About ZIFIX
The American Beacon Ninety One International Franchise Fund R5 is an institutional share class mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. companies. This fund targets firms with strong international brands, resilient business models, and enduring competitive advantages. Its portfolio is constructed through rigorous fundamental analysis, concentrating on 25 to 40 high-quality companies with the capacity for sustainable free cash flow growth and dominant positions in stable, expanding industries. Sector exposure is broad, often featuring technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer defensive companies, with an emphasis on firms less sensitive to market and economic cycles. The fund is managed by an experienced team employing a 'quality' investment approach, and it does not favor traditional growth or value style biases. Its concentrated strategy allows for significant positions in its highest-conviction holdings, which can enhance both risk and return potential. The fund is benchmarked against the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index and incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors within its investment framework, offering investors targeted exposure to internationally recognized franchise companies outside the United States.
Fund Family American Beacon
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol ZIFIX
Share Class R5 Class
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD
ZIFIX had a total return of -7.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.46%.
