BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I

Frequently Asked Questions About MLVEX

What does MLVEX invest in?

The BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I aims to generate long-term capital growth for its investors. To achieve this objective, the fund commits at least 80% of its total assets to a widely diversified portfolio of common stocks issued by major U.S. companies. These selected corporations are generally similar in market capitalization to the constituents of the Russell 1000® Index when purchased. The fund's adviser utilizes a unique, dual-faceted approach to stock selection, blending advanced proprietary analytical models with the seasoned qualitative judgment of its investment team to pinpoint undervalued securities that demonstrate lower volatility. This strategic methodology is designed to offer investors a defense against significant market declines while still allowing for robust participation in market upswings, all relative to the performance of the Russell 1000® Index.

What is the expense ratio of MLVEX?

An expense ratio for BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I (MLVEX) 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 MLVEX?

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I (MLVEX) manages $167.7M 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 MLVEX actively managed or an index fund?

MLVEX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios because there's no security selection cost.

When was MLVEX launched?

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I (MLVEX) launched in September 2012 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MLVEX performed?

MLVEX'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.