Oberweis Micro-Cap Fund
Name
As of 07/25/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
13.7%
1 yr return
10.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
11.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
19.1%
Net Assets
$466 M
Holdings in Top 10
25.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.53%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 81.00%
Redemption Fee 1.00%
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$500
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 07/25/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
OBMCX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 13.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.08%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameOberweis Micro-Cap Fund
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Fund Family NameOberweis
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Inception DateJan 10, 1996
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJames Oberweis
Fund Description
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in the securities of very small companies which, at the time of purchase, have a market capitalization within the range of companies represented in the Russell Micro-Cap Growth Index. As of June 30, 2023, the market capitalization range of the Russell Micro-Cap Growth Index was $1.9 million to $4.8 billion. The Fund invests principally in the common stocks of companies that the Fund’s investment adviser, Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (“OAM”), believes have the potential for significant long-term growth in market value.
The Fund seeks to invest in up-and-coming companies which OAM believes have the potential for increasing profitability and accelerating growth. The Fund primarily invests in companies headquartered in the United States. The Fund seeks to invest in equity securities that typically exhibit the following characteristics:
Under-Appreciated Revenue and Earnings Growth — potential for revenue and/or earnings growth in excess of consensus expectations.
Timely Catalyst — a recent positive earnings release or an earnings surprise that tangibly and quantitatively begins to confirm that consensus analyst expectations are too low.
Inflection Point of Change — a business that is experiencing change — often from a new product, a new management team or a regulatory change — as these changes can drive unexpected or underestimated growth. A significant gap generally exists between OAM’s forecasts and consensus analyst expectations.
Limited Analyst Coverage — a company not widely followed by other analysts to maximize the chances of finding misunderstood situations.
Sustainability — a sustainable business with a competitive position driven by niche market leadership, intellectual capital or unique manufacturing processes. Put another way, a reasonable barrier to competitive entry.
Operating Leverage — profitable and scalable business model, which tends to generate rising net profits margins as revenue growth accelerates.
Valuation — undervalued based on OAM’s growth forecasts and historical valuation metrics afforded the company and/or peers.
OBMCX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | OBMCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 13.7% | -7.0% | 32.7% | 17.65% |
| 1 Yr | 10.9% | -6.1% | 35.8% | 46.88% |
| 3 Yr | 11.5%* | -24.3% | 60.8% | 1.63% |
| 5 Yr | 19.1%* | -4.6% | 45.0% | 1.15% |
| 10 Yr | 15.5%* | 1.5% | 24.5% | 0.76% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | OBMCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.9% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 21.65% |
| 2022 | -11.8% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 23.3% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 29.9% | -63.0% | 127.9% | 46.68% |
| 2019 | 21.9% | -7.7% | 42.9% | 50.68% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | OBMCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 13.7% | -7.0% | 32.7% | 17.65% |
| 1 Yr | 10.9% | -6.1% | 35.8% | 46.88% |
| 3 Yr | 11.5%* | -24.3% | 60.8% | 1.63% |
| 5 Yr | 19.1%* | -4.6% | 45.0% | 1.15% |
| 10 Yr | 15.5%* | 1.5% | 24.5% | 0.76% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | OBMCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.9% | -19.0% | 136.8% | 28.62% |
| 2022 | -10.6% | -59.9% | 44.3% | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 53.4% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 29.9% | 1.5% | 150.8% | 70.02% |
| 2019 | 21.9% | 5.5% | 55.3% | 87.28% |
NAV & Total Return History
OBMCX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| OBMCX | Category Low | Category High | OBMCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 466 M | 207 K | 34.3 B | 56.68% |
| Number of Holdings | 83 | 7 | 1172 | 63.64% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 123 M | 52.5 K | 3.53 B | 53.83% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 25.91% | 9.0% | 100.1% | 35.71% |
Top 10 Holdings
- ADMA Biologics Inc 3.88%
- Camtek Ltd/Israel 3.14%
- Ultra Clean Holdings Inc 3.09%
- ACM Research Inc 2.55%
- Applied Optoelectronics Inc 2.48%
- Blue Bird Corp 2.41%
- CECO Environmental Corp 2.24%
- Sterling Infrastructure Inc 2.24%
- Veeco Instruments Inc 1.99%
- Primoris Services Corp 1.88%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | OBMCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.58% | 81.17% | 106.19% | 85.20% |
| Cash | 2.69% | 0.00% | 29.28% | 37.79% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.12% | 84.31% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.03% | 6.02% | 86.81% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 82.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.51% | 82.53% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | OBMCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 37.95% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 4.46% |
| Industrials | 21.19% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 13.90% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.02% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 15.15% |
| Healthcare | 14.55% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 84.67% |
| Communication Services | 4.57% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 12.83% |
| Energy | 3.51% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 34.94% |
| Financial Services | 1.71% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 97.33% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.50% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 95.19% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.57% | 87.70% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 94.83% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 96.43% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | OBMCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 95.58% | 18.92% | 106.19% | 73.62% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 75.84% | 85.74% |
OBMCX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| OBMCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.53% | 0.05% | 23.20% | 26.61% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.05% | 1.62% | 91.79% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 62.21% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | 99.39% |
Sales Fees
| OBMCX 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% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| OBMCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 95.92% |
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.
| OBMCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 81.00% | 3.00% | 439.00% | 69.53% |
OBMCX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| OBMCX | Category Low | Category High | OBMCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 87.70% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| OBMCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| OBMCX | Category Low | Category High | OBMCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.08% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 79.75% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| OBMCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.435 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $8.737 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $3.613 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.633 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $1.717 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Apr 28, 2017 | $0.604 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.010 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.543 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $1.375 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.340 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $2.130 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 10, 2006 | $1.465 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 11, 2005 | $2.305 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 12, 2004 | $7.905 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 10, 2000 | $2.331 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
OBMCX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
James Oberweis
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 04, 2001
20.58
20.6%
Jim is President of Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. and oversees all investment research at Oberweis. He has spent his entire career managing portfolios of high-growth, small-cap companies. Jim is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Jim earned an MBA with high honors from the University of Chicago and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois. He has been a featured guest on CNBC and Bloomberg Television and authors a growth stock column for Forbes. Jim is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), the Economic Club of Chicago, the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago, and the CFA Institute.
Kenneth Farsalas
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2015
7.09
7.1%
Ken joined Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. in November 2004 and is Director of U.S. Equities and Portfolio Manager for the firm’s domestic strategies. Previously, he was employed at Dearborn Partners LLC, where he was a Managing Director and the Director of Research. Prior to that, Ken worked as a small cap Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Sterling Johnston Capital Management, and began his career at SEI Capital Resources as an Investment Consultant. Ken is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago and a BS in Journalism and Economics from Northwestern University. He is a member of the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago and the CFA Institute. Ken has been featured on Forbes.com and has provided commentary on various investment issues to Investor’s Business Daily, Reuters and Bloomberg.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.02 | 5.25 |