Overview
I
Shares
STMDX
Inception
Date
05.30.1980
Investment
Min.
$1,000,000
Subsequent
Investment Min.1
N/A
Max. Up Front
Sales Charge
N/A
Max. Deferred
Sales Charge
N/A
1If subsequent investments are made as part of an AIP, the minimum is $25.
Philosophy & Process
Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in securities of real estate and real estate related companies, or in companies which own significant real estate assets at the time of purchase ("real estate companies") including Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs").
REITs were created to enable investors to participate in the benefits of owning income-producing real estate. REITs own many different types of properties, including apartment complexes, office buildings, hotels, health care facilities, shopping centers and shopping malls.
Investment Considerations
Real estate funds may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry or geographic sector. Risks include declines in value of real estate, general and economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property and defaults by borrowers.
| Term | Class A Shares | Class C Shares | Class I Shares | Class R6 Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticker | STMMX | STMOX | STMDX | SCREX |
| Inception Date | 11.16.2015 | 11.16.2015 | 05.30.1980 | 02.03.2020 |
| Investment Min. | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000,000 | N/A |
| Subsequent Investment Min.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Max. Up Front Sales Charge | 5.75% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Max. Deferred Sales Charge | N/A | 1% | N/A | N/A |
2If subsequent investments are made as part of an AIP, the minimum is $25.
Portfolio Manager
Performance
| Term | QTR | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Shares with 5.75% Sales Charge | -12.12% | -0.15% | -0.15% | -6.05% | 2.58% | 5.93% |
| A Shares without Sales Charge | -6.75% | 5.95% | 5.95% | -4.17% | 3.80% | 6.62% |
| Institutional Shares | -6.69% | 6.24% | 6.24% | -3.94% | 4.07% | 9.49% |
| Lipper Real Estate Median | 24.73% | 24.25% | 46.27% | 10.91% | 15.59% | N/A |
The total expense ratios for Class A, C and I Shares are 1.11%, 1.86% and 0.86%, respectively. The gross expense ratio for Class R6 Shares is 0.86%. The net expense ratio for Class R6 Shares is 0.75%.
The Fund Administrator, Sterling Capital Management LLC, has contractually agreed to waive its administrative fees, pay Fund operating expenses, and/or reimburse the Fund 0.11% of the Class R6 avg. daily net assets for the period 02.01.2025-01.31.2026. Performance would have been lower without limitations in effect.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit the performance summary.
The performance of the Sterling Capital Real Estate Fund reflects the deduction of fees for value-added services associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The inception date for Class A Shares is 11.16.2015. The inception date for Class C Shares is 11.16.2015. The inception date for Class Inst'l Shares is 05.30.1980. The inception date for Class R6 Shares is 02.03.2020. The performance shown reflects the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gains distributions. Performance is annualized for periods greater than one year.
The performance shown prior to 11.16.2015 is that of the Stratton Real Estate Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") which reorganized into the Sterling Capital Real Estate Fund Institutional Shares (the Fund). Because the Fund had no investment operations prior to the closing of the reorganization, and based on the similarity of the Fund to the Predecessor Fund, the Predecessor Fund is treated as the survivor of the reorganization for accounting and performance reporting purposes. The inception date of the Predecessor Fund is 05.30.1980.
Characteristics
| # | Company Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 7.88% |
| 2 | American Tower Corp | 7.85% |
| 3 | Welltower Inc. | 6.35% |
| 4 | Equinix, Inc. | 5.38% |
| 5 | Prologis, Inc. | 4.92% |
| 6 | Ventas, Inc. | 4.06% |
| 7 | Extra Space Storage Inc. | 3.79% |
| 8 | Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 3.55% |
| 9 | UDR, Inc. | 3.52% |
| 10 | VICI Properties Inc | 3.47% |
Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk. Based on Market Value of securities.
Sector Allocation as of 12.31.2024
Allocations are based on the current weight to funds in the cited Sector. The composition of the fund's holdings is subject to change.
Growth of $10,000 as of 12.31.2024
The Growth of $10,000 is hypothetical based upon the performance of net A Shares at NAV for the period ended 12.31.2024. It includes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
Statistics
| Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Alpha | 0.19 |
| Beta | 0.97 |
| R-Squared | 98.62 |
| Standard Deviation | 17.30 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.32 |
3The Funds composition is subject to change. Annual Turnover Ratio is 12 month rolling calculation. Alpha, Beta, R-Squared, Standard Deviation, and Sharpe Ratio are based on a 10-year calculation.
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| Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Weighted Median P/E | 39.46 |
| Weighted Average P/B | 4.77 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap | $34.75B |
| Annual Turnover | 8% |
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- For the past two years, investors have experienced a powerful price momentum-driven market. - Price momentum supported by earnings revisions typically have a tight relationship coming out of a recession, but 2024 was different. - We explore the recent inverse relationship between momentum and dividend payers over this month and the past year.
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- This month, our discussions with clients involved their search for fast dividend growers in the value space. - We analyze the fastest dividend growers in the large cap value universe and ask if they are really growing their dividends or just reinstating them. - We note how we look for both dividend growth and differentiated securities that combine attractive elements of growth, yield, and risk-adjusted returns.
01.27.2025 • Andrew Richman, CTFA
Meet Andrew Richman, Sterling Capital Managing Director and Senior Fixed Income Client Strategist
Sterling Capital is pleased to share this closer look at Andy Richman, Managing Director. In this spotlight, he shares his favorite Sterling tradition, the qualities he thinks are the most important in the investment industry, and the book that really had an impact on him. It’s great to have you on our team, Andy! Thank you for everything you do, and for sharing this with us.
01.15.2025 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®
- 4Q24 generated interesting dynamics in terms of what stocks worked and what didn’t based on quality. - We discuss how low-quality stocks with B or worse ratings outperformed higher-quality stocks of B+ or better by +4.12% in the quarter and +10.50% in 2024. - In addition, unprofitable stocks were top performers during the quarter in the Russell 1000® Value Index. - Finally, we share how managers who were willing to own stocks with risk related to interest rates, the macroeconomy, or higher balance sheet leverage performed in the value space relative to their peers.
12.20.2024 • Andrew Richman, CTFA
Andy Richman's update on the December Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
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