Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 25, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in small companies whose common stocks are believed to be undervalued.
Strategy. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with a market capitalization that is within or below the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. As of December 31, 2025, the market capitalization range for the Russell 2000 Index was approximately $5.61 million to $25.99 billion. The market capitalization of the companies in the index changes over time and the index is periodically reconstituted … The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with a market capitalization that is within or below the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. As of December 31, 2025, the market capitalization range for the Russell 2000 Index was approximately $5.61 million to $25.99 billion. The market capitalization of the companies in the index changes over time and the index is periodically reconstituted to ensure that it continues to accurately reflect the small-cap equity market. The fund may, on occasion, purchase companies with a market capitalization above the range. The fund seeks the stocks of companies whose current stock prices do not appear to adequately reflect their underlying value as measured by assets, earnings, cash flow, or business franchises. In taking a value approach to investing, the advisers in-house research team seeks to identify companies that appear to be undervalued by various measures, and may be temporarily out of favor, but have good prospects for capital appreciation. In selecting investments, the adviser generally looks for one or more of the following: ? low price/earnings, price/book value, or price/cash flow ratios relative to the Russell 2000 Index, a companys peers, or a companys historical norm; ? low stock price relative to a companys underlying asset values; ? above-average dividend yield relative to a companys peers or its own historical norm; ? a plan to improve the business through restructuring; and/or ? a sound balance sheet and other positive financial characteristics. At times, the fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in the same economic sector, such as the financial sector. While most assets are typically invested in U.S. common stocks, including real estate investment trusts (REITs) that pool money to invest in properties and mortgages, the fund may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with its objective(s). The funds investments may include holdings in privately held companies and companies that only recently began to trade publicly.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC | — | $185.90M | 2.02% |
| COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEMS INC | — | $162.20M | 1.76% |
| TREASURY RESERVE FUND - Collateral | — | $134.97M | 1.46% |
| MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY | — | $129.13M | 1.40% |
| VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC | — | $122.63M | 1.33% |
| TEXAS CAPITAL BANCSHARES INC | — | $102.57M | 1.11% |
| PERMIAN RESOURCES CORP CL A | — | $99.32M | 1.08% |
| HA SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL INC | — | $97.62M | 1.06% |
| CARETRUST REIT INC | — | $89.34M | 0.97% |
| ONE GAS INC | — | $87.23M | 0.95% |
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. |
|---|---|---|
| Small Cap Value Portfolio | 77% | 0.87% |
| Small Company Value Trust · JAEQX, JAEPX, JAERX | 74% | 1.14% |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Stock Fund, Inc. · OTCFX, PASSX, OTIIX, TRZZX | 42% | 0.00% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | Adviser |
| T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 25, 2026, 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. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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