EuroPac Gold Fund Cl A

Frequently Asked Questions About EPGFX

What does EPGFX invest in?

Under typical market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its overall assets (including any borrowed capital for investment purposes) to companies primarily involved in the gold sector, situated within Europe and the Pacific Rim. The fund's advisor defines these "gold companies" as equity-holding entities that derive at least half of their gross income or profit from activities such as gold mining, refining, trading, or direct investment. This also encompasses businesses whose main pursuit is exploring for gold or those that supply essential services to the gold industry. Furthermore, up to 15% of the fund's net assets may be invested in private placements and other restricted securities.

What is the expense ratio of EPGFX?

EuroPac Gold Fund Cl A (EPGFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.33%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EPGFX?

EuroPac Gold Fund Cl A (EPGFX) manages $709.9M 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 EPGFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was EPGFX launched?

EuroPac Gold Fund Cl A (EPGFX) launched in July 2013 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has EPGFX performed?

EPGFX'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.