Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund Institutional Class

This fund primarily directs its capital towards the common stock of smaller American enterprises. A significant portion of its portfolio, specifically a minimum of 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowed funds intended for investment), will be dedicated to small company holdings. The fund's advisor employs a small-capitalization investment approach, largely sourcing its selections from businesses found within the Russell 2000® Index. While focused, its investments are not exclusively confined to the equity securities of domestic issuers.