Steward Global Equity Income Fund - Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About SGIDX

What does SGIDX invest in?

The Steward Global Equity Income Fund aims to generate income by investing in common stocks from both U.S. and international markets. It targets companies that not only offer a superior dividend yield (above the median) but also demonstrate a track record of consistently increasing their payouts, supported by favorable earnings growth. The portfolio seeks broad diversification across the global economy, spanning a wide array of industries and market capitalizations, including large, mid, and small-sized enterprises. Crucially, the fund maintains a significant international allocation, typically deploying between 30% and 50% of its net assets in non-U.S. issuers, and ensuring this figure remains no less than 30% under normal market circumstances.

What is the expense ratio of SGIDX?

Steward Global Equity Income Fund - Class A (SGIDX) charges an expense ratio of 1.26%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is SGIDX's dividend yield?

SGIDX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.52%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is SGIDX?

Steward Global Equity Income Fund - Class A (SGIDX) manages $451.1M 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 SGIDX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was SGIDX launched?

Steward Global Equity Income Fund - Class A (SGIDX) launched in April 2008 and is managed by the fund issuer.