Investment objective & strategy
As of Jan. 24, 2023 · prospectusObjective. The fund has an investment objective of long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers organized or headquartered in, or having significant exposure to, the emerging markets. The subadviser generally considers emerging markets countries to be those included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. As of the date of this prospectus, SGA considers an issuer that derives at least 50% of its revenue from a particular country as having significant exposure to that country. SGA uses an investment process to identify companies that it believes have a high degree of predictability, strong profitability and above average earnings and cash flow growth. SGA selects investments for the funds portfolio that it believes have superior long-term earnings prospects … Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers organized or headquartered in, or having significant exposure to, the emerging markets. The subadviser generally considers emerging markets countries to be those included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. As of the date of this prospectus, SGA considers an issuer that derives at least 50% of its revenue from a particular country as having significant exposure to that country. SGA uses an investment process to identify companies that it believes have a high degree of predictability, strong profitability and above average earnings and cash flow growth. SGA selects investments for the funds portfolio that it believes have superior long-term earnings prospects and attractive valuation. To the extent consistent with the funds investment objective and strategies, the subadviser will consider as an element of its investment research and decision making processes for the fund any environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) factors that the subadviser believes may influence risks and opportunities of companies under consideration. However, the pursuit of ESG-related goals is not the funds investment objective, nor one of its investment strategies. Therefore, ESG factors by themselves are not expected to determine investment decisions for the fund. The funds equity investments may include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into or exchangeable for common stocks, and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in companies of all market capitalizations. The fund will allocate its assets among various regions and countries (but no fewer than three countries). From time to time, the fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in the securities of companies in only a few countries and one or a few regions. Although the fund seeks investments across a number of sectors, from time to time, the fund may have significant positions in particular sectors. The fund is non-diversified under federal securities laws. SGA will sell a portfolio holding when it believes the securitys fundamentals deteriorate, its valuation is no longer attractive, or a better investment opportunity arises.
Top holdings
As of Sept. 29, 2023 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALMART DE MEXIC | — | $302.26K | 6.51% |
| FOMENTO ECONO MEX(FEMSA)SP ADR | — | $293.18K | 6.31% |
| Infosys Ltd. SPONSORED ADR | INFY US | $291.90K | 6.29% |
| HDFC BANK LTD SPON ADR | — | $286.61K | 6.17% |
| FAST RETAILING CO LTD | — | $258.43K | 5.57% |
| CP ALL PCL-F | — | $238.36K | 5.13% |
| XP, Inc., Class A | XPVVV | $211.76K | 4.56% |
| YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC - XHKG LISTING | — | $198.25K | 4.27% |
| MERCADOLIBRE INC | — | $196.52K | 4.23% |
| BANK CENTRAL ASI | — | $187.80K | 4.05% |
Portfolio moves
Jun 30, 2023 → Sep 29, 2023How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Virtus SGA New Leaders Growth Fund | 26% | 0.91% |
| Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 19% | 0.95% |
| C WorldWide International Equities Fund | 14% | 0.55% |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of September 29, 2023, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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