First Investors Opportunity B
Name
As ofPrice
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
16.5%
1 yr return
-5.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
6.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.9%
Net Assets
$978 M
Holdings in Top 10
15.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
N/A
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.96%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 4.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 34.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$500
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As ofPrice
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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FIMBX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 16.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.12%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameFirst Investors Opportunity Fund
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Fund Family NameFirst Investors
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Inception DateJan 12, 1995
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassB
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerSteven S. Hill
Fund Description
FIMBX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FIMBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.5% | -10.2% | 27.3% | 59.77% |
| 1 Yr | -5.0% | -37.6% | 16.0% | 80.08% |
| 3 Yr | 6.3%* | -14.0% | 13.1% | 76.10% |
| 5 Yr | 3.9%* | -15.2% | 9.8% | 75.30% |
| 10 Yr | 11.8%* | -4.2% | 14.7% | 68.51% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FIMBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -28.2% | -44.3% | 7.9% | 90.04% |
| 2022 | 9.4% | -20.7% | 25.7% | 27.59% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -15.1% | 40.3% | 83.27% |
| 2020 | -11.6% | -32.9% | 1.5% | 60.16% |
| 2019 | -3.1% | -42.4% | 14.7% | 70.73% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FIMBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 16.5% | -10.2% | 27.3% | 59.77% |
| 1 Yr | -8.2% | -37.6% | 17.0% | 33.33% |
| 3 Yr | 5.5%* | -11.2% | 18.9% | 32.27% |
| 5 Yr | 3.6%* | -15.2% | 12.1% | 33.47% |
| 10 Yr | 11.8%* | -4.2% | 14.7% | 22.10% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FIMBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -16.3% | -44.3% | 7.9% | 42.53% |
| 2022 | 17.8% | -8.7% | 25.7% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 7.0% | -4.9% | 40.3% | 74.50% |
| 2020 | -1.9% | -32.9% | 2.7% | 13.15% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | -42.4% | 17.2% | 53.66% |
FIMBX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FIMBX | Category Low | Category High | FIMBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 978 M | 1.66 M | 105 B | 35.25% |
| Number of Holdings | 107 | 5 | 3300 | 38.70% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 172 M | 1.78 M | 7.14 B | 37.16% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 15.57% | 5.1% | 98.8% | 71.65% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Hill-Rom Holdings Inc 1.81%
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 1.76%
- Citizens Financial Group Inc 1.68%
- WEC Energy Group Inc 1.62%
- Synopsys Inc 1.57%
- Charles River Laboratories International Inc 1.54%
- SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc 1.42%
- Fiserv Inc 1.42%
- ServiceMaster Global Holdings Inc 1.38%
- Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ADR 1.37%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FIMBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 96.35% | 24.97% | 100.45% | 58.62% |
| Cash | 3.65% | -0.69% | 40.74% | 39.85% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.10% | 19.16% |
| Other | 0.00% | -12.18% | 3.09% | 14.94% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.36% | 13.79% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 40.52% | 23.75% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FIMBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 17.78% | 0.11% | 38.95% | 31.42% |
| Financial Services | 15.37% | 0.00% | 52.69% | 49.81% |
| Industrials | 14.73% | 0.00% | 46.61% | 47.51% |
| Healthcare | 13.54% | 0.00% | 46.65% | 13.41% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.76% | 0.00% | 33.48% | 84.67% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.40% | -1.17% | 15.66% | 17.24% |
| Real Estate | 5.66% | -0.49% | 12.91% | 53.26% |
| Energy | 5.03% | -0.82% | 13.61% | 28.74% |
| Utilities | 4.88% | -0.50% | 27.98% | 30.65% |
| Basic Materials | 3.62% | -0.25% | 18.13% | 63.22% |
| Communication Services | 0.08% | 0.00% | 25.65% | 61.69% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FIMBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 90.36% | 14.28% | 100.30% | 65.13% |
| Non US | 5.99% | 0.00% | 52.93% | 22.61% |
FIMBX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FIMBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.96% | 0.03% | 6.27% | 10.73% |
| Management Fee | 0.70% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 40.61% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 82.05% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.35% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| FIMBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 4.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 13.16% |
Trading Fees
| FIMBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| FIMBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 34.00% | 1.00% | 196.54% | 34.87% |
FIMBX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FIMBX | Category Low | Category High | FIMBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 6.90% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FIMBX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FIMBX | Category Low | Category High | FIMBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.12% | -4.72% | 2.61% | 65.90% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FIMBX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.343 | |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.066 | |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.177 | |
| Jan 05, 2013 | $0.217 | |
| Jan 05, 2012 | $0.126 | |
| Jan 05, 2011 | $0.008 |
FIMBX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Steven S. Hill
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2004
15.26
15.3%
Hill serves as Co-Portfolio Manager of the Opportunity Fund and has served as either Portfolio Manager or Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2004. He joined First Investors in 2002 as an equity analyst. Prior to that, Hill was employed by UBS Warburg where he was a Director in their healthcare group and worked primarily on mergers and acquisitions. Prior to that, Hill was an investment banker for HSBC Securities and worked primarily on equity offerings and mergers and acquisitions.
Thomas Alonso
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 31, 2018
0.58
0.6%
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 40.52 | 6.87 | 0.02 |