Oakmark International Small Cap Fund Investor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About OAKEX

What does OAKEX invest in?

The Oakmark International Small Cap Fund primarily focuses its investments on a varied collection of common shares issued by companies situated outside the United States. A significant portion, specifically no less than 80% of its total assets (inclusive of any borrowed capital for investment), is allocated to firms identified as "small cap." This designation applies to companies whose market valuation does not surpass that of the largest enterprise listed in the S&P EPAC (Europe Pacific Asia Composite) Small Cap Index. The fund has the flexibility to deploy capital in non-U.S. markets across the globe, encompassing developing economies. To maintain diverse international exposure, it commits to holding securities from a minimum of five different countries outside the U.S.

What is the expense ratio of OAKEX?

Oakmark International Small Cap Fund Investor Class (OAKEX) charges an expense ratio of 1.33%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is OAKEX?

Oakmark International Small Cap Fund Investor Class (OAKEX) manages $3.06B 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 OAKEX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was OAKEX launched?

Oakmark International Small Cap Fund Investor Class (OAKEX) launched in October 1995 and is managed by Oakmark.

How has OAKEX performed?

OAKEX'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.