ORIX Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions About IX

What does IX invest in?

ORIX Corporation, a diversified global financial services firm, traces its origins to Tokyo, Japan, where it was founded in 1950. Originally established as Orient Leasing Co., Ltd., the company adopted its current name in 1989. Its operations extend worldwide, covering Japan, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East. The company's extensive portfolio of services is structured across several key segments: Corporate Financial Services and Maintenance Leasing: This division encompasses various financial and fee-based offerings, alongside the leasing and rental of assets such as vehicles, electronic measuring devices, and information and communication technology (ICT) equipment. It also includes life insurance and products/services related to environmental and energy sectors. Real Estate: ORIX is deeply involved in property development, leasing, and management, including the oversight of facilities, residential complexes, and commercial office spaces. Its services further include construction contracting, real estate brokerage, and advisory for property investments. PE Investment and Concession: This segment is dedicated to private equity investments and managing concession-based projects. Environment and Energy: Focused on sustainable solutions, this area provides renewable energy initiatives, energy service company (ESCO) solutions, retail electricity, the distribution of solar panels and battery storage systems, and comprehensive recycling and waste management services. Insurance: The company distributes a range of life insurance products through multiple channels, including independent agents, banking partners, and direct sales, both online and face-to-face. Banking and Credit: This segment delivers traditional banking services alongside consumer lending and finance options. Aircraft and Ships: ORIX specializes in aircraft leasing and management, in addition to providing financing and investment opportunities within the maritime industry. Regional Operations (ORIX USA, ORIX Europe, Asia and Australia): These segments primarily offer tailored financial, investment, and asset management services specific to their respective geographical markets.

What is the expense ratio of IX?

An expense ratio for ORIX Corporation (IX) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is IX?

ORIX Corporation (IX) manages $43.63B 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 IX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was IX launched?

ORIX Corporation (IX) launched in September 1998 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has IX performed?

IX'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.