Founded in 1954, First Pacific Advisors (FPA) manages $32 billion in assets, focusing on intrinsic value evaluation and price management. FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Inv (QRSVX) and FPA Flexible Fixed Income (FPFIX) are recommended for long-term investment due to strong returns, low expenses, and Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 or 2.
QRSVX invests in small-cap companies, with lead manager Steve Scruggs since 2002. Top holdings include Fabrinet, Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF, and TD SYNNEX Corp. Annualized returns for QRSVX are 13.4% (3-year) and 10.3% (5-year), with a net expense ratio of 0.92%.
FPFIX seeks capital appreciation through large-cap equity securities. Lead manager Abhijeet Patwardhan has overseen the fund since 2018. Top holdings include Misc Bonds, U.S. Treasury Notes, and U.S. Treasury Bills. FPFIX boasts annualized returns of 7.2% (3-year) and 4% (5-year), with a net expense ratio of 0.55% and a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1.
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