-
Overview
Hennessy Energy Transition Fund
Actively managed, the Fund maintains a concentrated portfolio of companies across the full spectrum of the Energy sector.
Why Invest
- Opportunistically invests across the entire energy "value chain" seeking the best balance of reward and risk
- Concentrated, actively managed portfolio of 25-40 companies
- In-depth, rigorous "boots-on-the-ground" research led by managers with decades of combined energy investing experience
Investment Approach
The Hennessy Energy Transition Fund invests across the full spectrum of the energy supply/demand value chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream energy companies, as well as energy end-users. The Fund's Portfolio Managers have the flexibility to opportunistically move up and down this energy value chain, overweighting sectors they believe will generate the best balance of reward and risk.
The Portfolio Managers employ a fundamental, “boots-on-the-ground” research-intensive investment process to select holdings, focusing on four key steps:
- Develop commodity forecasts and key sector investment themes
- Identify primary beneficiaries of investment themes
- Value companies on both a relative and absolute basis to uncover potential stock mispricing opportunities
- Size position based on conviction, expected return, volatility, and liquidity
Portfolio Managers
“We carefully evaluate the best opportunities within the entire energy "value chain," including renewables and end-users.”
- Ben Cook
Share -
Insights & News
-
Performance
Daily Pricing & Performance
as of 10/12/26-
Investor Class (HNRGX)
-
NAV
$39.63
-
$ Change
$0.35
-
% Change
0.89%
-
YTD
31.62%
-
-
Institutional Class (HNRIX)
-
NAV
$40.64
-
$ Change
$0.36
-
% Change
0.89%
-
YTD
31.91%
-
Average Annualized Total Return
as of 9/30/26Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (12/31/13) Investor Class (HNRGX) -7.26% 24.81% 29.95% 15.46% 20.45% 8.28% 6.41% Institutional Class (HNRIX) -7.20% 25.09% 30.37% 15.83% 20.83% 8.60% 6.71% S&P 500® Energy Index -2.73% 40.27% 42.42% 14.47% 23.26% 10.15% 6.64% S&P 500® Index -0.35% 12.75% 15.74% 22.89% 13.79% 15.33% 13.76% as of 9/30/26Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (12/31/13) Investor Class (HNRGX) 6.55% 24.81% 29.95% 15.46% 20.45% 8.28% 6.41% Institutional Class (HNRIX) 6.64% 25.09% 30.37% 15.83% 20.83% 8.60% 6.71% S&P 500® Energy Index 17.23% 40.27% 42.42% 14.47% 23.26% 10.15% 6.64% S&P 500® Index 2.30% 12.75% 15.74% 22.89% 13.79% 15.33% 13.76% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 9/30/2026Value of $10,000 invested between 9/30/2025 and 9/30/2026
Energy Transition Fund (HNRGX) $12,995 Energy Transition Fund (HNRIX) $13,037 S&P 500® Energy Index $14,234 S&P 500® Index $11,574 Value of $10,000 invested between 9/30/2023 and 9/30/2026
Energy Transition Fund (HNRGX) $15,394 Energy Transition Fund (HNRIX) $15,539 S&P 500® Energy Index $14,985 S&P 500® Index $18,558 Value of $10,000 invested between 9/30/2021 and 9/30/2026
Energy Transition Fund (HNRGX) $25,355 Energy Transition Fund (HNRIX) $25,761 S&P 500® Energy Index $28,434 S&P 500® Index $19,078 Value of $10,000 invested between 9/30/2016 and 9/30/2026
Energy Transition Fund (HNRGX) $22,154 Energy Transition Fund (HNRIX) $22,827 S&P 500® Energy Index $26,261 S&P 500® Index $41,641 Value of $10,000 invested between 12/31/2013 and 9/30/2026
Energy Transition Fund (HNRGX) $22,085 Energy Transition Fund (HNRIX) $22,885 S&P 500® Energy Index $22,675 S&P 500® Index $51,757 Calendar Year Total Returns
