Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About AWI

What does AWI invest in?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) specializes in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of diverse ceiling systems, primarily catering to the construction and renovation needs of residential and commercial properties across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through two main divisions: Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties. AWI's extensive product portfolio includes suspended ceilings made from mineral fiber, soft fiber, fiberglass wool, and metal, as well as ceiling and wall solutions crafted from wood, wood fiber, glass-reinforced-gypsum, and felt. They also provide crucial ceiling components such as perimeters, trims, and grid systems for drywall installations, in addition to commercial-grade ceilings and walls, acoustical control products, exterior facades, and room partitions. AWI sells its commercial ceiling and architectural specialty products to resale distributors and professional ceiling system contractors, while its residential offerings are distributed via wholesalers and prominent retailers, including large home improvement centers. The company was founded in 1891 and maintains its headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

What is the expense ratio of AWI?

An expense ratio for Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is AWI?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) manages $6.86B 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 AWI actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was AWI launched?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) launched in October 2006 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has AWI performed?

AWI'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.