AUER GROWTH FUND
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
17.4%
1 yr return
49.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
27.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
19.8%
Net Assets
$73.8 M
Holdings in Top 10
36.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.05%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 150.00%
Redemption Fee 1.00%
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
AUERX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 17.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 27.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.76%
- Dividend Yield 0.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameAUER GROWTH FUND
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Fund Family NameAuer
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Inception DateDec 28, 2007
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRobert Auer
Fund Description
AUERX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AUERX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.4% | -6.7% | 28.3% | 26.60% |
| 1 Yr | 49.7% | -2.8% | 63.7% | 3.84% |
| 3 Yr | 27.9%* | -3.0% | 34.9% | 1.79% |
| 5 Yr | 19.8%* | -5.2% | 44.1% | 2.16% |
| 10 Yr | 16.1%* | 2.9% | 31.2% | 2.64% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AUERX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.0% | -51.1% | 63.2% | 2.56% |
| 2024 | -10.0% | -39.7% | 22.5% | 90.79% |
| 2023 | 15.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 23.33% |
| 2022 | 3.9% | -33.6% | 212.9% | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 45.1% | -62.0% | 147.6% | 1.36% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AUERX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.4% | -6.7% | 28.3% | 26.60% |
| 1 Yr | 49.7% | -2.8% | 63.7% | 3.84% |
| 3 Yr | 27.9%* | -3.0% | 34.9% | 1.79% |
| 5 Yr | 19.8%* | -5.2% | 44.1% | 2.16% |
| 10 Yr | 16.1%* | 2.9% | 31.2% | 2.64% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AUERX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.2% | -6.4% | 67.1% | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 10.7% | -7.4% | 26.1% | 30.95% |
| 2023 | 21.3% | 1.8% | 35.4% | 14.62% |
| 2022 | 10.0% | -25.2% | 250.0% | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 45.1% | -3.0% | 157.9% | 1.90% |
NAV & Total Return History
AUERX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| AUERX | Category Low | Category High | AUERX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 73.8 M | 6.04 M | 64.9 B | 87.72% |
| Number of Holdings | 91 | 10 | 1553 | 61.38% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 26.6 M | 482 K | 3.72 B | 77.49% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 36.64% | 6.1% | 101.9% | 14.87% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Fidelity Investments Money Market Funds - Government Portfolio 15.08%
- B2Gold Corporation 3.18%
- ERO Copper Corporation 3.15%
- Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp 2.57%
- Galiano Gold, Inc. 2.18%
- SandRidge Energy, Inc. 2.17%
- Gulfport Energy Corporation 2.15%
- BKV Corporation 2.11%
- Vital Farms, Inc. 2.03%
- Antero Resources Corporation 2.03%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AUERX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 86.58% | 3.76% | 103.27% | 96.93% |
| Cash | 15.08% | 0.00% | 30.93% | 5.37% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 46.04% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.55% | 21.38% | 62.40% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 44.68% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 141.40% | 45.01% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AUERX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 23.84% | 0.00% | 29.42% | 0.52% |
| Industrials | 21.28% | 0.65% | 48.61% | 19.95% |
| Basic Materials | 19.32% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 0.52% |
| Technology | 13.42% | 0.00% | 27.23% | 9.19% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.84% | 0.35% | 51.62% | 37.53% |
| Financial Services | 7.00% | 0.00% | 35.05% | 96.33% |
| Real Estate | 1.29% | 0.00% | 44.41% | 87.14% |
| Healthcare | 0.54% | 0.00% | 25.76% | 97.64% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.48% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 96.06% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.86% | 88.71% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.58% | 94.23% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AUERX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 86.58% | 3.76% | 103.27% | 95.65% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 61.95% | 62.15% |
AUERX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| AUERX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% | 0.03% | 36.05% | 8.18% |
| Management Fee | 1.50% | 0.01% | 1.50% | 100.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 13.45% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.35% | 39.55% |
Sales Fees
| AUERX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| AUERX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 1.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 69.57% |
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.
| AUERX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 150.00% | 7.00% | 252.00% | 97.05% |
AUERX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| AUERX | Category Low | Category High | AUERX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.06% | 0.00% | 14.14% | 30.18% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| AUERX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| AUERX | Category Low | Category High | AUERX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.76% | -1.43% | 4.13% | 96.59% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| AUERX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.011 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.926 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.841 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $3.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $2.011 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.128 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.391 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.169 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.762 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
AUERX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Robert Auer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 28, 2007
14.43
14.4%
Robert C. Auer is the founder of SBAuer Funds, LLC. Prior to founding SBAuer Funds, LLC, Mr. Auer was employed between 1986 and August 2007 at Morgan Stanley, where he served as Vice President of Investments. On three separate occasions during his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Auer received the National Sales director award, granted to the top 10% of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisers. From 1996 to 2004, Mr. Auer was the lead stock market columnist for the Indianapolis Business Journal “Bulls & Bears” weekly column, authoring over 400 columns, which discussed a wide range of investment topics. Mr. Auer received his Bachelor of Science in Business Systems from Taylor University in 1983.
Eric McKenzie
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 31, 2013
9.33
9.3%
Mr. McKenzie joined SBAuer Funds, LLC in 2009 as Operations Manager and Analyst. Prior to joining SBAuer Funds, LLC, Mr. McKenzie served as Vice President of Distribution and Client Services for Huntington Bank. Mr. McKenzie began his career as an Investment Consultant with Charles Schwab and later with Bank One.
Paul Auer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 31, 2013
9.33
9.3%
Mr. Auer joined SB Auer Funds LLC in 2008. Prior to joining SB Auer Funds LLC, Mr. Auer served as CEO and President of a specialty pharmaceutical company for 20 years, where he also managed the business’ investment portfolios. He has managed personal and family investment portfolios since 1995.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 37.45 | 8.37 | 3.58 |