Royce Small-Cap Total Return Fund Investment Class (RYTRX)

Overview

The company operates as an investment fund that primarily focuses on dividend-paying equity securities, with a significant emphasis on investing in small-cap companies. It allocates at least 65% of its net assets to dividend-paying equity securities, demonstrating a strong orientation towards income-generating investments. Furthermore, the fund commits at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of small-cap companies under normal circumstances, highlighting its strategic focus on the small-cap market segment. Despite its primary concentration on U.S. companies, the fund maintains a flexible strategy that allows up to 25% of its net assets to be invested in securities of companies headquartered in foreign countries, indicating a diversification strategy that encompasses international exposure.

Products and Services

• Dividend-Paying Equity Securities

  Investing in dividend-paying equity securities makes up the core of the company’s investment strategy, with at least 65% of net assets allocated to this type of investment. This approach targets generating income through dividends, appealing to investors seeking regular income alongside potential capital growth.

• Small-Cap Equity Securities

  The fund is peculiarly focused on small-cap companies by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of such entities. This tactic is grounded in the belief that small-cap companies offer considerable growth potential, although they come with higher risks compared to large-cap companies.

• International Investments

  Up to 25% of the fund’s net assets may be invested in securities of companies headquartered outside the United States. This opens the door to diversification beyond domestic markets and exposes investors to international growth opportunities and the possibility of benefiting from global economic trends.