GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Institutional Shares (GQEIX)
| Fund Assets | 4.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 148.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
| Dividend Growth | 949.40% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 21.80 |
| YTD Return | -2.49% |
| 1-Year Return | -1.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 95.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.44 |
| 52-Week High | 25.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
About GQEIX
GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Institutional Shares is a U.S. mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in high-quality companies with strong, sustainable earnings growth and capable management teams. The fund primarily targets large-cap equities across diverse sectors within the United States, utilizing a fundamental research process that emphasizes financial strength and attractive valuations. Its strategy also focuses on managing downside risk throughout various market cycles, aiming to offer an attractive risk-return profile to institutional investors. Notably, this fund is classified as a non-diversified portfolio, meaning it may concentrate investments in a smaller number of issuers compared to diversified funds, potentially leading to higher conviction bets. The fund maintains a significant allocation to industry leaders across sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer defensive, and often holds a portion of assets in cash or cash equivalents for flexibility. With a relatively low expense ratio for institutional share classes and a sizeable asset base, the fund plays an important role for institutional investors seeking exposure to U.S. equity markets through a high-conviction, quality-focused approach.
Performance
GQEIX had a total return of -1.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.72%.
Top 10 Holdings
50.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN SWEEP INTEREST | n/a | 9.40% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 6.43% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 6.38% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 4.85% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.60% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 4.10% |
| Altria Group, Inc. | MO | 4.10% |
| American International Group, Inc. | AIG | 3.74% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 3.64% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | AEP | 3.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.1725 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.0469 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.1162 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.2719 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.4337 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.1391 | Dec 31, 2021 |