About ARTYX
Artisan Developing World Fund Investor Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies connected to developing world economies. The fund primarily targets equity securities of issuers that are either domiciled in, or have significant economic ties to, emerging markets. Its investment strategy emphasizes identifying scalable and enduring businesses that benefit from growing domestic demand in these regions, while also maintaining a forward-looking approach to risk management and value preservation.
The portfolio is concentrated, typically holding around 30-40 securities, with significant allocations to large-cap growth companies. As of recent data, approximately 60% of assets are allocated to foreign stocks, while about 37% are in domestic stocks, demonstrating a selective approach to both emerging and developed market opportunities. Key sectors include consumer cyclical, technology, financial services, and communication services, with notable holdings in companies like Sea Ltd, MercadoLibre, Tencent, and Visa. Managed by a team with deep experience in emerging markets, the fund aims to provide differentiated exposure to growth-oriented enterprises influencing economic transformation in developing regions. Its role in the market is to offer investors access to high-conviction, high-growth businesses within a disciplined risk-managed framework.
Fund Family Artisan Partners Funds
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol ARTYX
Share Class Investor Shares
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
ARTYX had a total return of -7.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.29%.
