About OAYEX
Oakmark International Small Cap Fund Advisor is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of small-cap companies located outside the United States. The fund targets companies with a median market capitalization of approximately $3.1 billion and a weighted average market cap of $4.0 billion, emphasizing a value-oriented investment approach that seeks undervalued opportunities across developed and emerging global markets. With a diversified portfolio typically holding over 60 positions, it maintains significant exposure across sectors such as technology, financial services, industrials, consumer cyclical, and basic materials, reflecting broad international diversification. The fund is known for its high active share, indicating a portfolio that differs substantially from its benchmark, the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index. Managed by Harris Associates, it adheres to a disciplined investment process and maintains an annual turnover around 40%, balancing stability with active stock selection. This fund plays a significant role for investors seeking international diversification beyond large-cap and U.S.-centered equities, particularly in the foreign small/mid value segment of the market.
Fund Family Oakmark
Category Foreign Small/Mid Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol OAYEX
Share Class Advisor Class
Index MSCI World ex USA Small Cap NR USD
OAYEX had a total return of 29.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.57%.
