- What does GEME invest in?
- GEME targets the growth potential of emerging markets via a concentrated portfolio of 20-50 equity and equity-related securities. Investments include common stock, preferred stock, and ADRs from large- and mid-cap companies. The fund allocates a minimum of 40% of its assets across multiple non-US countries and 30% during unfavorable conditions. The selection process follows a value-driven approach, seeking undervalued companies trading below intrinsic value, using proprietary valuation models that combine top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up company research. Holdings may include fixed-income securities, participatory notes for restricted markets, and China A-shares, capped at 10%. Additionally, it uses derivatives for currency hedging and may employ up to 15% leverage for long positions, with short positions at 20% strictly reserved for hedging. Positions are sold when they exceed intrinsic value, show deteriorating fundamentals, or increase portfolio risk.
- What is the expense ratio of GEME?
- Pacific North of South EM Equity Active ETF (GEME) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is GEME?
- Pacific North of South EM Equity Active ETF (GEME) manages $366.1M 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 GEME actively managed or an index fund?
- GEME's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was GEME launched?
- Pacific North of South EM Equity Active ETF (GEME) launched in January 2025 and is managed by Pacific Funds.
- How has GEME performed?
- GEME'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.