Brandes International Equity Fund Series F (CAD)
- Distribution Frequency: Annually
- Number of Holdings: 61
- Total Net Assets: C$178 M
REASONS TO OWN
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Features
- Broad overseas diversification
- Flexible approach unconstrained by indices
- Low portfolio valuations (e.g., P/E, P/B)
- Distributions paid annually
- Unhedged foreign currency exposure
Benefits
- Consistent value approach ensures no style drift
- Potential for long-term outperformance
- Can avoid expensive markets and preserve capital
- Can provide diversification to other investments
- Exposure to a broad basket of non-USD currencies
Portfolio Sub-Advisors
Fundserv : BIP
| Fund Number | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Sales Option | C$ | US$ |
| A | SC | 161 | 163 |
| A | DSC | 261 | 263 |
| A | LL | 209 | 210 |
| F | - | 561 | 563 |
Inception: July 2 2002|Series F (CAD)|MER: 1.18 %PERFORMANCE: Series F (CAD)
| Annualized Performance (%) | 1-Mth | 3-Mth | 6-Mth | YTD | 1-Yr | 3-Yr | 5-Yr | 7-Yr | 10-Yr | Since Incept. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandes International Equity Fund | 1.84 | 4.19 | -2.85 | 4.11 | 1.35 | 3.63 | 5.32 | 9.41 | 5.76 | 4.52 | ||
| MSCI EAFE Index | 2.84 | 3.90 | 0.98 | 12.45 | 11.14 | 7.78 | 7.56 | 10.78 | 7.53 | 5.17 | ||
| Calendar Year Performance (%) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandes International Equity Fund | 2.48 | -1.09 | -9.54 | 8.54 | 34.95 | 2.12 | 15.40 | 3.62 | 7.98 | -2.43 | ||
| MSCI EAFE Index | 11.91 | 2.13 | -9.96 | 14.72 | 31.01 | 3.67 | 18.95 | -2.49 | 16.82 | -6.03 | ||
As of: October 31, 2019
$21,549.00GROWTH OF $10,000 SINCE INCEPTION
TOP 10 COUNTRIES
| Country | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 21.4 % |
| France | 18.1 % |
| Japan | 14.6 % |
| Switzerland | 7.0 % |
| Italy | 6.9 % |
| South Korea | 5.3 % |
| Mexico | 4.2 % |
| Brazil | 3.4 % |
| Russia | 3.2 % |
| Netherlands | 2.4 % |
| Total | 86.5 % |
| Total # of Countries | 17 |
TOP 10 POSITIONS
| Security | |
|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline PLC ORD | 4.0 % |
| Sanofi ORD | 3.8 % |
| Cash & Cash Equivalent | 3.5 % |
| Fibra Uno Admin. SA ORD | 2.8 % |
| Telecom Italia Savings Shares | 2.7 % |
| Engie SA ORD | 2.6 % |
| Carrefour SA | 2.5 % |
| WPP PLC | 2.5 % |
| ENI S.p.A. ORD | 2.3 % |
| Compagnie de Saint-Gobain ORD | 2.3 % |
| Top 10 Total | 29.0 % |
| Total # of Securities | 61 |
SECTOR EXPOSURE
| Sector | |
|---|---|
| Financials | 19.2 % |
| Health Care | 12.4 % |
| Communication Services | 12.1 % |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.0 % |
| Consumer Staples | 9.7 % |
| Energy | 9.6 % |
| Industrials | 8.3 % |
| Materials | 5.2 % |
| Information Technology | 3.6 % |
| Real Estate | 2.8 % |
| Other | 6.1 % |
| Total | 100.0 % |
REGIONAL MIX
| Region | |
|---|---|
| Europe | 65.2 % |
| Asia | 23.7 % |
| Latin America | 7.6 % |
| Other | 3.5 % |
| Total | 100.0 % |
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Performance is shown for the class selected. The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners & Co., operating as Bridgehouse Asset Managers™ exclusively and is subject to change without notice. Bridgehouse has taken reasonable steps to provide current, accurate information from sources believed to be reliable however Bridgehouse is not responsible for any errors or omissions contained herein. As manager of the Bridgehouse Funds, Bridgehouse has hired Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., Sionna Investment Managers Inc., Greystone Managed Investments Inc., and Lazard Asset Management, Inc. as portfolio sub-advisors in respect of the Bridgehouse Funds. Units of the Bridgehouse Funds are available through registered dealers only. Indexes are unmanaged and cannot be directly invested into. Securities mentioned herein are not to be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Performance is net of fees.
