About EPDPX
EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund that aims to deliver consistent income and long-term growth primarily through investments in dividend-paying companies located outside the United States. The fund employs a value-oriented strategy, seeking securities that are trading below their intrinsic value and exhibit the capacity to pay and grow dividends sustainably over time. Fund managers conduct both qualitative and quantitative analyses, evaluating factors such as free cash flow, earnings yield, operational leverage, balance sheet strength, management quality, and corporate governance in their investment decisions.
Focusing largely on developed markets in Europe and the Pacific Rim, the portfolio is broadly diversified across industries, with less than 20% of assets typically allocated to U.S. stocks. This strategy aims to provide exposure to international large-cap companies—often in sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and basic materials—that are regarded as reliable and stable dividend payers. The fund’s approach emphasizes low turnover and seeks to minimize volatility, presenting itself as a potentially attractive vehicle for investors looking to enhance foreign currency diversification and steady income. With quarterly dividend distributions and a long-term investment horizon, the fund strives to offer a balance of yield, capital preservation, and moderate growth within the foreign large value category.
Fund Family Euro Pacific Asset Management
Category Foreign Large Value
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol EPDPX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P International Dividend Opportunities NR
EPDPX had a total return of 21.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.46%.
