Notable companies
The most notable companies in this group are Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Mastercard (NYSE:MA), Home Depot (NYSE:HD).
Industry description
The investment seeks to increase the value of the investment over the long-term ("long-term growth").
The fund primarily invests in common stocks of domestic small, medium- and large-sized companies believed to have growth potential. The adviser believes a company's annual sales volume and market capitalization (the number of shares outstanding multiplied by the per share price) are the factors most illustrative of a company's size. In distinguishing company size in terms of sales volume, the adviser considers a company's sales volume relative to peer companies in the company's industry.
Market Cap
The average market capitalization across the Nicholas MF is 1.12T. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 53.47B to 3.15T. MSFT holds the highest valuation in this group at 3.15T. The lowest valued company is DXCM at 53.47B.
Volume
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Nicholas MF was 71%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was 113% and the average quarterly volume growth was 74%
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Valuation Rating: 80
P/E Growth Rating: 65
Price Growth Rating: 45
SMR Rating: 28
Profit Risk Rating: 22
Seasonality Score: 15 (-100 ... +100)