About FGFLX
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital growth by primarily investing in equity securities of companies based outside the United States. The fund focuses on international diversification, allocating assets across developed and, to a lesser extent, emerging markets. It targets large-cap companies, blending growth and value strategies within sectors such as healthcare, industrials, technology, and financial services. Key holdings often include established global leaders like Siemens AG, AstraZeneca PLC, and Sony Group Corporation, reflecting its emphasis on industry leaders with strong market positions. The fund is categorized as a Foreign Large Blend, making it a vehicle for investors seeking exposure to non-U.S. equities and global economic trends. Managed actively, its portfolio composition can change in response to market developments, and it may utilize derivative instruments for risk management or market exposure. As an institutional share class, it typically caters to large-scale investors such as pension plans and foundations, offering lower expense ratios relative to retail classes. The fund plays a significant role in facilitating international diversification for U.S.-based investors, while also introducing additional considerations such as currency risk and varying international regulatory environments.
Fund Family Federated
Category Foreign Large Blend
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FGFLX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
FGFLX had a total return of 18.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.02%.
