Brandes International Equity Fund A (BIEAX)

Fund Assets	2.64B
Expense Ratio	1.12%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	17.03%
Dividend (ttm)	n/a
Dividend Yield	n/a
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	n/a

Previous Close	28.40
YTD Return	35.11%
1-Year Return	46.45%
5-Year Return	97.28%
52-Week Low	18.04
52-Week High	28.21
Beta (5Y)	0.61
Holdings	10
Inception Date	Jan 31, 2011

About BIEAX

Brandes International Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. companies. Adhering to a disciplined, bottom-up value investing approach, the fund targets international firms deemed undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth and future potential. With a diversified portfolio typically spanning at least three countries outside the United States, the fund emphasizes large-cap stocks across developed and select emerging markets, providing broad international exposure. Notable sector allocations include healthcare, consumer cyclical, technology, industrials, and financial services, represented by holdings in companies such as Takeda Pharmaceutical, Alibaba Group, and Rolls-Royce Holdings. Managed by an experienced team with a strong research-driven process, Brandes International Equity Fund Class A appeals to investors seeking access to global markets and value opportunities beyond the U.S., while maintaining regular income through quarterly dividend distributions. The fund's substantial asset base underscores its role as a notable player in the foreign large value category within the broader mutual fund landscape.

• Fund Family: Brandes
• Category: Foreign Large Value
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: BIEAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

BIEAX had a total return of 46.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.72%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
BIERX	Class R6	0.75%
BIIEX	Class I	0.85%
BIECX	Class C	1.87%

Top Holdings

24.71% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Northern Institutional Funds - Treasury Portfolio	NTPXX	3.23%
Sanofi	SAN	2.72%
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited	4502	2.65%
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Participating Preferred	005935.KQ	2.49%
Alibaba Group Holding Limited	9988	2.41%
GSK plc	GSK	2.35%
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras	PETR4	2.32%
Heineken Holding N.V.	HEIO	2.18%
Kering SA	KER	2.18%
STMicroelectronics N.V.	STMPA	2.18%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 28, 2024	$0.34747	Jun 28, 2024
Dec 29, 2023	$0.10849	Dec 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023	$0.03086	Sep 29, 2023
Jun 30, 2023	$0.33168	Jun 30, 2023
Dec 30, 2022	$0.05887	Dec 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022	$0.09246	Sep 30, 2022