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Overview
A true alternative diversifier
The Global Equity Market Neutral Fund is a market neutral strategy seeking consistent returns with a low correlation to broad asset classes through a technology-driven process.
SEEKS CONSISTENT RETURNS
Market neutral process targets consistent, low-volatility returns independent of market direction.
HELPS DIVERSIFY PORTFOLIOS
Seeks to provide portfolio diversification as a complementary solution with low correlations to broad asset classes.
POWERED BY INNOVATION
Big data and innovative technology enhance the investment process, scaling insights across thousands of global equities.
Think beyond 60/40
The next evolution of portfolio construction may require rethinking classic asset allocations by adding alternative sources of diversification and return.
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Explore systematic investing
Explore a new way to invest that combines big data, scientific research, and deep human expertise to make sense of market complexity.
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Performance
Performance
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The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
On 3/1/2021 the Fund began to track the 4pm pricing variant of the ICE BofA 3-MO US Treasury Bill. Historical index data prior to 3/1/2021 is for the 3pm pricing variant of the ICE BofA 3-MO US Treasury Bill. Index data on and after 3/1/2021 is for the 4pm pricing variant of the ICE BofA 3-MO US Treasury Bill.
Key Facts
Key Facts
Size of Class (Millions)
as of Mar 22, 2023
$573.6 M
Size of Fund (Millions)
as of Mar 22, 2023
$720.0 M
Share Class launch date
Dec 20, 2012
Asset Class
Equity
Morningstar Category
Equity Market Neutral
Lipper Classification
Alt Long/Short Equity
Benchmark Index
ICE BofA 3 Month Treasury Bill Index (G0O1) (4PM) (USD)
CUSIP
091936526
Number of Holdings
as of Feb 28, 2023
4,788
Max Offer Price
as of Mar 22, 2023
$12.18
Number of Holdings (Long)
as of Feb 28, 2023
2,331.00
Number of Holdings (Short)
as of Feb 28, 2023
2,446.00
Open to New Investors
Yes
Turnover Percent in the Annual Report
31%
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
P/E Ratio - Long
as of Feb 28, 2023
12.81
P/E Ratio - Short
as of Feb 28, 2023
12.93
Market Cap - Long (Millions)
as of Feb 28, 2023
$ 31,559.4 M
Market Cap - Short (Millions)
as of Feb 28, 2023
$ 16,948.1 M
Best 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years
3 months ending Jun 30, 2020
6.07%
Worst 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years
3 months ending Nov 30, 2020
-3.97%
Fund Standard Deviation (3y)
as of Feb 28, 2021
5.86
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. For standardized performance, please see the Performance section above.
ESG Integration
ESG Integration
ESG integration is the practice of incorporating material environmental, social and governance (ESG) information or insights alongside traditional measures into the investment decision process to improve long term financial outcomes of portfolios. Unless otherwise stated in Fund documentation or included within the Fund’s investment objective, inclusion of this statement does not imply that the Fund has an ESG-aligned investment objective, but rather describes how ESG information is considered as part of the overall investment process.
The Fund manager includes ESG considerations in the research and decision phases of the investment process. This may include relevant, internal ESG research which along with multiple other research insights, informs active portfolio weighting versus a reference benchmark (or weighting implemented to achieve an absolute return outcome, if applicable). The Fund manager conducts regular portfolio reviews with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group and with the Chief Investment Officers. These reviews include discussion of the portfolio’s exposure to material ESG risks, as well as exposure to sustainability-related business involvements, climate-related metrics, and other factors.
Holdings
Holdings
as of Feb 28, 2023
| Name | Fund Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | 1.15 |
| EBAY INC | 1.00 |
| FOX CORP | 0.90 |
| INDUSTRIVARDEN AB | 0.86 |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC | 0.81 |
| Name | Fund Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| TERADYNE INC | 0.74 |
| A2A SPA | 0.74 |
| OTSUKA CORP | 0.71 |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | 0.69 |
| STANTEC INC. | 0.69 |
as of Feb 28, 2023
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | 1.15 |
| EBAY INC | 1.00 |
| FOX CORP | 0.90 |
| INDUSTRIVARDEN AB | 0.86 |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC | 0.81 |
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| TERADYNE INC | 0.74 |
| A2A SPA | 0.74 |
| OTSUKA CORP | 0.71 |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC | 0.69 |
| STANTEC INC. | 0.69 |
as of Feb 28, 2023
| Name | Fund Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| SWISSCOM AG | -0.90 |
| F.N.B CORP | -0.90 |
| STELLANTIS NV | -0.81 |
| KIKKOMAN CORPORATION | -0.79 |
| MAXIMUS INC | -0.76 |
| Name | Fund Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| HOSHIZAKI CORP | -0.73 |
| VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP | -0.73 |
| SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO LTD | -0.70 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY CORP | -0.69 |
| KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | -0.67 |
Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settle dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management.
Allocations are subject to change.
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* Volatility represented by annualized standard deviation. Compared to the MSCI World Index, an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The index consists of 23 developed countries, including the United States. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Review the MSCI methodology behind the Sustainability Characteristics and Business Involvement metrics: 1ESG Ratings; 2Index Carbon Footprint Metrics; 3Business Involvement Screening Research; 4ESG Screened Index Methodology; 5ESG Controversies; 6MSCI Implied Temperature Rise
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The fund is actively managed and its characteristics will vary.
Stock values fluctuate in price so the value of your investment can go down depending on market conditions.
International investing involves special risks including, but not limited to currency fluctuations, illiquidity and volatility. These risks may be heightened for investments in emerging markets.
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Investing in long/short strategies presents the opportunity for significant losses, including the loss of your total investment. Such strategies have the potential for heightened volatility and in general, are not suitable for all investors.
The fund may use derivatives to hedge its investments or to seek to enhance returns. Derivatives entail risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and increase volatility.
The fund may engage in active and frequent trading, resulting in short-term capital gains or losses that could increase an investors tax liability.
Short-selling entails special risks. If the fund makes short sales in securities that increase in value, the fund will lose value. Any loss on short positions may or may not be offset by investing short-sale proceeds in other investments.
Investing in small- and mid-cap companies may entail greater risk than large-cap companies, due to shorter operating histories, less seasoned management or lower trading volumes.
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