About KCISX
The Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund S Shares is an open-end mutual fund focusing on long-term capital appreciation through investments in public equity markets globally. Managed by Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC, the fund employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis to construct a diversified portfolio of growth and value stocks across a broad spectrum of sectors and market capitalizations. A distinctive feature of the fund is its commitment to social responsibility: it selectively invests in companies that adhere to Catholic values, explicitly avoiding firms involved in activities such as abortion, contraception, pornography, stem cell research, human cloning, and weapons of mass destruction. The portfolio typically holds around 98 securities, with the top ten accounting for approximately 20% of assets, and maintains a moderate turnover ratio. By benchmarking against the Bloomberg World ex-US Catholic Values and Large-Mid Cap Total Return indices, the fund provides investors with exposure to international markets while aligning with faith-based investing principles. Since its inception in 2015, it has aimed to deliver both competitive returns and value-driven investment stewardship to its shareholders.
Fund Family Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol KCISX
Share Class Class S Shares
Index FTSE All World ex USA TR
KCISX had a total return of 16.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.50%.
