Pear Tree Quality Institutional

Frequently Asked Questions About QGIAX

What does QGIAX invest in?

Under standard market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total net assets to stocks issued by companies based in the United States. Its primary strategy involves purchasing shares of large corporations, specifically those with a market valuation exceeding $5 billion at the point of acquisition. The portfolio frequently incorporates American Depositary Receipts. Additionally, it has the discretion to invest in derivatives, which are financial instruments whose worth is linked to, or determined by, the fluctuations in value of other assets like securities, foreign exchange rates, or market benchmarks. This fund operates as a non-diversified investment vehicle.

What is the expense ratio of QGIAX?

Pear Tree Quality Institutional (QGIAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.74%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is QGIAX?

Pear Tree Quality Institutional (QGIAX) manages $337.4M 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 QGIAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was QGIAX launched?

Pear Tree Quality Institutional (QGIAX) launched in March 1991 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has QGIAX performed?

QGIAX'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.