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Overview
Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund
Quantitatively managed, the Fund maintains a concentrated portfolio, which seeks growth at a reasonable price.
Why Invest
- Quantitatively-driven, repeatable investment process
- Combines growth investing with a valuation overlay
- Focus on undervalued companies that have proven earnings and stock price growth
Investment Criteria
The Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund utilizes a quantitative formula to identify 50 common stocks with the highest one-year price appreciation that also meet the following criteria:
- Market capitalization exceeding $175 million
- Price-to-sales ratio below 1.5
- Annual earnings higher than the previous year
- Positive stock price appreciation over the past three- and six-month periods
Portfolio Managers
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Chief Market Strategist and Portfolio Manager-
22Years on Fund
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43Years of Experience
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Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager-
5Years on Fund
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26Years of Experience
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“The Fund marries value and momentum investing.”
- Neil Hennessy
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Performance
Daily Pricing & Performance
as of 12/8/22-
Investor Class (HFCGX)
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NAV
$23.13
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$ Change
-$0.63
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% Change
-2.65%
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YTD
-5.28%
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Institutional Class (HICGX)
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NAV
$24.19
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-$0.66
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% Change
-2.66%
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YTD
-5.00%
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Average Annualized Total Return
as of 11/30/22Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (11/1/96) Investor Class (HFCGX) 4.57% 0.68% 4.08% 16.70% 7.86% 10.91% 9.18% Institutional Class (HICGX) 4.57% 0.96% 4.41% 17.07% 8.21% 11.24% 9.38% Russell 2000® Index 2.34% -14.91% -13.01% 6.44% 5.45% 10.13% 8.22% S&P 500® Index 5.59% -13.10% -9.21% 10.91% 10.98% 13.34% 8.98% as of 9/30/22Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (11/1/96) Investor Class (HFCGX) -3.00% -17.20% -8.38% 11.64% 4.37% 8.86% 8.42% Institutional Class (HICGX) -2.96% -17.03% -8.11% 11.97% 4.71% 9.19% 8.61% Russell 2000® Index -2.19% -25.10% -23.50% 4.29% 3.55% 8.55% 7.74% S&P 500® Index -4.88% -23.87% -15.47% 8.16% 9.24% 11.70% 8.48% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 11/30/2022Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2021 and 11/30/2022
Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX) $10,408 Cornerstone Growth Fund (HICGX) $10,441 Russell 2000® Index $8,699 S&P 500® Index $9,079 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2019 and 11/30/2022
Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX) $15,892 Cornerstone Growth Fund (HICGX) $16,043 Russell 2000® Index $12,057 S&P 500® Index $13,641 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2017 and 11/30/2022
Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX) $14,600 Cornerstone Growth Fund (HICGX) $14,835 Russell 2000® Index $13,038 S&P 500® Index $16,833 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2012 and 11/30/2022
Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX) $28,152 Cornerstone Growth Fund (HICGX) $29,019 Russell 2000® Index $26,244 S&P 500® Index $34,966 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/1/1996 and 11/30/2022
