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Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund Class C Shares QCSGX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 25.75  /  +0.90 %
  • Total Assets 823.7M
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    2.020%
  • Expense Ratio 1.960%
  • Distribution Fee Level Above Average
  • Share Class Type Level Load
  • Category Small Growth
  • Investment Style Small Growth
  • Min. Initial Investment 1,500
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 0.00
  • Turnover 91%

USD | NAV as of Oct 03, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Oct 03, 2026, 12:11 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis QCSGX

Will QCSGX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable QCSGX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the QCSGX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of QCSGX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Multiple alpha sources power this unique small-growth quant strategy.

Analyst Drew Carter

Drew Carter

Analyst

Summary

Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth distinguishes itself with a machine-learning-driven quantitative process designed to tap multiple, evolving sources of alpha. Its Above Average Process rating reflects confidence in the strategy’s ability to effectively combine valuation, quality, and technical signals within a single, flexible framework. Its People rating remains Average. This strategy includes mutual fund and separately managed account vehicles.

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Portfolio Holdings QCSGX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 15.1
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
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