Artisan Developing World Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About APHYX

What does APHYX invest in?

The Artisan Developing World Fund aims to provide investors with an opportunity to gain exposure to the growth of developing economies. Its dedicated investment team employs a research-intensive, fundamental analysis strategy to construct a diversified portfolio. The fund primarily allocates its capital to equity securities (stocks) of companies that are either headquartered in, or have strong economic ties to, what the team defines as developing world markets. This approach ensures a concentrated focus on emerging market opportunities under most operating conditions.

What is the expense ratio of APHYX?

Artisan Developing World Fund (APHYX) charges an expense ratio of 1.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is APHYX?

Artisan Developing World Fund (APHYX) manages $4.17B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is APHYX actively managed or an index fund?

APHYX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was APHYX launched?

Artisan Developing World Fund (APHYX) launched in June 2015 and is managed by Artisan Partners.

How has APHYX performed?

APHYX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.