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Investor Class (HNRGX) 42.96% 1.89% -31.16% 5.74% -25.72% 55.42% 47.53% 3.72% 13.49% 12.48% Institutional Class (HNRIX) 43.33% 2.17% -30.94% 6.05% -25.63% 56.02% 48.01% 4.09% 13.84% 12.86% S&P 500® Energy Index 27.36% -1.01% -18.09% 11.82% -33.68% 54.65% 65.71% -1.33% 5.72% 8.67% S&P 500® Index 11.96% 21.83% -4.38% 31.49% 18.40% 28.71% -18.11% 26.29% 25.02% 17.88% Year Investor Class (HNRGX) Institutional Class (HNRIX) S&P 500® Energy Index S&P 500® Index 2015 -24.67% -24.41% -21.12% 1.38% 2014 -1.75% -1.75% -7.78% 13.69% Returns-Based Statistics
Relative to S&P 500® Energy Indexas of 9/30/26Investor Class (HNRGX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha 2.38 -0.69 -1.05 Beta 0.83 0.91 1.06 Upside Capture 91.22 92.50 100.10 Downside Capture 81.18 96.23 105.45 Institutional Class (HNRIX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha 2.69 -0.36 -0.75 Beta 0.83 0.91 1.06 Upside Capture 91.76 92.88 100.43 Downside Capture 80.48 95.56 104.93 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 9/30/26Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HNRGX) 0.62 0.72 0.34 Institutional Class (HNRIX) 0.64 0.73 0.35 S&P 500® Energy Index 0.54 0.78 0.39 Equity Energy Category Average 0.49 0.61 0.26 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 9/30/26Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Investor Class (HNRGX) 18.65 24.76 33.59 Institutional Class (HNRIX) 18.66 24.73 33.57 S&P 500® Energy Index 20.44 25.93 30.01 Equity Energy Category Average 17.30 23.74 30.81 Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio.
Fund Expenses
-
Investor Class (HNRGX)
-
Gross expense ratio
2.70%
-
Net expense ratio
2.53%
-
-
Institutional Class (HNRIX)
-
Gross expense ratio
2.37%
-
Net expense ratio
2.20%
-
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 9/30/26. 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 S&P 500® Energy Index is an index that comprises those companies included in the S&P 500 that are classified as members of the GICS energy sector. The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index commonly used to measure the performance of U.S. stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Standard & Poor’s Financial Services is the source and owner of the S&P® and S&P 500® trademarks.
The performance shown for periods on or prior to 10/26/18 is that of the predecessor BP Capital TwinLine Energy Fund.
Certain service provider expenses for the Energy Transition Fund will be voluntarily waived through 7/31/28.
Active share was calculated versus the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), which differs from the Fund's primary benchmark. References to other investment products should not be interpreted as an offer of these securities
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
-
-
Portfolio
Portfolio Allocation
as of 9/30/26Allocation % of Net Assets Upstream 66.6% Midstream 11.0% Downstream 5.2% End User 10.9% Renewable 0.0% Cash/Other 6.3% Portfolio Characteristics
as of 9/30/26Inception Date (HNRGX) 12/31/13 Inception Date (HNRIX) 12/31/13 Total Fund Assets $16 Million Active Share vs. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) 59% Portfolio Turnover 65% Median Market Cap $53.5 Billion Median Price/Earnings 16.0x Median Price/Book 2.1x 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 9/30/26Fund Energy 79.8% Utilities 8.2% Materials 5.7% Cash & Other 6.3% Sub-Industry Weighting % of Net Assets Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 33.3% Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 18.1% Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation 11.0% Integrated Oil & Gas 10.9% Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 5.2% Copper 5.1% Gas Utilities 4.3% Electric Utilities 3.9% Coal & Consumable Fuels 1.4% Specialty Chemicals 0.7% Portfolio Holdings
