# Touchstone Non-US Equity A (TEQAX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1997-04-11

This fund aims for significant capital appreciation over an extended period. Typically, no less than 80% of its assets are committed to equity holdings in companies, both domestic (U.S.) and foreign, which satisfy predefined financial benchmarks as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. These equity instruments encompass a broad spectrum, including common and preferred shares, convertible debt, and various depositary receipts such as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), and European Depositary Receipts (EDRs). The fund also has the...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $33.13 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Assets Under Management | $1.43B |
| NAV | $33.13 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $29.40 – $35.73 |
| Beta | 0.87 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.3079 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-30
- Pay date: 2025-12-30

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does TEQAX invest in?

This fund aims for significant capital appreciation over an extended period. Typically, no less than 80% of its assets are committed to equity holdings in companies, both domestic (U.S.) and foreign, which satisfy predefined financial benchmarks as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. These equity instruments encompass a broad spectrum, including common and preferred shares, convertible debt, and various depositary receipts such as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), and European Depositary Receipts (EDRs). The fund also has the flexibility to invest in units of other collective investment vehicles, specifically exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on equity investments.

### What is the expense ratio of TEQAX?

Touchstone Non-US Equity A (TEQAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.15%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is TEQAX?

Touchstone Non-US Equity A (TEQAX) manages $1.43B 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 TEQAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was TEQAX launched?

Touchstone Non-US Equity A (TEQAX) launched in April 1997 and is managed by the fund issuer.

### How has TEQAX performed?

TEQAX'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 TEQAX pay a dividend?

Touchstone Non-US Equity A (TEQAX) 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 TEQAX pay dividends?

Touchstone Non-US Equity A pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is TEQAX's dividend yield?

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

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

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TEQAX was 2025-12-30. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will TEQAX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.15% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does TEQAX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from TEQAX'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.

### Why does TEQAX cost more than a fund like VOO?

TEQAX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.15%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where TEQAX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to TEQAX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as TEQAX (1.15%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

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

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