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Overview
Hennessy Focus Fund
Actively managed, the Fund maintains a highly concentrated, best ideas portfolio.
Investment Overview VideoFocus Fund Investment Strategy
Portfolio Managers David Rainey, Brian Macauley, and Ira Rothberg, discuss the Fund's concentrated, best-ideas investment strategy.
Why Invest
- Highly concentrated portfolio of approximately 20 exceptional investment ideas, conviction weighted with 60-80% of assets in the top 10
- In-depth, rigorous research process developed by a management team who has worked together for nearly two decades
- Expectation to hold companies five to 10 years or longer, leading to low portfolio turnover
Investment Approach
The Hennessy Focus Fund seeks to identify secular growth businesses that have the potential to produce a sustained mid-teens or higher rate of earnings growth, purchased at a mid-teens or lower multiple of earnings.
The Portfolio Managers employ independent, fundamental research, with a primary focus on five key investment criteria:
- High-Quality Business
- Large Growth Opportunity
- Excellent Management
- Low "Tail Risk"
- Discount Valuation
Portfolio Managers
The Fund is sub-advised by Broad Run Investment Management, LLC, an independent, employee-owned investment adviser headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
“Simply put, we seek to own a small collection of truly great businesses.”
- David Rainey
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Performance
Daily Pricing & Performance
as of 12/8/22-
Investor Class (HFCSX)
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NAV
$46.59
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$ Change
-$6.50
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% Change
-12.24%
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YTD
-22.65%
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Institutional Class (HFCIX)
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NAV
$48.63
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-$6.79
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% Change
-12.25%
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YTD
-22.37%
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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 (1/3/97) Investor Class (HFCSX) 8.24% -19.90% -16.79% 3.35% 6.46% 10.17% 11.97% Institutional Class (HFCIX) 8.27% -19.62% -16.47% 3.73% 6.85% 10.56% 12.19% Russell 3000® Index 5.22% -14.18% -10.80% 10.28% 10.33% 12.95% 8.77% Russell Midcap® Growth Index 5.44% -22.04% -21.77% 6.43% 9.10% 12.30% 9.01% as of 9/30/22Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (1/3/97) Investor Class (HFCSX) -10.09% -30.18% -25.01% 0.66% 4.34% 9.33% 11.46% Institutional Class (HFCIX) -10.02% -29.98% -24.73% 1.03% 4.73% 9.72% 11.67% Russell 3000® Index -4.46% -24.62% -17.63% 7.70% 8.62% 11.39% 8.29% Russell Midcap® Growth Index -0.65% -31.45% -29.50% 4.26% 7.62% 10.85% 8.53% Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
as of 11/30/2022Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2021 and 11/30/2022
Focus Fund (HFCSX) $8,321 Focus Fund (HFCIX) $8,353 Russell 3000® Index $8,920 Russell Midcap® Growth Index $7,823 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2019 and 11/30/2022
Focus Fund (HFCSX) $11,038 Focus Fund (HFCIX) $11,161 Russell 3000® Index $13,413 Russell Midcap® Growth Index $12,055 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2017 and 11/30/2022
Focus Fund (HFCSX) $13,673 Focus Fund (HFCIX) $13,926 Russell 3000® Index $16,347 Russell Midcap® Growth Index $15,458 Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2012 and 11/30/2022
Focus Fund (HFCSX) $26,337 Focus Fund (HFCIX) $27,287 Russell 3000® Index $33,792 Russell Midcap® Growth Index $31,899 Value of $10,000 invested between 1/3/1997 and 11/30/2022
