Boston Common ESG Impact International Fund (BCAIX)
| Fund Assets | 305.82M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000 |
| Turnover | 30.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 15.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 35.66 |
| YTD Return | 15.40% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 22.46% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.05 |
| 52-Week High | 36.72 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.89 |
| Holdings | 60 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2010 |
About BCAIX
The Boston Common ESG Impact International Fund is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of international equities. The fund emphasizes companies outside the United States that demonstrate high standards in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Its strategy combines fundamental financial analysis with a robust ESG-integrated approach, seeking best-in-class firms that are both undervalued and positioned for sustainable growth over the long term. The fund typically invests in common stocks and depository receipts, targeting industries such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and industrials. Active ownership is a hallmark, as the fund managers engage with portfolio companies to encourage greater transparency and accountability on ESG issues through direct dialogue, proxy voting, and public policy advocacy. By prioritizing sustainability and responsible corporate behavior, the Boston Common ESG Impact International Fund aims to construct a high-quality portfolio that aligns financial objectives with positive societal impact in the global marketplace.
Performance
BCAIX had a total return of 7.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.20%.
Top 10 Holdings
30.97% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy Company | DTE | 4.04% |
| Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd | OCBC | 3.75% |
| Sony Group Corp | 6758 | 3.65% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 8306 | 3.12% |
| Novartis AG | NVS | 3.05% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.79% |
| Roche Holding AG | RHHBY | 2.71% |
| Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | ISP | 2.64% |
| Suncor Energy Inc. | SU | 2.64% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.58% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.84032 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.72882 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.36272 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.24759 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.23598 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.71414 | Dec 17, 2019 |