Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

(9) Commitments and Contingencies

In addition to the operating leases discussed in Note 5, the Company has contractual expense ratio limitations in place with respect to the Hennessy Midstream Fund, the Hennessy Technology Fund, and the Hennessy Stance ESG ETF. The contractual expense ratio limitations with respect to the Hennessy Midstream Fund and the Hennessy Technology Fund will expire February 28, 2024, unless extended. The contractual expense ratio limitation with respect to the Hennessy Stance ESG ETF will expire  December 31, 2024, unless extended. Total fees waived during the three months ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were $0.04 million and $0.03 million, respectively. To date, the Company has only waived fees based on contractual obligations but has the ability to waive fees at its discretion. Any decision to waive fees would apply only on a going forward basis.

The Company has no other commitments and no significant contingencies with original terms in excess of one year.