Focus Fund (HFCSX) $187,093 Focus Fund (HFCIX) $196,808 Russell 3000® Index $88,363 Russell Midcap® Growth Index $93,442 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 (HFCSX) 16.64 35.33 10.20 2.88 7.16 19.27 -10.47 34.86 5.49 31.55 Institutional Class (HFCIX) 16.98 35.70 10.55 3.25 7.55 19.71 -10.12 35.34 5.88 32.02 Russell 3000® Index 16.42 33.55 12.56 0.48 12.74 21.13 -5.24 31.02 20.89 25.66 Russell Midcap® Growth Index 15.81 35.74 11.90 -0.20 7.33 25.27 -4.75 35.47 35.59 12.73 Year Investor Class (HFCSX) Institutional Class (HFCIX) Russell 3000® Index Russell Midcap® Growth Index 2011 3.63% 3.97% 1.03% -1.65% 2010 24.55% 24.79% 16.93% 26.38% 2009 34.80% 35.70% 28.34% 46.29% 2008 -33.85% -33.81% -37.31% -44.32% 2007 2.30% 2.30% 5.14% 11.43% 2006 28.49% 28.49% 15.72% 10.66% 2005 2.32% 2.32% 6.12% 12.10% 2004 30.65% 30.65% 11.95% 15.48% 2003 45.77% 45.77% 31.06% 42.71% 2002 2.63% 2.63% -21.54% -27.41% 2001 32.63% 32.63% -11.46% -20.15% 2000 -8.79% -8.79% -7.46% -11.75% 1999 19.62% 19.62% 20.90% 51.29% 1998 -3.52% -3.52% 24.14% 17.86% Returns-Based Statistics
Relative to Russell 3000® Indexas of 9/30/22Investor Class (HFCSX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -7.17 -4.32 -2.51 Beta 1.23 1.14 1.10 Upside Capture 107.84 101.08 97.68 Downside Capture 135.22 119.40 108.57 Institutional Class (HFCIX)Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Alpha -6.80 -3.95 -2.15 Beta 1.23 1.14 1.10 Upside Capture 108.53 101.89 98.66 Downside Capture 134.65 118.81 107.84 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 (HFCSX) 0.14 0.25 0.56 Institutional Class (HFCIX) 0.15 0.27 0.58 Russell 3000® Index 0.43 0.47 0.75 Mid-Cap Growth Category Average 0.28 0.36 0.58 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 (HFCSX) 27.29 22.73 17.63 Institutional Class (HFCIX) 27.30 22.73 17.63 Russell 3000® Index 20.96 18.62 14.82 Mid-Cap Growth Category Average 23.97 21.24 16.88 Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio.
Fund Expenses
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Investor Class (HFCSX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.49%
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Institutional Class (HFCIX)
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Gross expense ratio
1.12%
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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 / HFCIX prior to 5/30/08 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.
The performance shown for periods prior to 10/26/12 is that of the predecessor FBR Fund.
The Russell 3000® Index is an unmanaged index commonly used to measure the performance of U.S. stocks. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index commonly used to measure the performance of U.S. medium-capitalization growth stocks. One cannot invest directly in an index
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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 (HFCSX) 1/3/97 Inception Date (HFCIX) 5/30/08 Total Fund Assets $718 Million Active Share vs. Russell 3000® Index 98% Portfolio Turnover 3% Median Market Cap $12.2 Billion Median Price/Earnings 19.9x Median Price/Book 2.0x 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 9/30/22Fund Russell 3000® Index Difference Financials 41.1% 11.8% +29.3% Consumer Discretionary 20.9% 11.5% +9.4% Industrials 11.9% 9.0% +2.9% Information Technology 11.2% 25.2% -13.9% Real Estate 10.3% 3.4% +7.0% Communication Services 2.8% 7.5% -4.7% Utilities 0.0% 3.0% -3.0% Health Care 0.0% 15.0% -15.0% Consumer Staples 0.0% 6.3% -6.3% Energy 0.0% 4.7% -4.7% Materials 0.0% 2.8% -2.8% Cash & Other 1.8% Portfolio Holdings
Top 10 Holdings
as of 9/30/22% of Net Assets Top 10 Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 2Q22 Vs. 3Q21 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. BAM 11.15% +0.07% +1.34% 8 Years Markel Corp. MKL 10.55% -0.67% +1.70% 25 Years American Tower Corp. AMT 10.33% -1.15% +0.87% 24 Years Aon PLC AON 9.99% +1.17% +1.70% 2 Years Encore Capital Group, Inc. ECPG 9.28% -1.91% +0.21% 15 Years O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ORLY 7.73% +0.25% +1.29% 17 Years CarMax, Inc. KMX 7.09% -1.33% -1.47% 20 Years Ashtead Group, PLC AHT 5.50% +1.12% -0.21% 4 Years SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. SSNC 5.02% -0.27% +0.48% 3 Years American Woodmark Corp. AMWD 4.25% +0.47% +0.31% 19 Years Total as % of Net Assets 80.89% Total Holdings: 19