Cornerstone Growth Fund (HFCGX) $98,850 Cornerstone Growth Fund (HICGX) $103,526 Russell 2000® Index $78,388 S&P 500® Index $94,130 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
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Investor Class (HFCGX) 30.31 35.89 13.82 -1.09 8.37 16.60 -21.22 20.70 17.73 28.89 Institutional Class (HICGX) 30.76 36.43 14.01 -0.86 8.70 16.99 -20.91 21.05 18.08 29.36 Russell 2000® Index 16.35 38.82 4.89 -4.41 21.31 14.65 -11.01 25.52 19.96 14.82 S&P 500® Index 16.00 32.39 13.69 1.38 11.96 21.83 -4.38 31.49 18.40 28.71 Year Investor Class (HFCGX) Institutional Class (HICGX) Russell 2000® Index S&P 500® Index 2011 -10.78% -10.58% -4.18% 2.11% 2010 11.50% 12.06% 26.85% 15.06% 2009 10.29% 10.60% 27.17% 26.46% 2008 -43.69% -43.56% -33.79% -37.00% 2007 -2.18% -2.18% -1.57% 5.49% 2006 10.42% 10.42% 18.37% 15.79% 2005 11.96% 11.96% 4.55% 4.91% 2004 16.65% 16.65% 18.33% 10.88% 2003 45.82% 45.82% 47.25% 28.68% 2002 -4.71% -4.71% -20.48% -22.10% 2001 12.14% 12.14% 2.49% -11.89% 2000 5.30% 5.30% -3.02% -9.10% 1999 37.72% 37.72% 21.26% 21.04% 1998 3.67% 3.67% -2.55% 28.58% 1997 31.33% 31.33% 22.36% 33.36% Returns-Based Statistics
Relative to Russell 2000® Indexas of 9/30/22Investor Class (HFCGX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha 7.71 1.44 0.94 Beta 1.09 1.04 0.96 Upside Capture 124.22 103.89 92.81 Downside Capture 104.44 101.42 88.97 Institutional Class (HICGX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha 8.01 1.77 1.24 Beta 1.09 1.03 0.96 Upside Capture 124.83 104.57 93.49 Downside Capture 104.15 100.99 88.45 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 9/30/22Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HFCGX) 0.50 0.25 0.49 Institutional Class (HICGX) 0.51 0.27 0.51 Russell 2000® Index 0.27 0.22 0.49 Small Blend Category Average 0.27 0.20 0.47 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 9/30/22Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HFCGX) 29.93 25.76 20.08 Institutional Class (HICGX) 29.92 25.75 20.07 Russell 2000® Index 25.47 22.81 18.88 Small Blend Category Average 24.53 21.94 17.93 Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio.
Fund Expenses
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Investor Class (HFCGX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.34%
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Institutional Class (HICGX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.01%
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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 9/30/22. 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 / HICGX prior to 3/3/08 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.
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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 9/30/22Inception Date (HFCGX) 11/1/96 Inception Date (HICGX) 3/3/08 Total Fund Assets $148 Million Active Share vs. Russell 2000® Index 98% Portfolio Turnover 103% Median Market Cap $3.8 Billion Median Price/Earnings 6.9x Median Price/Book 1.6x Median Price/Sales 0.5x Price/Earnings measures a stock’s price per share compared to earnings. Price/Book measures a stock’s price per share to book value. Price/Sales measures a stock’s price per share to revenue. Portfolio Turnover, Price/Earnings, and Price/Sales shown reflect the trailing 12-month period.
Sector Weighting
as of 9/30/22Fund Russell 2000® Index Difference Energy 43.0% 6.1% +36.9% Industrials 15.5% 14.8% +0.6% Materials 9.7% 4.0% +5.7% Consumer Staples 9.2% 3.5% +5.8% Health Care 8.3% 18.9% -10.6% Financials 8.1% 17.3% -9.2% Consumer Discretionary 2.9% 10.2% -7.3% Communication Services 1.5% 2.7% -1.2% Utilities 0.0% 3.4% -3.4% Real Estate 0.0% 6.4% -6.4% Information Technology 0.0% 12.8% -12.8% Cash & Other 1.8% Portfolio Holdings
Top 10 Holdings
