The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth by investing primarily in a portfolio of equity securities of large-capitalization securities companies in emerging markets.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in equity securities of the developing countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
- You're comfortable with a medium to high level of risk.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of February 28, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
International Equity |
97.6 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
2.4 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
India |
21.6 |
|
Mexico |
19.3 |
|
Korea, Republic Of |
16.2 |
|
Taiwan |
14.4 |
|
Poland |
6.0 |
|
Hong Kong |
5.8 |
|
Indonesia |
5.4 |
|
Argentina |
3.2 |
|
Canada |
2.4 |
|
Other |
5.7 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Technology |
30.5 |
|
Financial Services |
19.6 |
|
Consumer Goods |
14.9 |
|
Consumer Services |
9.5 |
|
Industrial Goods |
8.1 |
|
Telecommunications |
6.9 |
|
Industrial Services |
4.8 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalent |
2.4 |
|
Healthcare |
2.0 |
|
Other |
1.3 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of February 28, 2025)
Top holdings |
% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd |
8.8 |
Dino Polska SA |
6.0 |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd |
5.8 |
SK Hynix Inc |
5.7 |
HDFC Bank Ltd - ADR |
4.9 |
Grupo Aeroportuario Pacifico SAB CV - ADR Sr B |
4.8 |
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd |
4.7 |
Coway Co Ltd |
4.6 |
Bank Central Asia Tbk PT |
4.6 |
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd |
4.6 |
Total allocation in top holdings |
54.5 |
Portfolio characteristics |
|
Standard deviation |
13.2% |
Dividend yield |
2.3% |
Average market cap (million) |
$191,458.9 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
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10 YR |
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2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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Range of returns over five years
(November 1, 2018 - April 30, 2025)
Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
8.4% |
March 2025 |
4.5% |
Dec. 2024 |
Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
5.8% |
100.0% |
19 |
0 |
Q1 2025 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
Emerging markets equities began the first quarter of 2025 up, supported by optimism about central bank monetary easing in key economies. However, the U.S. administration’s looming tariff threats weighed on equities by the end of the quarter. China had the best equity performance, while Taiwan equities were the weakest performers.
Performance
The Fund’s relative exposure to Dino Polska SA had the most positive impact on performance, benefiting from optimism about a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Relative exposure to Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. was negative for performance. Tata’s third-quarter results were lower than expected because of lower spending on information technology services and an investor shift from India to China.
At the sector level, stock selection in consumer staples and information technology had the most positive impact on the Fund’s performance. Stock selection in financials and communication services had a negative impact on performance, as did overweight exposure to information technology.
At a regional level, overweight exposure to Poland and Mexico had a positive impact on performance. Underweight exposure to China had a negative effect on performance.
Portfolio activity
The sub-advisor added Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. and sold Raia Drogasil SA.
Outlook
The Fund is focused on growth companies with high-quality and improving environmental, social and governance characteristics. The sub-advisor looks for companies with defendable business models, balance sheet strength and improving return on capital.