as of 9/30/22% of Net Assets Equity Holdings Current Vs. 2Q22 Vs. 3Q21 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. 11.15% +0.07% +1.34% 8 Years Markel Corp. 10.55% -0.67% +1.70% 25 Years American Tower Corp. 10.33% -1.15% +0.87% 24 Years Aon PLC 9.99% +1.17% +1.70% 2 Years Encore Capital Group, Inc. 9.28% -1.91% +0.21% 15 Years O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. 7.73% +0.25% +1.29% 17 Years CarMax, Inc. 7.09% -1.33% -1.47% 20 Years Ashtead Group, PLC 5.50% +1.12% -0.21% 4 Years SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. 5.02% -0.27% +0.48% 3 Years American Woodmark Corp. 4.25% +0.47% +0.31% 19 Years CDW Corp. 3.99% +0.50% +1.10% 2 Years RH 3.59% +0.90% -2.47% 2 Years NVR, Inc. 2.45% +0.31% -2.71% 5 Years Applied Materials, Inc. 2.22% +0.08% +1.72% 1 Year Allegiant Travel Co. 1.64% -0.56% -1.09% 2 Years Shenandoah Telecommunications 1.57% +0.68% +1.57% < 1 Year AST SpaceMobile, Inc. 1.26% +0.31% +0.08% 1 Year Mistras Group, Inc. 0.49% -0.08% -0.21% 9 Years Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance 0.09% 0.00% +0.01% 1 Year 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
as of 9/30/22-
United States
71.5%
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International
26.7%
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Cash & Other
1.8%
United States 71.5% United Kingdom 15.5% Canada 11.1% Bermuda 0.1% Cash & Other 1.8% -
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Distributions
The Hennessy Focus Fund pays capital gains (if any) once annually, usually in December. Ordinary income distributions (if any) are paid annually, usually in late December.
Date Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price 12/08/2022 -- -- $6.84360 $6.84360 $46.59 12/07/2021 -- -- $11.87407 $11.87407 $69.00 12/08/2020 -- -- $22.03448 $22.03448 $60.94 12/06/2019 -- -- $8.56199 $8.56199 $80.23 12/07/2018 -- -- $14.47031 $14.47031 $67.71 12/07/2017 -- -- $0.00534 $0.00534 $87.76 12/09/2015 -- -- $0.13953 $0.13953 $70.33 12/31/2014 $0.01684 -- -- $0.01684 $67.35 12/08/2014 -- $0.12621 $5.11315 $5.23936 $65.89 12/10/2013 -- -- $1.06512 $1.06512 $64.42 12/07/2012 -- -- $4.32119 $4.32119 $49.36 12/15/2011 -- -- $5.24345 $5.24345 $44.72 12/15/2010 -- -- $1.72061 $1.72061 $49.14 12/16/2008 -- -- $5.19180 $5.19180 $30.11 12/31/2007 $0.12018 -- -- $0.12018 $54.45 12/14/2007 -- $0.02147 $0.48914 $0.51061 $53.60 12/15/2006 -- -- $0.12387 $0.12387 $52.62 07/31/2006 -- -- $0.05348 $0.05348 $44.47 12/16/2005 -- -- $0.71639 $0.71639 $42.02 10/31/2005 -- -- $0.00384 $0.00384 $40.36 12/17/2004 -- $0.34281 $0.22818 $0.57099 $40.66 12/17/2003 -- -- $0.02779 $0.02779 $31.75 12/20/2001 -- -- $0.16925 $0.16925 $21.12 12/20/2000 -- -- $0.64495 $0.64495 $15.56 12/11/1998 -- $0.21190 $0.22240 $0.43430 $14.30 12/12/1997 -- $0.48740 -- $0.48740 $16.54 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 -- -- $7.14363 $7.14363 $48.63 12/07/2021 -- -- $12.34819 $12.34819 $71.75 12/08/2020 -- -- $22.82989 $22.82989 $63.14 12/06/2019 -- -- $8.83830 $8.83830 $82.82 12/07/2018 -- -- $14.98779 $14.98779 $69.66 12/07/2017 -- -- $0.00549 $0.00549 $90.04 12/09/2015 -- -- $0.14191 $0.14191 $71.63 12/31/2014 $0.04974 -- -- $0.04974 $68.36 12/08/2014 -- $0.12815 $5.19208 $5.32023 $66.90 12/10/2013 -- -- $1.06512 $1.06512 $65.20 12/07/2012 -- -- $4.32119 $4.32119 $49.80 12/15/2011 -- -- $5.24345 $5.24345 $44.96 12/15/2010 -- -- $1.72061 $1.72061 $49.23 12/31/2009 $0.02053 -- -- $0.02053 $2.30 12/16/2008 -- -- $5.19180 $5.19180 $1.68 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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Fund Documents
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