About PISOX
Columbia Pyrford International Stock Fund Institutional 2 is an open-end mutual fund designed to deliver long-term capital appreciation through investments in international equities. Adopting a disciplined, value- and quality-driven investment strategy, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of companies headquartered outside the United States. Its approach emphasizes capital preservation, low volatility, and downside risk mitigation, making it distinctively defensive relative to broader international benchmarks.
The fund is managed by Pyrford International, a specialized investment boutique within Columbia Threadneedle Investments, known for its consistency and focus on companies with stable, recurring earnings streams. Sector and country diversification are central to the portfolio, with overweights in regions and industries assessed as offering compelling long-term value. By benchmarking its performance against the MSCI EAFE Index, the fund targets established markets across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, contributing to its market significance as a Foreign Large Value fund for institutional clients seeking global diversification and prudent risk management.
Fund Family Columbia Threadneedle
Category Foreign Large Value
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol PISOX
Share Class Institutional 2 Class
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
PISOX had a total return of 14.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.07%.
