# Ave Maria World Equity Fund (AVEWX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2010-05-03

The Ave Maria World Equity Fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total net assets, including any capital borrowed for investment, to common shares from both domestic (U.S.) and international corporations. A substantial portion, specifically no less than 60% of its net assets, will be allocated to common equities issued by non-U.S. entities. Ordinarily, all of the fund's equity investments—which include common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities—along with at least 80% of its net assets, will be directed towards companies that satisfy the fund's specific religious guidelines....

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $24.88 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.01% |
| Assets Under Management | $155.8M |
| NAV | $24.88 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.20% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.55 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $20.71 – $26.06 |
| Beta | 0.95 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.5472 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-30
- Pay date: 2025-12-31

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does AVEWX invest in?

The Ave Maria World Equity Fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total net assets, including any capital borrowed for investment, to common shares from both domestic (U.S.) and international corporations. A substantial portion, specifically no less than 60% of its net assets, will be allocated to common equities issued by non-U.S. entities. Ordinarily, all of the fund's equity investments—which include common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities—along with at least 80% of its net assets, will be directed towards companies that satisfy the fund's specific religious guidelines. The fund strategically invests in securities of well-established businesses spanning a diverse range of market capitalizations.

### What is the expense ratio of AVEWX?

Ave Maria World Equity Fund (AVEWX) charges an expense ratio of 1.01%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is AVEWX?

Ave Maria World Equity Fund (AVEWX) manages $155.8M 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 AVEWX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was AVEWX launched?

Ave Maria World Equity Fund (AVEWX) launched in May 2010 and is managed by the fund issuer.

### How has AVEWX performed?

AVEWX'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.

### Does AVEWX pay a dividend?

Ave Maria World Equity Fund (AVEWX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.20%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does AVEWX pay dividends?

Ave Maria World Equity Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is AVEWX's dividend yield?

AVEWX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.20%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is AVEWX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AVEWX was 2025-12-30. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will AVEWX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.01% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does AVEWX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AVEWX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does AVEWX cost more than a fund like VOO?

AVEWX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.01%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where AVEWX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to AVEWX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as AVEWX (1.01%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avewx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avewx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avewx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avewx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avewx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.