About QISRX
The Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to the growth potential of companies primarily based in developed markets outside the United States. The fund typically maintains a diversified portfolio of roughly 75 stocks from regions such as Europe, Australia, and the Far East, but can also include holdings in select emerging markets. Managed by Polaris Capital Management, the strategy combines quantitative and fundamental analysis, employing a rigorous screening process to evaluate a universe of over 40,000 companies, which is then narrowed based on value criteria and in-depth financial research. The fund emphasizes a bottom-up approach to stock selection, focusing on businesses with strong and undervalued cash flows across a wide range of sectors and countries. By investing across 15 or more foreign markets, the fund aims to mitigate country-specific risks, offering diversification and broad international market access for investors seeking global equity exposure outside the U.S.
Fund Family Pear Tree Funds
Category Foreign Small/Mid Blend
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol QISRX
Share Class R6 Shares
Index MSCI AC World ex USA TR USD
QISRX had a total return of 20.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.33%.
