Al Frank Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
23.1%
1 yr return
52.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
23.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.7%
Net Assets
$84.3 M
Holdings in Top 10
26.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.49%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 5.10%
Redemption Fee 2.00%
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VALAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 23.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 23.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.83%
- Dividend Yield 0.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameAl Frank Fund
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Fund Family NameLifegoal ETFs
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Inception DateApr 30, 2006
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassAdv
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJohn Buckingham
Fund Description
VALAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VALAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 23.1% | -6.3% | 48.0% | 0.94% |
| 1 Yr | 52.3% | -0.8% | 92.5% | 0.52% |
| 3 Yr | 23.0%* | -0.2% | 43.3% | 4.62% |
| 5 Yr | 10.7%* | 0.2% | 25.0% | 29.65% |
| 10 Yr | 13.2%* | 4.0% | 27.7% | 10.84% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VALAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.6% | -43.6% | 32.4% | 11.44% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | -34.7% | 47.5% | 64.85% |
| 2023 | 7.3% | -16.9% | 46.1% | 40.44% |
| 2022 | -20.2% | -43.2% | 4.6% | 91.61% |
| 2021 | 16.9% | -44.1% | 57.5% | 47.84% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VALAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 23.1% | -6.3% | 48.0% | 0.94% |
| 1 Yr | 52.3% | -0.8% | 92.5% | 0.52% |
| 3 Yr | 23.0%* | -0.2% | 43.3% | 4.62% |
| 5 Yr | 10.7%* | 0.2% | 25.0% | 29.65% |
| 10 Yr | 13.2%* | 4.0% | 27.7% | 10.84% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VALAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.5% | -0.4% | 32.7% | 3.99% |
| 2024 | 13.3% | -17.4% | 47.5% | 57.61% |
| 2023 | 9.1% | -15.9% | 46.7% | 67.23% |
| 2022 | -13.5% | -42.0% | 8.5% | 95.01% |
| 2021 | 25.0% | 6.9% | 129.7% | 62.42% |
NAV & Total Return History
VALAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VALAX | Category Low | Category High | VALAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 84.3 M | 2.59 M | 238 B | 90.24% |
| Number of Holdings | 74 | 2 | 1671 | 57.71% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 20.6 M | 603 K | 47.6 B | 92.65% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 26.87% | 4.5% | 99.2% | 56.78% |
Top 10 Holdings
- FID-MM GOVT-I 4.90%
- JPMORGAN CHASE 2.68%
- ALPHABET INC-C 2.61%
- GOLDMAN SACHS GP 2.56%
- CORNING INC 2.48%
- CUMMINS INC 2.45%
- EXXON MOBIL CORP 2.43%
- APPLE INC 2.35%
- LAM RESEARCH 2.22%
- GENERAL MOTORS C 2.18%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VALAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 94.95% | 3.70% | 130.75% | 90.45% |
| Cash | 5.09% | 0.00% | 26.41% | 8.60% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.62% | 91.40% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.51% | 19.37% | 84.37% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.66% | 91.40% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 127.82% | 91.61% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VALAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 22.40% | 0.00% | 54.02% | 4.54% |
| Financial Services | 16.51% | 0.00% | 58.05% | 77.53% |
| Industrials | 14.22% | 0.00% | 42.76% | 19.73% |
| Healthcare | 12.29% | 0.00% | 27.67% | 88.29% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.22% | 0.00% | 22.74% | 14.35% |
| Communication Services | 6.67% | 0.00% | 26.58% | 32.81% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.25% | 0.00% | 34.10% | 77.74% |
| Energy | 4.37% | 0.00% | 54.00% | 82.49% |
| Basic Materials | 3.83% | 0.00% | 20.01% | 39.56% |
| Real Estate | 3.23% | 0.00% | 90.54% | 40.08% |
| Utilities | 1.02% | 0.00% | 27.04% | 84.39% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VALAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 94.95% | 3.70% | 130.75% | 72.51% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.70% | 92.55% |
VALAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VALAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.49% | 0.03% | 7.64% | 16.65% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 99.16% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 17.82% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.50% | 51.17% |
Sales Fees
| VALAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.95% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VALAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 2.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 68.75% |
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.
| VALAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5.10% | 0.00% | 240.00% | 2.90% |
VALAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VALAX | Category Low | Category High | VALAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.90% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 74.58% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VALAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VALAX | Category Low | Category High | VALAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.83% | -1.51% | 4.28% | 77.41% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VALAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2025 | $0.323 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2025 | $2.207 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $0.367 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $0.002 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $2.286 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $2.654 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2023 | $0.398 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2022 | $2.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2021 | $0.259 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2021 | $0.050 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2021 | $1.679 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2020 | $0.502 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2020 | $0.054 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 09, 2020 | $1.230 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2019 | $0.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2019 | $1.451 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2018 | $0.058 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 10, 2018 | $1.848 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2018 | $0.321 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2017 | $0.092 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2017 | $2.185 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2017 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2016 | $0.086 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2016 | $0.796 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2016 | $0.357 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2015 | $0.107 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2015 | $1.674 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2015 | $0.236 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2014 | $0.039 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2014 | $2.631 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2014 | $0.382 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $3.761 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
VALAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
John Buckingham
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 02, 1998
24.42
24.4%
John Buckingham leads a team that scrutinizes more than 300 stocks for money-management clients and newsletter subscribers. He is equally resolute in his management of the Al Frank Fund. Before the acquisition of the firm by Kovitz Investment Group in 2018, John was part of Al Frank Asset Management beginning in 1987, where he served as Director of Research since 1989 and Chief Portfolio Manager since 1990. John graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California in 1987 with a B.S. degree in computer science and a minor in business administration. His opinion is widely sought: John has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, is frequently interviewed by publications and conducts workshops at investment seminars.
Jason Clark
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 31, 2016
6.33
6.3%
Jason Clark, a member of the Investment Committee of Kovitz Investment Group’s AFAM Division, has been a part of the firm’s Research and Portfolio Management Department since 2007. Within research, Jason is primarily focused on fundamental analysis of individual stocks and industries. Within Portfolio Management, Jason is responsible for active account management, providing education about the firm’s investment strategies and portfolio management process and working with the firm’s current and prospective Private Wealth clients. After serving in the United States Navy, Jason graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in finance from the University of West Florida. His background includes experience as a fixed income specialist and corporate bond trader for Edward Jones and equity research associate with A.G. Edwards. Jason is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Orange County.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13 | 86.59 | 8.32 | 6.71 |