as of 9/30/22Top 10 Holdings % of Net Assets PBF Energy, Inc. 4.2% Alliance Resource Partners LP 3.8% Alpha Metallurgical Resources 3.3% Peabody Energy Corp. 3.2% Chesapeake Energy Corp. 3.1% Antero Resources Corp. 3.0% Marathon Petroleum Corp. 2.8% McKesson Corp. 2.7% BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings 2.4% Equinor, ASA 2.4% Total as % of Net Assets 30.9% Total Holdings: 49
as of 9/30/22Equity Holdings % of Net Assets PBF Energy, Inc. 4.2% Alliance Resource Partners LP 3.8% Alpha Metallurgical Resources 3.3% Peabody Energy Corp. 3.2% Chesapeake Energy Corp. 3.1% Antero Resources Corp. 3.0% Marathon Petroleum Corp. 2.8% McKesson Corp. 2.7% BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings 2.4% Equinor, ASA 2.4% Energy Transfer LP 2.4% Titan International, Inc. 2.3% Ranger Oil Corp. 2.3% Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. 2.3% EnLink Midstream, LLC 2.3% Arch Resources, Inc. 2.3% Elevance Health, Inc. 2.2% Cenovus Energy, Inc. 2.2% Imperial Oil Ltd. 2.2% Targa Resources Corp. 2.1% Commercial Metals Co. 2.1% Ingles Markets, Inc. 2.0% CVS Health Corp. 2.0% Laredo Petroleum, Inc. 2.0% Cabot Corp. 1.9% Builders FirstSource, Inc. 1.8% Nabors Industries Ltd. 1.7% Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. 1.7% Andersons, Inc. 1.7% Old Republic International Corp. 1.7% Mr. Cooper Group, Inc. 1.7% Univar Solutions, Inc. 1.7% American International Group, Inc. 1.7% Prudential Financial, Inc. 1.6% BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. 1.6% Sasol Ltd. 1.6% Boise Cascade Co. 1.6% Movado Group, Inc. 1.6% Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. 1.5% Scholastic Corp. 1.5% Tyson Foods, Inc. 1.5% Tenet Healthcare Corp. 1.4% Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 1.4% Encore Capital Group, Inc. 1.4% Oceaneering International, Inc. 1.2% Daseke, Inc. 1.0% Alcoa Corp. 0.9% Triumph Group, Inc. 0.8% ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 0.7% Total as % of Net Assets 98.2% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 1.8% Total as % of Net Assets 1.8% Country Allocation
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United States
83.5%
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International
14.7%
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Cash & Other
1.8%
United States 83.5% Canada 4.3% Norway 2.4% Singapore 2.3% Bermuda 1.7% Marshall Islands 1.7% South Africa 1.6% Israel 0.7% Cash & Other 1.8% -
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Distributions
The Hennessy Cornerstone Growth 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 12/08/2022 -- -- $0.55021 $0.55021 $23.13 12/07/2021 -- -- $6.64534 $6.64534 $24.58 12/07/2018 -- -- $1.81640 $1.81640 $18.60 12/29/2015 $0.02018 -- -- $0.02018 $19.48 11/29/2007 -- -- $2.23953 $2.23953 $15.25 11/28/2006 -- -- $3.11146 $3.11146 $17.95 11/17/2005 -- $0.83227 $0.39919 $1.23146 $18.70 11/19/2004 -- -- $3.87642 $3.87642 $17.25 11/22/2002 -- $0.01221 $0.47171 $0.48392 $13.93 11/26/2001 -- $0.06809 $0.96207 $1.03016 $13.23 11/16/2000 -- $1.52830 $1.97550 $3.50380 $14.55 12/30/1997 -- $1.78100 -- $1.78100 $11.34 12/31/1996 $0.00300 -- -- $0.00300 $10.07 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 12/08/2022 -- -- $0.57544 $0.57544 $24.19 12/07/2021 -- -- $6.92698 $6.92698 $25.63 12/07/2018 -- -- $1.87674 $1.87674 $19.20 12/29/2015 $0.05101 -- -- $0.05101 $19.91 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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Fund Documents
Download PDF View Online Cornerstone Growth Fund Documents Fact Sheet Portfolio Perspective View Summary Prospectus Full Prospectus Statement of Additional Information Cornerstone Growth Fund Shareholder Reports and Quarterly Holdings Q1 Holdings Semi-Annual Report Q3 Holdings Annual Report Paper copies of the annual and semi-annual reports will no longer be sent by mail unless shareholders specifically request paper copies. You may elect to receive paper copies free of charge by calling U.S. Bank Global Fund Services at 1-800-261-6950 or, if you own shares through a financial intermediary, by contacting your financial intermediary.
