A value-oriented fund seeking global investments for long-term growth.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in equities anywhere in the world.
- You're comfortable with a medium level of risk.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of January 31, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
US Equity |
54.7 |
|
International Equity |
44.7 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
0.6 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
United States |
54.7 |
|
Ireland |
11.3 |
|
France |
6.5 |
|
United Kingdom |
4.4 |
|
Taiwan |
3.7 |
|
Switzerland |
3.5 |
|
Denmark |
2.8 |
|
China |
1.8 |
|
Israel |
1.6 |
|
Other |
9.7 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Technology |
23.8 |
|
Financial Services |
17.0 |
|
Healthcare |
11.8 |
|
Consumer Goods |
10.6 |
|
Industrial Goods |
9.2 |
|
Consumer Services |
8.8 |
|
Energy |
5.4 |
|
Industrial Services |
4.0 |
|
Utilities |
3.8 |
|
Other |
5.6 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of January 31, 2025)
Top holdings |
% |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl B |
4.5 |
Alphabet Inc Cl A |
4.2 |
Microsoft Corp |
4.1 |
Oracle Corp |
3.9 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd - ADR |
3.7 |
Booking Holdings Inc |
3.4 |
Meta Platforms Inc Cl A |
2.4 |
Crh PLC |
2.4 |
Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc |
2.2 |
S&P Global Inc |
2.2 |
Total allocation in top holdings |
33.0 |
Portfolio characteristics |
|
Standard deviation |
12.2% |
Dividend yield |
1.8% |
Average market cap (million) |
$677,239.3 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
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5 YR |
10 YR |
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Calendar year returns (%)
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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2018 |
2017 |
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Range of returns over five years
(September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2025)
Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
13.8% |
March 2025 |
4.3% |
Sept. 2023 |
Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
8.0% |
100.0% |
20 |
0 |
Q4 2024 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
Global equities were supported by interest-rate cuts from major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and European Central Bank. Although activity in some sectors of the global economy slowed, overall financial conditions and corporate health appeared strong. The potential for tax cuts and deregulation from the new U.S. administration gave investors optimism about higher U.S. corporate profit growth.
Performance
The Fund’s relative exposure to Booking Holdings Inc., Alphabet Inc. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. had a positive impact on performance. Relative exposure to Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Nike Inc. and Steris PLC had a negative impact.
At the sector level, stock selection in financials, infrastructure, consumer staples and consumer discretionary had a positive impact on performance. The Fund’s underweight exposure to the information technology and communication services sectors was negative for performance.
During the quarter, the sub-advisor added Demant AS and Applied Materials Inc. The sub-advisor sold Sonova Holding AG and Melrose Industries PLC.
Outlook
The sub-advisor continues to search global equity markets for attractively valued companies. The sub-advisor’s selection process isn’t driven by macroeconomic events and doesn’t include any macroeconomic forecasting.