Objective & Strategy
The fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in a diversified portfolio of reasonably priced, quality, small-cap foreign companies with strong fundamentals and sustainable earnings growth.
Morningstar Rating ™
Overall Rating - Foreign Small/Mid Blend CategoryAs of 12/31/2020 the Fund had an overall rating of 3 stars out of 95 funds and was rated 2 stars out of 95 funds, 4 stars out of 85 funds and 2 stars out of 55 funds for the 3-, 5- and 10- year periods, respectively.
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Management team
Top Equity Holdings | View all
% of Total Assets | |
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Calian | 5.02 |
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores | 4.08 |
Precia | 3.38 |
Mortgage Advice Bureau | 2.94 |
E-L Financial | 2.94 |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte | 2.83 |
Gamesys | 2.71 |
Nabtesco | 2.70 |
LiveChat Software | 2.66 |
Cartrack | 2.65 |
May not equal 100% due to rounding.
Holdings are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations.
Average Annual Returns (%)
Incept. Date |
Max Load (%) |
Since Incept. (%) |
YTD (%) | 1Y (%) | 3Y (%) | 5Y (%) | 10Y (%) | |
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NAV | 08/31/2000 | N/A | 8.77 | 10.16 | 10.16 | 2.00 | 9.02 | 5.06 |
Load | 08/31/2000 | 5.50 | 8.47 | 4.09 | 4.09 | 0.09 | 7.79 | 4.47 |
NAV | 08/31/2000 | N/A | 8.77 | 10.16 | 10.16 | 2.00 | 9.02 | 5.06 |
Load | 08/31/2000 | 5.50 | 8.47 | 4.09 | 4.09 | 0.09 | 7.79 | 4.47 |
Annualized Benchmark Returns
Index Name | 1 Mo (%) | 3 Mo (%) | 1Y (%) | 3Y (%) | 5Y (%) | 10Y (%) |
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MSCI AC World Ex US Small Cap Index NR | 6.99 | 18.57 | 14.24 | 4.59 | 9.37 | 5.95 |
MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Growth Index | 7.10 | 16.16 | 23.69 | 8.00 | 10.92 | 6.97 |
MSCI AC World Ex US Small Cap Index NR | 6.99 | 18.57 | 14.24 | 4.59 | 9.37 | 5.95 |
MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Growth Index | 7.10 | 16.16 | 23.69 | 8.00 | 10.92 | 6.97 |
An investment cannot be made directly in an index.
Expense Ratio per Prospectus
Management Fee | 0.93 |
12b-1 Fee | 0.25 |
Other Expenses | 0.38 |
Interest/Dividend Exp | 0.00 |
Total Other Expenses | 0.38 |
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying Fund Fees & Expenses) | 0.02 |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.58 |
Contractual Waivers/Reimbursements | -0.01 |
Net Expenses - PER PROSPECTUS | 1.57 |
Additional Waivers/Reimbursements | 0.00 |
Net Expenses - With Additional Fee Reduction | 1.57 |
Historical Prices
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Distributions
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Sector Breakdown
Holdings | % of Total Net Assets |
---|---|
CASH/OTHER | 7.50 |
Communication Services | 1.80 |
Consumer Discretionary | 10.60 |
Consumer Staples | 3.90 |
Energy | 4.40 |
Financials | 16.30 |
Health Care | 7.20 |
Industrials | 30.80 |
Information Technology | 8.30 |
Real Estate | 6.70 |
May not equal 100% due to rounding.
The holdings are organized according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. and Standard & Poor's.
