary income distributions are distributed at the class level and will vary by class.
Collectibles gains, such as gains from gold bullion, held for greater than one year currently are subject to a 28% tax rate. Collectibles gains held for less than one year are taxable to U.S. shareholders as short-term gains.
"Reinvested at" is the share price used to calculate the number of shares added to an account if a shareholder reinvests dividends or capital gains.
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The value of the Fund’s portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or markets in which Rising Dividend Fund invests, as well as economic, political, or social events in the United States or abroad. Recent market conditions and events, including a global public health crisis and actions taken by governments in response, may exacerbate volatility. The value of the Fund’s portfolio may fluctuate in response to the risk that the prices of equity securities, including common stock, rise and fall daily. These price movements may result from factors affecting individual companies, industries or the securities market as a whole. In addition, equity markets tend to move in cycles, which may cause stock prices to fall over short or extended periods of time.
There is no guarantee that issuers of the securities held by the Fund will declare dividends in the future or that, if declared, they will be paid, or that they will either remain at current levels or increase over time.Investments in bonds are subject to interest-rate risk and can lose principal value when interest rates rise. Bonds are also subject to credit risk, in which the bond issuer may fail to pay interest and principal in a timely manner, or that negative perception of the issuer's ability to make such payments may cause the price of that bond to decline. Recent market conditions and events, including a global public health crisis and actions taken by governments in response, may exacerbate these risks.
Rising Dividend Fund is a non-diversified mutual fund, and as a result, an investment in the Fund may expose your money to greater risks than if you invest in a diversified fund.
A principal risk of investing in value stocks is that the price of the security may not approach its anticipated value or may decline in value. “Value” investments, as a category, or entire industries or sectors associated with such investments, may lose favor with investors as compared to those that are more “growth” oriented.
All investments involve the risk of loss of principal.
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