AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About MBESX

What does MBESX invest in?

The AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund utilizes a balanced investment strategy, allocating between 55% and 70% of its total capital to equity securities. The remainder of its portfolio, specifically 30% to 45% of net assets, is invested in fixed-income instruments, cash, and highly liquid equivalents. The equity component of the fund predominantly consists of a broadly diversified, worldwide collection of stocks. This includes various forms of equity such as common and preferred shares, convertible bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and international depositary receipts (like ADRs and GDRs) for companies primarily listed outside the United States.

What is the expense ratio of MBESX?

An expense ratio for AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund (MBESX) 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 MBESX?

AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund (MBESX) manages $24.6M 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 MBESX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was MBESX launched?

AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund (MBESX) launched in November 2012 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MBESX performed?

MBESX'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.