Fund Characteristics
3-Year Alpha | -2.28% |
3-Year Beta | 0.97 |
3-Year R-Squared | 0.95 |
3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.03 |
3-Year Standard Deviation | 21.22 |
Number of Securities | 59 |
Total Assets | $251,078,731.00 |
Wghtd Med Mkt Cap MM$ | $1,001.00 |
Source: StyleADVISOR
Benchmark: MSCI AC World Ex US Small Cap Index NR
Top Equity Holdings | View all
% of Total Assets | |
---|---|
Calian | 5.02 |
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores | 4.08 |
Precia | 3.38 |
Mortgage Advice Bureau | 2.94 |
E-L Financial | 2.94 |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte | 2.83 |
Gamesys | 2.71 |
Nabtesco | 2.70 |
LiveChat Software | 2.66 |
Cartrack | 2.65 |
May not equal 100% due to rounding.
Holdings are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations.
Top Countries
% of Total Assets | |
---|---|
United Kingdom | 19.42 |
Canada | 12.53 |
France | 7.12 |
Mexico | 6.91 |
Poland | 5.43 |
Brazil | 4.68 |
South Africa | 4.11 |
United States | 3.13 |
Egypt | 3.11 |
Japan | 2.70 |
May not equal 100% due to rounding.
Top Industries
% of Total Assets | |
---|---|
Industrial Machinery | 9.49 |
Application Software | 6.74 |
Diversified Support Services | 6.32 |
Life & Health Insurance | 4.47 |
Health Care Services | 4.20 |
Financial Exchanges & Data | 4.08 |
Real Estate Services | 3.68 |
Biotechnology | 3.01 |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance | 2.94 |
Airport Services | 2.83 |
May not equal 100% due to rounding.
The holdings are organized according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. and Standard & Poor's.
Fund Documents
About risk
Derivatives Risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund's returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund's ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.
Developing/Emerging Markets Securities Risk. The prices of securities issued by foreign companies and governments located in developing/emerging market countries may be affected more negatively by inflation, devaluation of their currencies, higher transaction costs, delays in settlement, adverse political developments, the introduction of capital controls, withholding taxes, nationalization of private assets, expropriation, social unrest, war or lack of timely information than those in developed countries.
Foreign Securities Risk. The Fund's foreign investments may be affected by changes in a foreign country's exchange rates, political and social instability, changes in economic or taxation policies, difficulties when enforcing obligations, decreased liquidity, and increased volatility. Foreign companies may be subject to less regulation resulting in less publicly available information about the companies.
Geographic Focus Risk. From time to time the Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in securities of issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. If the Fund focuses its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund's investment performance may also be more volatile if it focuses its investments in certain countries, especially emerging markets countries.
Growth Investing Risk. Growth stocks tend to be more expensive relative to their earnings or assets compared with other types of stock. As a result they tend to be more sensitive to changes in their earnings and can be more volatile.
Investing in the European Union Risk. Many countries in the European Union are susceptible to high economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debts of European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. The European Union faces major issues involving its membership, structure, procedures and policies, including the adoption, abandonment or adjustment of the new constitutional treaty, the European Union's enlargement to the south and east, and resolution of the European Union's problematic fiscal and democratic accountability. Efforts of the member states to further unify their economic and monetary policies may increase the potential for the downward movement of one member state's market to cause a similar effect on other member states' markets. European countries that are part of the European Economic and Monetary Union may be significantly affected by the tight fiscal and monetary controls that the union seeks to impose on its members.
Management Risk. The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund's portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
Market Risk. The prices of and the income generated by the Fund's securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and currency and interest rate fluctuations.
Preferred Securities Risk. Preferred securities may include provisions that permit the issuer, in its discretion, to defer or omit distributions for a certain period of time. If the Fund owns a security that is deferring or omitting its distributions, the Fund may be required to report the distribution on its tax returns, even though it may not have received this income. Further, preferred securities may lose substantial value due to the omission or deferment of dividend payments.
Small- and Mid-Capitalization Risks. Stocks of small- and mid-sized companies tend to be more vulnerable to adverse developments and may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and limited product lines, markets, management and financial resources. The securities of small- and mid-sized companies may be more volatile due to less market interest and less publicly available information about the issuer. They also may be illiquid or restricted as to resale, or may trade less frequently and in smaller volumes, all of which may cause difficulty when establishing or closing a position at a desirable price.