Fund Overview
Share Class
N
NAV | as of 01/25/2022
$47.40-$0.40 (-0.84%)
Morningstar | Style Box
Growth of $10,000 (Hypothetical)
Since Inception 04/01/1996 to 12/31/2021 = $107,625.45
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.
Objective
Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Why Consider
- International small cap securities broaden the global investment opportunity set and provide diversification benefits
- Bottom-up research seeks to identify companies trading at attractive prices, that are often under-researched or under-owned by other institutional investors
- Portfolio of well-managed companies with potential to generate consistent and sustainable earnings growth
Performance
Performance
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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.
Expense Ratios
- Gross Expense Ratio: 1.31%
- Net Expense Ratio: 1.14%
- Expense Cap Expiration Date: 10/01/2022
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 Dec 15, 2021 $0.194900 $0.194900 — — Dec 16, 2019 $0.005900 — — $0.005900 Dec 27, 2018 $4.530900 — $0.448200 $4.082700 Dec 13, 2007 $2.750510 — $0.135430 $2.615080 Dec 14, 2006 $2.374850 — $0.537390 $1.837460 Dec 13, 2005 $1.923420 — $0.232370 $1.691050 Dec 14, 2004 $2.172870 — $0.608810 $1.564060 Dec 15, 2003 $1.824000 — $1.187720 $0.636280 Dec 12, 2002 $2.249360 — $0.254520 $1.994840 Dec 12, 2001 $2.697430 — — $2.697430 Dec 12, 2000 $2.601640 — — $2.601640 Dec 11, 1998 $0.626000 — — $0.626000 Dec 5, 1997 $2.615070 — $1.077260 $1.537810 Dec 13, 1996 $2.031950 — — $2.031950
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Portfolio & Holdings
Portfolio & Holdings
Top Holdings (Equity)
As of: 12/31/2021
| Kitron ASA | 2.67% |
| UT Group Co Ltd | 2.40% |
| Hardwoods Distribution Inc | 1.98% |
| VIB Vermoegen AG | 1.97% |
| Digital Hearts Holdings Co Ltd | 1.97% |
| Senshu Electric Co Ltd | 1.84% |
| Hill & Smith Holdings PLC | 1.68% |
| Omni Bridgeway Ltd | 1.65% |
| Altus Group Ltd | 1.64% |
| SITC International Holdings Co Ltd | 1.61% |
| % in Top 10 Holdings | 19.39% |
Investment Approach
Investment Approach
GW&K International Small Cap Fund
The Fund seeks to outperform the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index over a market cycle by investing in a diversified portfolio of international small cap stocks that are well-managed, and demonstrate consistent, long-term, sustainable earnings growth. GW&K’s Global Equity investment team applies bottom-up research and a strong valuation discipline to identify companies that can grow earnings and recognize value over the long-term. The large universe of international small cap companies allows GW&K the ability to construct a portfolio of undervalued, underappreciated, or misunderstood companies in any market environment.
About
About GW&K Investment Management
Background
GW&K Investment Management is a dynamic investment management firm that offers asset allocation, active equity and fixed income investment solutions to help meet the needs of a diverse client base. GW&K’s founding principles of applying rigorous fundamental research, focusing on quality and maintaining a long-term view still guide its investment process today.
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View Fund DetailsFounded
1974
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Affiliate Since
2008
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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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GW&K International Small Cap Fund (MECAX)
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