ASG:NYE-Liberty All-Star Growth Fund Inc.

ETF | Mid-Cap Growth | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 5.79

Change

+0.07 (+1.22)%

Market Cap

USD 0.10B

Volume

0.12M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

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ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. is a multi-managed fund focused on small, mid and large-capitalization growth stocks. Its portfolio includes common stocks, and short-term investments, including repurchase agreements. The Fund invests in various sectors, including information technology, industrials, consumer discretionary, healthcare, financials, energy, consumer staples, materials and telecommunication services.

Inception Date: 14/03/1986

Primary Benchmark: S&P 500 TR USD

Primary Index: S&P 500 TR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 1.3%

Management Expense Ratio:

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Top Holdings

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2019-06-18 )

Largest Industry Peers for Mid-Cap Growth

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index .. 0.07 %

+2.37 (+1.02%)

USD 24.16B
IWP iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth.. 0.24 %

+0.99 (+0.88%)

USD 15.17B
IJK iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth.. 0.24 %

+1.12 (+1.24%)

USD 8.12B
MDYG SPDR® S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth .. 0.15 %

+1.07 (+1.24%)

USD 3.06B
XMMO Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ET.. 0.39 %

+0.55 (+0.48%)

USD 1.60B
IVOG Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growt.. 0.20 %

+1.31 (+1.17%)

USD 0.78B
RFG Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure .. 0.35 %

+0.43 (+0.85%)

USD 0.31B
IPO Renaissance IPO ETF 0.60 %

-0.04 (-0.08%)

USD 0.18B
ETHO Etho Climate Leadership U.S. E.. 0.45 %

+0.95 (+1.66%)

USD 0.18B
CWS AdvisorShares Focused Equity E.. 0.68 %

+0.73 (+1.17%)

USD 0.14B

ETFs Containing ASG

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Mid-Cap Growth) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 31.89% 90% A- 91% A-
Dividend Return 2.28% 100% F 65% D
Total Return 34.17% 95% A 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -11.20% 17% F 29% F
Dividend Return 5.06% 100% F 69% C-
Total Return -6.13% 33% F 34% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 7.42% 15% F 60% D-
Dividend Return 42.12% 100% F 96% N/A
Total Return 49.54% 54% F 77% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.09% 22% F 66% D+
Dividend Return 14.28% 94% A 85% B
Total Return 10.20% 100% F 97% N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 19.45% 6% D- 36% F
Risk Adjusted Return 73.40% 50% F 75% C
Market Capitalization 0.10B 55% F 36% F

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.