About PISDX
The Columbia Pyrford International Stock Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in developed markets outside the United States. The fund adheres to a disciplined, value-oriented investment approach that emphasizes capital preservation, quality, and downside protection. By targeting companies with strong balance sheets, visible earnings, and attractive valuations, the fund seeks to maintain lower volatility relative to its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index.
This fund is categorized as a foreign large value portfolio, concentrating on stocks from major developed economies such as Japan, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, while typically excluding U.S. equities. It diversifies across countries and sectors, aiming to avoid excessive exposure to any single market. Managed by the Pyrford International team within Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the strategy is recognized for its conservative stance, focusing on absolute returns rather than chasing short-term trends. The fund is designed to meet the needs of investors seeking international diversification and consistent, risk-managed exposure to global equity markets outside the U.S.
Fund Family Columbia Threadneedle
Category Foreign Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PISDX
Share Class Class A
PISDX had a total return of 15.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.69%.
