About EPEIX
EP Emerging Markets Fund Class I is a diversified mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities from companies based in emerging markets. The fund commits at least 80% of its net assets to equities, focusing on small capitalization firms that are economically tied to countries undergoing rapid development and industrialization, particularly in Asia. It features a large blend investment style, balancing growth and value stocks across various sectors such as communication services, consumer cyclical, energy, healthcare, and industrials. With around 61 holdings, the fund’s portfolio is relatively concentrated, and the top ten holdings represent a significant portion of assets. The fund is structured for institutional investors, reflected in its minimum initial investment requirement. It charges a higher-than-average expense ratio, and its annual turnover suggests active management. Through this focus, EP Emerging Markets Fund Class I plays a pivotal role in offering investors exposure to dynamic, high-growth regions, serving as a key vehicle for diversification and participation in the economic rise of emerging markets.
Fund Family Euro Pacific Asset Management
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol EPEIX
Share Class Class I
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
EPEIX had a total return of 5.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.91%.
