About GMEMX
GMO Emerging Markets Fund Class II is an institutional mutual fund focused on delivering returns that exceed the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Managed by GMO, this fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities from diversified emerging market countries, employing a blend of quantitative analysis and fundamental research for portfolio construction. Notable for its value-oriented investment style, the fund carefully considers factors such as valuation, quality, price movement patterns, volatility, and macroeconomic trends. Additionally, the strategy incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria when evaluating potential holdings. With equity exposure spread across sectors like technology, financial services, and consumer cyclical—featuring holdings such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Tencent Holdings—it seeks to harness growth opportunities unique to developing economies. The fund maintains a cost advantage compared to peers and targets institutional investors, requiring a substantial minimum investment. Its active management approach aims to navigate the distinctive risks and opportunities present in emerging markets, playing a significant role for investors seeking diversification beyond developed markets.
Fund Family GMO
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol GMEMX
Share Class Class II
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
GMEMX had a total return of 45.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.59%.
