# BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I (MLVEX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2012-09-28

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 pi...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $11.47 |
| Expense Ratio | — |
| Assets Under Management | $167.7M |
| NAV | $11.47 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $11.47 – $17.76 |
| Beta | 0.69 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $5.4640 /share
- Ex-date: 2022-01-19
- Pay date: —

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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.

### Does MLVEX pay a dividend?

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I (MLVEX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does MLVEX pay dividends?

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MLVEX's dividend yield?

MLVEX's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is MLVEX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MLVEX was 2022-01-19. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### Why is MLVEX's expense ratio not shown?

Neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured filing datasets (prospectus fee tables and Form N-CEN annual reports, which we re-check twice a month) report an expense ratio for BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund Class I (MLVEX). That usually means the fund family doesn't register this share class's ticker in the SEC's machine-readable data, or the vehicle reports fees outside the standard fund forms. Rather than estimate, we leave it blank; the prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative number.

### How does MLVEX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MLVEX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mlvex
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mlvex/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mlvex/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mlvex/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mlvex/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.