Investment objective & strategy
As of Oct. 23, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The objective of the DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund (the Fund) is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of medium-sized companies (80% Policy). For these purposes, the Funds Adviser defines medium-sized companies as those companies that, at the time of purchase, have market capitalizations within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index on a rolling three-year basis. As of September 30, 2025, the minimum and maximum market capitalizations on a rolling three-year basis within the Russell Midcap Growth Index were $304 million and $323 billion, respectively. Following the Funds investment in a security, it may appreciate or depreciate significantly in value and result in the Fund holding securities with market capitalizations that … Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of medium-sized companies (80% Policy). For these purposes, the Funds Adviser defines medium-sized companies as those companies that, at the time of purchase, have market capitalizations within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index on a rolling three-year basis. As of September 30, 2025, the minimum and maximum market capitalizations on a rolling three-year basis within the Russell Midcap Growth Index were $304 million and $323 billion, respectively. Following the Funds investment in a security, it may appreciate or depreciate significantly in value and result in the Fund holding securities with market capitalizations that differ significantly from the time of the Funds investment. The Fund typically invests in U.S.-listed equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into U.S. common stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITs), American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Fund invests in equity securities of domestic companies that in the Advisers view possess superior long-term growth characteristics and have strong, sustainable earnings prospects and reasonably valued stock prices. The Fund may invest in companies that do not have particularly strong earnings histories but do have other attributes that in the Advisers view may contribute to accelerated growth in the foreseeable future, including initial public offerings (IPOs). The Adviser relies on selecting individual stocks and does not try to predict when the stock market may rise or fall. The Adviser uses in-house research and other sources to conduct analyses of prospective Fund investments. In purchasing Fund investments, the Advisers process begins with an initial analysis of prospective Fund investments across a range of industries, including, but not limited to, investments in the industrial, healthcare, and information technology sectors, in each of which the Fund currently invests a significant portion of its net assets. The Adviser then uses fundamental research to identify companies that it believes are well managed, are leaders in an industry niche, have a track record of success and/or exhibit sustainable growth. The Adviser may sell a security in the Funds portfolio if, for example, the Adviser believes it has become overvalued or its fundamentals have changed. The Adviser may also change the weighting in a stock if it becomes an excessively large position within the Fund due to appreciation. In addition, the Fund may strategically invest a significant portion of the Funds total assets in cash or cash equivalents if in certain market conditions other appropriate investments for the Fund are not available at prices the Adviser believes are favorable to the Fund.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOLAB INC | — | $14.12M | 5.38% |
| VULCAN MATERIALS CO | — | $13.54M | 5.16% |
| KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC | — | $11.31M | 4.31% |
| VERALTO CORP | — | $10.87M | 4.14% |
| HEICO CORP CL A | — | $10.85M | 4.14% |
| VEEVA SYSTEMS-A | — | $10.39M | 3.96% |
| BIO-TECHNE CORP | — | $10.38M | 3.96% |
| CBRE GROUP INC - CL A | — | $9.84M | 3.75% |
| TRANSDIGM GROUP INC | — | $9.72M | 3.70% |
| APPFOLIO INC - A | — | $9.59M | 3.65% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| DF DENT PREMIER GROWTH FUND · DFDPX | 38% | 0.99% |
| MidCap Account | 37% | 0.53% |
| MidCap Fund · PMBMX, PMBPX, PCBIX, PMBJX, PEMGX, PMBCX, PMAQX | 36% | 0.57% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| D.F. DENT AND COMPANY, INC. | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of October 23, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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