Aside from the overall view, the firm's portfolio managers have worked to align their interests with investors' by taking a personal stake and investing alongside them. Almost 18% of the firm’s assets are covered by invested managers. In terms of risk-adjusted performance, the AAM open-end and exchange-traded funds fall short of competitors, with an average five-year Morningstar Rating of 2.1 stars. The firm charges fees on its open-end and exchange-traded funds that are on par with category peers. On average, fees on its funds are within the middle quintile, giving it neither an advantage nor disadvantage compared with the competition.
Which Type of Dividend Fund Do You Prefer?
They may carry the same name, but not the same investment approach.