The Hodges Fund (HDPMX) recent returns have outperformed the S&P 500 and Eric Marshall shares some stock picks that have helped recent performance.
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The HDPMX Fund returned 26.65% for the period 12/31/2015 through 8/24/2016 and 25.35% from 12/31/2015 through 8/30/2016.
For the periods ended 12/31/16, the Morningstar Mid Cap Growth Category return was 5.19% for 1 year, 4/23% for 3 year and 11.81% for 5 year.
S&P 500 Index Performance as of 12/31/16: 1 year: 11.96%, 3 year: 8.87%, 5 year: 14.66%, Since Inception (12/18/07): 9.51%.
Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFINX) Performance as of 9/30/16: 1 year: 15.27%, 3 year: 11.00% 5 year: 16.20%, Since Inception (12/18/07): 6.58%. The Vanguard 500 Index Fund seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large-capitalization stocks.
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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.
Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market.
Index Definitions:
The S&P 500 Index is a broad based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is widely recognized as a representative of the equity market in general.
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Definitions of Terms:
Consumer Cyclicals: A category of stocks that rely heavily on the business cycle and economic conditions. Consumer cyclicals include industries such as automotive, housing, entertainment and retail. The category can be further divided into durable and non-durable sections. Durable cyclicals include physical goods such as hardware or vehicles, while non-durables represent items like movies or hotel services.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): the portion of a company’s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. Earnings per share serves as an indicator of a company’s profitability.