Optimum International Fund Class C (OCIEX)
| Fund Assets | 957.57M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.08% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 73.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 14.72 |
| YTD Return | 17.97% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.70 |
| 52-Week High | 14.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 594 |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2003 |
About OCIEX
Optimum International Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with long-term capital growth by investing primarily in securities of companies located outside the United States. The fund pursues a diversified strategy that includes both developed and emerging markets, aiming to capture opportunities across a broad international landscape. Managed by experienced investment teams employing both fundamental and quantitative approaches, the fund’s portfolio is constructed to balance growth prospects and risk, featuring a wide variety of companies with durable, expanding business models. The fund falls within the foreign large blend category, making it suitable for those seeking exposure to global equities beyond domestic holdings. It is notable for its focus on non-U.S. issuers, broad diversification—often holding hundreds of securities—and collaboration with reputable asset managers who combine qualitative and quantitative selection methods. The fund also seeks to deliver income as a secondary objective, typically through dividends from its holdings, and maintains a moderate expense ratio. Since its inception in 2003, Optimum International Fund Class C has played a significant role in providing access to international markets for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and participate in global economic growth.
Performance
OCIEX had a total return of 16.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.17%.
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Top 10 Holdings
18.48% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.65% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.37% |
| Deutsche Börse AG | DB1 | 2.32% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 2.20% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 1.89% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 1.59% |
| Sea Limited | SE | 1.57% |
| Scout24 SE | G24 | 1.44% |
| Ryanair Holdings plc | RYAAY | 1.24% |
| Experian plc | EXPN | 1.21% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.06685 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2021 | $1.970 | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $0.191 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.152 | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $0.880 | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.171 | Dec 13, 2017 |