Harding Loevner Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About HLMEX

What does HLMEX invest in?

This portfolio primarily focuses its investments on companies operating within developing and frontier economies. Typically, it diversifies its holdings across a minimum of 15 different nations. The fund commits at least 80% of its net assets to securities from emerging and frontier markets, which can also include shares of other investment companies that pursue similar investment strategies. Additionally, at least 65% of its total assets are allocated to various forms of equity, including common and preferred stocks, as well as rights and warrants issued by corporations.

What is the expense ratio of HLMEX?

Harding Loevner Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio (HLMEX) charges an expense ratio of 1.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is HLMEX?

Harding Loevner Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio (HLMEX) manages $145.4M 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 HLMEX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was HLMEX launched?

Harding Loevner Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio (HLMEX) launched in October 2005 and is managed by Harding Loevner.

How has HLMEX performed?

HLMEX'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.