Virtus Vontobel Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund I

Frequently Asked Questions About HIEMX

What does HIEMX invest in?

This investment vehicle provides individuals with an opportunity to participate in the economic growth of developing nations. It achieves this by focusing on established and robust companies within those regions. Under normal operating conditions, a substantial portion—at least 80%—of its capital is committed to equities or instruments tied to equity from issuers located in emerging market countries. These issuers can be of any size. For defining "emerging markets," the fund generally includes all global nations, with the notable exceptions of the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the majority of Western European states.

What is the expense ratio of HIEMX?

Virtus Vontobel Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund I (HIEMX) charges an expense ratio of 1.21%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is HIEMX?

Virtus Vontobel Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund I (HIEMX) manages $426.2M 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 HIEMX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was HIEMX launched?

Virtus Vontobel Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund I (HIEMX) launched in October 1997 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has HIEMX performed?

HIEMX'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.