Fund Overview
Share Class
I
NAV | as of 10/15/2021
$44.59+$0.28 (+0.63%)
Morningstar | Style Box
Growth of $10,000 (Hypothetical)
Since Inception 12/30/1985 to 09/30/2021 = $402,313.45
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month end please call 800.835.3879. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
The MSCI All Country World Index replaced the Russell 3000® Growth Index as the Fund’s benchmark on March 19, 2021 because the Investment Manager and Subadviser believe the new benchmark is more representative of the Fund’s current investment strategies. Also, the previous secondary and tertiary benchmarks, the Russell 3000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, were removed. The benchmarks are provided for illustrative purposes only, are unmanaged, reflect reinvestment of income and dividends and do not reflect the impact of advisory fees. The Russell 3000 Growth Index is a widely unmanaged index of market activity based on the aggregate performance of a selected portfolio of publicly trade common stocks and we have included the results of such index to give you a perspective of the historical performance of the U.S. equity market.
Objective
A high-conviction, global equity portfolio seeking alpha-generating impact opportunities by investing in social and environmental solutions providers whose products and services can facilitate the transition to a more just, sustainable world.
Why Consider
- Seeks to maximize total return by investing in a diversified portfolio of global equities
- Utilizes an ESG strategy to invest and engage with companies whose products & services enable the transition to a sustainable and just world
- A high conviction global equity portfolio of investments aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Matt Zalosh, CFA
Partner and Chief Investment Officer, International Strategies
Performance
Performance
Read Important Investment DisclosuresReturns
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month end please call 800.835.3879. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
The MSCI All Country World Index replaced the Russell 3000® Growth Index as the Fund’s benchmark on March 19, 2021 because the Investment Manager and Subadviser believe the new benchmark is more representative of the Fund’s current investment strategies. Also, the previous secondary and tertiary benchmarks, the Russell 3000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, were removed. The benchmarks are provided for illustrative purposes only, are unmanaged, reflect reinvestment of income and dividends and do not reflect the impact of advisory fees. The Russell 3000 Growth Index is a widely unmanaged index of market activity based on the aggregate performance of a selected portfolio of publicly trade common stocks and we have included the results of such index to give you a perspective of the historical performance of the U.S. equity market.
Expense Ratios
- Gross Expense Ratio: 0.93%
- Net Expense Ratio: 0.93%
- Expense Cap Expiration Date: N/A
Distributions & Pricing
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Calendar Year Distributions
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Ex-Date Total Distribution Income Short-term Cap Gains Long-term Cap Gains Mar 24, 2021 $20.283200 — $16.488200 $3.795000 Dec 16, 2020 $8.642900 — $0.259400 $8.383500 Dec 16, 2019 $5.357400 — — $5.357400 Oct 30, 2008 $0.114500 — $0.114500 — Dec 28, 2007 $0.806360 — $0.196940 $0.609420 Oct 30, 2007 $4.416160 — $1.642140 $2.774020 Dec 28, 2006 $0.179100 — — $0.179100 Oct 26, 2006 $0.067520 — — $0.067520 Oct 27, 2000 $16.106670 — $6.505760 $9.600910 Dec 21, 1999 $1.643040 — $0.245000 $1.398040 Oct 27, 1999 $1.477710 — — $1.477710 Oct 26, 1998 $0.337585 $0.264391 — $0.073194 Oct 27, 1997 $7.023427 — $2.660094 $4.363333 Dec 27, 1996 $0.278871 — $0.221060 $0.057811 Oct 25, 1996 $1.068505 — $0.125950 $0.942555 Oct 26, 1995 $3.844860 — $3.101620 $0.743240 Oct 25, 1994 $1.452550 — — $1.452550 Dec 30, 1993 $0.225000 — $0.063000 $0.162000 Oct 25, 1993 $2.647630 — $1.369810 $1.277820 Dec 30, 1992 $0.285200 — — $0.285200 Oct 23, 1992 $0.267010 $0.010630 — $0.256380 Dec 30, 1991 $0.110000 $0.030000 $0.065000 $0.015000 Oct 24, 1991 $2.132950 $0.097100 $1.083850 $0.952000 Dec 28, 1990 $0.170000 $0.170000 — — Oct 24, 1990 $1.106300 $0.110250 — $0.996050 Dec 28, 1989 $0.170000 — $0.165000 $0.005000 Oct 24, 1989 $0.546000 $0.033400 — $0.512600 Oct 24, 1988 $0.038000 $0.038000 — — Dec 29, 1987 $0.018700 — — $0.018700 Oct 23, 1987 $0.862600 — — $0.862600 Oct 23, 1986 $0.029520 $0.029520 — —
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Portfolio & Holdings
Portfolio & Holdings
Top Holdings (Equity)
As of: 09/30/2021
| Carrier Global Corp | 3.05% |
| Shimano Inc | 3.01% |
| Borregaard ASA | 2.61% |
| Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc | 2.52% |
| Yamaha Corp | 2.50% |
| Xylem Inc | 2.43% |
| TopBuild Corp | 2.38% |
| Sonova Holding AG | 2.37% |
| Kerry Group PLC | 2.35% |
| TOMRA Systems ASA | 2.34% |
| % in Top 10 Holdings | 25.56% |
Investment Approach
Investment Approach
Boston Common Global Impact Fund
Our rigorous research process draws upon information from both traditional and unconventional sources to form a holistic understanding of corporate performance. We integrate comprehensive ESG criteria with financial research to identify sustainable companies that possess long term drivers of success:
- Visionary management teams with the potential to capitalize on new market opportunities and revenue streams.
- Productivity and efficiency improvements capable of supporting higher profit margins.
- The avoidance of unanticipated costs stemming from inadequate attention to ESG risks.
- As a result, relative to market benchmarks, our process seeks to enhance portfolio quality, return potential, and risk reduction over the long term.
- We use shareholder leverage to influence corporate and industry practices globally, often in collaboration with coalitions of shareowners and activist organizations. We develop our engagement policy as long-term, global investors and our engagement priorities build on our investment themes of doing more with fewer resources, treating people as assets, and supporting better governance. We believe investors with a deep and long-term understanding of prosperity can use ESG analysis and direct engagement to provide the critical checks and balances that financial markets require to function as efficient and socially beneficial distributors of capital.
- We have access to high-level management, including, in some cases, board members and CEOs. Over the years, our team has built up a network of contacts at non-governmental organizations around the world. These organizations serve as invaluable sounding boards for us on shareowner engagement issues, and have partnered with us on numerous shareholder initiatives. Through company dialogue and the shareholder proposal process, we bring client concerns to management and actively promote change.
- We use our voice as assertive, engaged stewards of our investments to challenge companies across all industries to re-direct capital financing capacity, R&D efforts, and ingenuity toward a more sustainable world.
About
About Boston Common Asset Management
Background
Boston Common Asset Management (BCAM) is a diverse, women-led, sustainable investor and innovator dedicated to the pursuit of financial return and social change. An active, global equity ESG investment manager and a leader in impactful shareowner engagement since its founding in 2003, BCAM is majority women- and employee-owned. BCAM is headquartered in Boston, with offices in San Francisco.
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Fund Inception
Fund Inception
The performance shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indicies exclude expenses. Unlike the Fund, the Index listed is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.
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