About APDYX
Artisan Developing World Fund Advisor Shares is a mutual fund focused on capturing growth opportunities across emerging markets. Its primary objective is to build, preserve, and enhance long-term compounded business value by investing in equity securities of companies either domiciled in, or economically tied to, developing regions. The fund applies a rigorous, fundamental investment process, seeking scalable and enduring businesses benefiting from increasing domestic demand in emerging economies.
The portfolio is relatively concentrated, typically holding around 30–35 securities and spanning approximately 11 countries. Notable holdings often include industry leaders in technology, financial services, and consumer sectors, such as MercadoLibre, Sea Limited, and Tencent Holdings. The fund’s approach emphasizes a balance between value creation and risk management, leveraging global trends and local demand drivers.
Artisan Developing World Fund Advisor Shares is positioned as an actively managed, large-growth strategy within the diversified emerging markets category. With a significant allocation to both emerging and select developed markets, it aims to provide investors with diversified exposure to high-growth enterprises shaping the future of the global economy.
Fund Family Artisan Partners Funds
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol APDYX
Share Class Advisor Shares
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
APDYX had a total return of 29.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 13.90%.
