First Eagle Gold Fund Class C

Frequently Asked Questions About FEGOX

What does FEGOX invest in?

This fund provides investors with an avenue to access the unique investment characteristics of gold within their broader portfolio. To achieve this, it commits at least 80% of its net assets, including any capital borrowed for investment, to physical gold, securities directly associated with gold, or companies whose primary business is in the gold industry. This includes investments in gold mining finance companies and firms operating mines with short, medium, or long operational lifespans. The fund utilizes a non-diversified investment strategy.

What is the expense ratio of FEGOX?

First Eagle Gold Fund Class C (FEGOX) charges an expense ratio of 1.89%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FEGOX?

First Eagle Gold Fund Class C (FEGOX) manages $4.50B 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 FEGOX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FEGOX launched?

First Eagle Gold Fund Class C (FEGOX) launched in May 2003 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has FEGOX performed?

FEGOX'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.