Brandes International Equity Fund Class I

Frequently Asked Questions About BIIEX

What does BIIEX invest in?

The portfolio focuses its investments predominantly on shares issued by companies headquartered outside the United States. It generally targets overseas enterprises possessing a market capitalization exceeding $5 billion at the point of acquisition. To qualify as "foreign," a company's status is assessed by its legal residence, its primary business operations, its main stock exchange listing, and/or the geographic origin of its earnings. In typical market environments, the fund commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets, as determined at the time of purchase, to equity holdings in businesses situated across at least three distinct non-U.S. nations.

What is the expense ratio of BIIEX?

Brandes International Equity Fund Class I (BIIEX) charges an expense ratio of 0.86%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BIIEX?

Brandes International Equity Fund Class I (BIIEX) manages $2.57B 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 BIIEX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was BIIEX launched?

Brandes International Equity Fund Class I (BIIEX) launched in December 1996 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has BIIEX performed?

BIIEX'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.