Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 25, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth.
Strategy. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the stocks of large-cap U.S. companies. 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. The fund defines a large-cap company as a company whose market capitalization falls above the minimum market capitalization in the MSCI USA Large Cap Index or MSCI World Large Cap Index (after systematically removing any companies that cannot reasonably be considered a large-cap company from the low end of the range of … The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the stocks of large-cap U.S. companies. 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. The fund defines a large-cap company as a company whose market capitalization falls above the minimum market capitalization in the MSCI USA Large Cap Index or MSCI World Large Cap Index (after systematically removing any companies that cannot reasonably be considered a large-cap company from the low end of the range of each index). The market capitalization of the companies in the indexes change over time and the indexes are periodically reconstituted to ensure that they continue to accurately reflect the large-cap equity market. As of December 31, 2025, the smallest market capitalization represented across these indexes (after removing any outlier companies) was $18 billion. The fund uses fundamental, bottom-up research and takes a core approach to stock selection, which does not emphasize either growth or value styles of investing. Because the fund is not limited to seeking stocks with either growth or value characteristics, stocks will be selected that the adviser believes have the most favorable combination of company fundamentals, earnings potential, and valuation. Sector allocations are largely the result of the funds focus on bottom-up stock selection. At times, the fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in the same economic sector, such as the information technology sector. In selecting stocks, the adviser typically seeks out companies with one or more of the following characteristics: ? experienced and capable management; ? above-average earnings growth, cash flow growth, or profit margins; ? leading or improving market position or proprietary advantages; ? attractive business niche with the potential to sustain earnings momentum even during times of slow economic growth; ? attractive valuation relative to a companys peers or its own historical norm; ? low stock price relative to a companys underlying asset values; and/or ? potential to conduct share repurchases. Through fundamental, bottom-up analysis, the fund seeks to identify the most attractively valued large U.S. companies with capital appreciation potential, by placing less emphasis on economic trends, business cycles, or the industry in which the company operates.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA CORP | — | $1.33B | 8.08% |
| APPLE INC | — | $1.21B | 7.35% |
| ALPHABET INC CL C | — | $933.89M | 5.65% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $916.80M | 5.55% |
| BROADCOM INC | — | $514.30M | 3.11% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $408.61M | 2.47% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE and CO | — | $329.01M | 1.99% |
| AMAZON.COM INC | — | $304.86M | 1.85% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | — | $289.31M | 1.75% |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE | — | $257.06M | 1.56% |
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. |
|---|---|---|
| Variable Portfolio - Partners Core Equity Fund | 68% | 0.68% |
| Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF · ADME | 52% | 0.79% |
| Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF · ACIO | 52% | 0.79% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 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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