ESCO Technologies Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About ESE

What does ESE invest in?

ESCO Technologies Inc. serves global industrial and commercial markets by offering specialized engineered products and sophisticated systems. The company operates through three primary business units: Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Shielding and Test. The Aerospace & Defense division focuses on the creation and manufacturing of advanced filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices for commercial aviation, unique filter mechanisms for satellite micro-propulsion, and bespoke filters for both crewed aircraft and submarines. This segment also develops and produces elastomeric-based solutions aimed at reducing the signature of U.S. naval vessels. Furthermore, it supplies essential, precision-machined components such as bushings, pins, sleeves, and other intricately crafted parts, which are critical for aircraft systems like landing gear, rotor heads, engine mounts, flight controls, and actuation systems within the aerospace and defense sectors. The Utility Solutions Group provides vital diagnostic testing capabilities, enabling operators of electric power grids to effectively assess the integrity of high-voltage power transmission equipment. Additionally, this group furnishes decision-making support tools specifically designed for the renewable energy industry, with a particular focus on wind and solar power generation. The RF Shielding and Test segment is dedicated to designing and manufacturing specialized facilities, such as RF test environments, secure communication sites, acoustic test chambers, RF and magnetically shielded rooms, and broadcasting and recording studios. Its product range encompasses RF absorptive materials and filters, active compensation systems, a variety of antennas and their associated masts, turntables, electric and magnetic probes, RF test cells, proprietary measurement software, and numerous other test accessories used for diverse testing applications. Complementing its product offerings, this segment delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including calibration for antennas and field probes, chamber certification, field surveys, customer training, and various product testing procedures. ESCO Technologies distributes its products and services through a multifaceted network comprising independent distributors, external sales representatives, dedicated direct sales teams, and its own internal sales personnel. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

What is the expense ratio of ESE?

An expense ratio for ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) 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 ESE?

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) manages $8.49B 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 ESE actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was ESE launched?

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) launched in October 1990 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has ESE performed?

ESE'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.