Fund Overview
Share Class
N
NAV | as of 04/14/2021
$32.33+$0.40 (+1.25%)
Morningstar | Style Box
Growth of $10,000 (Hypothetical)
Since Inception 04/23/1987 to 03/31/2021 = $430,971.25
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the 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. For performance information through the most recent month end please call 800.835.3879 or visit our website at amgfunds.com. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown.
Objective
Seeks capital appreciation
Why Consider
- Provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of undervalued small cap companies that demonstrate positive business momentum
- Employs a fundamental, research-oriented investment process that is built on the belief that a company's ability to generate consistent, long-term sustainable earnings growth will drive enhanced stock price performance over time
- Manages risk through portfolio diversification and a strong sell discipline
Performance
Performance
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The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the 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. For performance information through the most recent month end please call 800.835.3879 or visit our website at amgfunds.com. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown.
Expense Ratios
- Gross Expense Ratio: 1.18%
- Net Expense Ratio: 1.15%
- Expense Cap Expiration Date: 05/01/2022
Distributions & Pricing
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Calendar Year Distributions
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Ex-Date Total Distribution Income Short-term Cap Gains Long-term Cap Gains Dec 9, 2020 $11.525300 $0.079700 $0.579700 $10.865900 Dec 16, 2019 $2.630100 $0.091500 — $2.538600 Dec 27, 2018 $4.635700 — $0.384900 $4.250800 Dec 27, 2017 $2.968000 — $0.756200 $2.211800 Dec 27, 2016 $0.009900 — $0.009900 — Dec 28, 2015 $1.776200 $0.004400 $0.471400 $1.300400 Dec 26, 2014 $1.481400 — $0.735600 $0.745800 Dec 26, 2013 $0.011200 $0.007400 — $0.003800 Dec 26, 2008 $0.041900 — $0.036100 $0.005800 Dec 28, 2007 $3.879790 — $0.964210 $2.915580 Dec 14, 2006 $4.210000 — $0.760000 $3.450000 Dec 16, 2005 $6.420000 — $0.910000 $5.510000 Dec 16, 2004 $3.690000 — $1.190000 $2.500000 Dec 19, 2003 $1.560000 — $0.470000 $1.090000 Dec 8, 1999 $1.230000 $0.180000 — $1.050000 Dec 8, 1998 $0.320000 $0.110000 — $0.210000 Dec 16, 1997 $2.890000 $1.840000 — $1.050000 Dec 18, 1996 $3.610000 $1.730000 — $1.880000 Dec 27, 1995 $1.010000 $0.100000 — $0.910000 Dec 22, 1994 $1.930000 $0.740000 — $1.190000 Dec 29, 1993 $3.150000 $1.980000 — $1.170000 Dec 29, 1992 $0.910000 $0.710000 — $0.200000 Dec 26, 1991 $2.400000 $1.710000 — $0.690000 Sep 16, 1991 $0.010000 $0.010000 — — Dec 11, 1990 $0.090000 $0.090000 — — Sep 17, 1990 $0.010000 $0.010000 — — Dec 28, 1989 $1.300000 $0.940000 — $0.360000 Dec 30, 1988 $0.050000 $0.050000 — —
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Portfolio & Holdings
Portfolio & Holdings
Top Holdings (Equity)
As of: 03/31/2021
| Central Garden & Pet Co | 2.38% |
| Group 1 Automotive Inc | 2.29% |
| Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc | 2.16% |
| Tenet Healthcare Corp | 2.09% |
| Ameris Bancorp | 2.07% |
| Walker & Dunlop Inc | 2.02% |
| Columbus McKinnon Corp | 1.96% |
| Piper Sandler Cos | 1.81% |
| Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp | 1.81% |
| Stifel Financial Corp | 1.79% |
| % in Top 10 Holdings | 20.38% |
Investment Approach
Investment Approach
GW&K Small Cap Value Fund
- The Fund primarily invests in undervalued small cap companies
- GW&K believes quality small cap companies trading at low valuation levels offer attractive opportunities for stock price appreciation over time.
- Companies that can generate sustainable earnings growth possess these key attributes:
- A high quality management team focused on enhancing long-term value for shareholders.
- Experienced and motivated management
- Improving business model
- Catalyst for positive market revaluation
- GW&K seeks to add value through a fundamental research process and proprietary screening. A disciplined long-term research focus seeks to identify well-managed, undervalued companies with improving fundamental and financial characteristics
About
About GW&K Investment Management
Background
GW&K Investment Management is a dynamic investment management firm that offers asset allocation, active equity and fixed income investment solutions to help meet the needs of a diverse client base. GW&K’s founding principles of applying rigorous fundamental research, focusing on quality and maintaining a long-term view still guide its investment process today.
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View Fund DetailsFounded
1974
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Affiliate Since
2008
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Fund Inception
Fund Inception
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