Top 10 Holdings
as of 9/30/26% of Net Assets Top 10 Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 2Q26 Vs. 3Q25 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. XOM 6.00% -5.37% -6.12% 5 Years Cheniere Energy, Inc. LNG 5.47% +0.29% +0.78% 6 Years Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. FCX 5.05% -0.20% +1.97% 6 Years ConocoPhillips COP 4.91% +0.56% +0.40% 5 Years Chevron Corp. CVX 4.85% +0.65% -0.01% 5 Years Diamondback Energy, Inc. FANG 4.76% -0.09% +0.32% 12 Years EOG Resources, Inc. EOG 4.72% -0.01% +0.05% 7 Years NOV, Inc. NOV 4.50% -0.24% -0.58% 3 Years National Fuel Gas Co. NFG 4.32% -0.37% +0.29% 2 Years SLB, Ltd. SLB 4.31% -0.07% -0.30% 7 Years Total as % of Net Assets 48.89% Total Equity Holdings: 28
as of 9/30/26% of Net Assets Equity Holdings Current Vs. 2Q26 Vs. 3Q25 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. 6.00% -5.37% -6.12% 5 Years Cheniere Energy, Inc. 5.47% +0.29% +0.78% 6 Years Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 5.05% -0.20% +1.97% 6 Years ConocoPhillips 4.91% +0.56% +0.40% 5 Years Chevron Corp. 4.85% +0.65% -0.01% 5 Years Diamondback Energy, Inc. 4.76% -0.09% +0.32% 12 Years EOG Resources, Inc. 4.72% -0.01% +0.05% 7 Years NOV, Inc. 4.50% -0.24% -0.58% 3 Years National Fuel Gas Co. 4.32% -0.37% +0.29% 2 Years SLB, Ltd. 4.31% -0.07% -0.30% 7 Years EQT Corp. 4.22% -0.70% -0.45% 6 Years Tenaris SA 4.12% -0.29% +0.89% 4 Years Antero Resources Corp. 4.10% -0.50% -0.50% 5 Years Halliburton Co. 3.98% -0.55% -1.39% 5 Years Expand Energy Corp. 3.91% -0.61% -0.81% 2 Years NextEra Energy, Inc. 3.86% -0.91% +0.12% 6 Years TXO Partners, LP 3.33% +0.09% +3.33% < 1 Year Williams Companies, Inc. 2.43% -0.41% -1.63% 1 Year Phillips 66 2.28% -2.53% -2.84% 4 Years Devon Energy Corp. 2.12% +0.09% +2.12% < 1 Year Kinder Morgan, Inc. 1.89% +0.82% +1.89% 1 Year Marathon Petroleum Corp. 1.51% +0.13% +1.51% < 1 Year Valero Energy Corp. 1.37% -0.48% -3.70% 4 Years Cameco Corp. 1.35% +1.35% +1.35% < 1 Year Chord Energy Corp. 1.24% +0.12% +1.24% < 1 Year Energy Transfer LP 1.21% -0.04% +1.21% < 1 Year ProFrac Holding Corp. 1.17% -0.50% +0.19% 2 Years Albemarle Corp. 0.66% +0.66% +0.66% < 1 Year Total as % of Net Assets 93.6% Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets Cash & Other 6.3% Total as % of Net Assets 6.3% Country Allocation
as of 9/30/26-
United States
83.9%
-
International
9.8%
-
Cash & Other
6.3%
United States 83.9% Curacao 4.3% Luxembourg 4.1% Canada 1.4% Cash & Other 6.3% -
-
Distributions
The Hennessy Energy Transition 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 12/29/2025 $0.15766 -- -- $0.15766 $30.05 12/27/2024 $0.02081 -- -- $0.02081 $26.40 12/28/2022 $0.11746 -- -- $0.11746 $22.50 12/29/2021 $2.06575 -- -- $2.06575 $15.71 12/16/2014 -- $0.48157 -- $0.48157 $17.72 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 12/29/2025 $0.23792 -- -- $0.23792 $30.74 12/27/2024 $0.03814 -- -- $0.03814 $27.00 12/28/2022 $0.17710 -- -- $0.17710 $22.87 12/29/2021 $2.11238 -- -- $2.11238 $15.95 12/27/2019 $0.03341 -- -- $0.03341 $15.40 11/29/2016 $0.03302 -- -- $0.03302 $19.10 12/16/2014 -- $0.48157 -- $0.48157 $17.72 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Download historical distributions and NAVs -
Fund Documents
After July 24, 2024, shareholder reports will be sent by mail unless a shareholder has elected or elects to receive reports electronically via e-delivery. To sign up for e-delivery, please visit My Account. https://www.hennessyfunds.com/account or 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.
