GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund;III

Frequently Asked Questions About GBATX

What does GBATX invest in?

The Fund seeks total return greater than its benchmark. The Fund is a fund of funds and invests in shares of other GMO mutual funds. The Fund also may be exposed to other U.S. and international equity securities (including both growth and value style equities), U.S. and international fixed income instruments.

What is the expense ratio of GBATX?

GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund;III (GBATX) charges an expense ratio of 0.91%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GBATX?

GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund;III (GBATX) manages $99.7M 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 GBATX actively managed or an index fund?

GBATX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (GBATX's is 0.91%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was GBATX launched?

GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund;III (GBATX) launched in May 2005 and is managed by GMO.

How has GBATX performed?

GBATX'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.