Investment objective & strategy
As of Jan. 27, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The investment objective of the VELA International Fund is to provide long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. The fund, under normal market conditions, invests its assets primarily in non-U.S. equity securities of companies of any size (including small capitalization, mid capitalization and large capitalization companies) that the Adviser believes are undervalued. Equity securities consist of common and preferred stocks. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by companies (i) that are headquartered or have their principal place of business outside the U.S., (ii) whose primary trading markets are outside the U.S. or (iii) that have at least 50% of their assets in, or derive at least 50% of their total revenues or profits from, goods or services produced in or sales made in countries outside the … The fund, under normal market conditions, invests its assets primarily in non-U.S. equity securities of companies of any size (including small capitalization, mid capitalization and large capitalization companies) that the Adviser believes are undervalued. Equity securities consist of common and preferred stocks. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by companies (i) that are headquartered or have their principal place of business outside the U.S., (ii) whose primary trading markets are outside the U.S. or (iii) that have at least 50% of their assets in, or derive at least 50% of their total revenues or profits from, goods or services produced in or sales made in countries outside the U.S. The fund intends to diversify its investments across different countries and regions. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities of companies located in emerging market countries at the time of purchase. Emerging market countries include those generally recognized to be an emerging market country by the international financial community; classified by the United Nations as a developing country; or classified as an emerging market country by Morningstar, Inc., or other index or data provider. The Adviser focuses on estimating a companys value independent of its current stock price. To estimate a companys value, the Adviser concentrates on the fundamental economic drivers of the business. The primary focus is on bottom-up analysis, which takes into consideration earnings, revenue growth, operating margins, balance sheet strength, free cash flow generation, management stewardship, and other economic factors. The Adviser also considers the level of industry competition, regulatory factors, the threat of technological obsolescence, and a variety of other industry factors. If the Advisers estimate of a companys value differs sufficiently from the current market price, the company may be an attractive investment opportunity. In constructing a portfolio of securities, the Adviser is not constrained by the sector or industry weights in the benchmark. The Adviser relies on individual stock selection and discipline in the investment process to add value. The highest portfolio security weights are assigned to companies where the Adviser has the highest level of confidence. Once a stock is owned by the fund, the Adviser continues to monitor the companys strategies, financial performance, and competitive environment. The Adviser cause the fund to may sell a security as it reaches the Advisers estimate of the companys value, if the Adviser believes that the companys earnings, revenue growth, operating margin or other economic factors are deteriorating, if the original investment thesis leading to the purchase of the companys stock no longer applies, or if the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes offers a better investment opportunity.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST AM-TR OB-X | TMPXX | $7.66M | 10.27% |
| INFINEON TECHS. AG | IFX | $2.02M | 2.71% |
| AMBEV SA COM NPV ABEV3 | ABEV3 BZ | $1.96M | 2.62% |
| ALAMOS GOLD INC A | — | $1.87M | 2.50% |
| CRITEO SA-SPON ADR DEPOSITARY RECEIPT | CRTO | $1.83M | 2.45% |
| Nomad Foods Ltd. USD ORD SHS | NOMD US | $1.80M | 2.41% |
| ASSOC BRIT FOODS | — | $1.68M | 2.25% |
| Total S.A. | TTE US | $1.65M | 2.21% |
| Globant SA | — | $1.57M | 2.11% |
| HIKMA PHARMACEUT | — | $1.57M | 2.10% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How 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. |
|---|---|---|
| VELA INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND | 11% | 0.84% |
| VELA LARGE CAP PLUS FUND | 10% | 1.02% |
| Destiny Tech100 Inc. | 10% | — |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| VELA Investment Management, LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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