Keeley Small Cap Dividend Value Fund Class A (KSDVX)

Overview

The advisor focuses on a niche investment strategy tailored towards small market capitalization companies that pay dividends or are anticipated to do so in the foreseeable future. This strategy is underpinned by a commitment to invest in equity securities, emphasizing a blend of growth and income by targeting small cap entities. Their approach signifies a blend of risk-awareness and growth potential, aiming to capitalize on the unique market position and growth trajectory of small cap companies. By setting a threshold of investing no less than 80% of its net assets, the advisor demonstrates a proactive stance towards achieving its investment objective, translating into a focused yet diversified portfolio that is geared towards dividend yield and capital appreciation.

Products and Services

Offerings are meticulously designed to cater to investors seeking growth through dividends and small cap equities:

• Dividend-Paying Common Stocks

  Invests in common stocks of companies that pay dividends or are expected to issue dividends. This product aligns with investors aiming for income generation alongside potential capital growth, focusing primarily on small cap companies that exhibit promising financial health and dividend-paying capabilities.

• Preferred Stocks

  Selection includes preferred stocks, which hold a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stocks and often pay dividends at a fixed rate. Preferred stocks combine features of equity and debt, offering a more stable dividend income, thus appealing to conservative investors interested in small cap markets.

• Convertible Debt Securities

  This offering involves investing in convertible bonds or convertible debentures, which can be converted into a predetermined amount of the company's equity at certain times during the bond's life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder. This service draws investors looking for the potential for capital appreciation through conversion rights, alongside interest income, within the small cap space.

• Warrants

  Invests in warrants, which are derivatives that confer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a security—most commonly equity—at a certain price before expiration. This product is tailored for more aggressive investors seeking leveraged exposure to small cap companies, offering a cost-effective way to potentially profit from equity movements.