# Transamerica International Equity I (TSWIX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tswix for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1992-12-18 This fund primarily directs its capital into the stock markets of international companies. A minimum of 80% of its total investable assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) is allocated to equities from at least three non-U.S. countries. The sub-adviser's approach centers on identifying well-established businesses within diverse international markets, with a particular focus on companies and markets deemed to be undervalued. While the portfolio predominantly consists of companies based in developed economies, it retains the flexibility to invest up to 10% of its assets in f... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $28.44 | | Expense Ratio | 0.86% | | Assets Under Management | $4.05B | | NAV | $28.44 | | Holdings Count | — | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 6.73% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.91 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $24.03 – $29.62 | | Beta | 0.91 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $1.9143 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-12 - Pay date: 2025-12-15 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does TSWIX invest in? This fund primarily directs its capital into the stock markets of international companies. A minimum of 80% of its total investable assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) is allocated to equities from at least three non-U.S. countries. The sub-adviser's approach centers on identifying well-established businesses within diverse international markets, with a particular focus on companies and markets deemed to be undervalued. While the portfolio predominantly consists of companies based in developed economies, it retains the flexibility to invest up to 10% of its assets in firms located in emerging markets. ### What is the expense ratio of TSWIX? Transamerica International Equity I (TSWIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.86%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is TSWIX? Transamerica International Equity I (TSWIX) manages $4.05B 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 TSWIX actively managed or an index fund? TSWIX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was TSWIX launched? Transamerica International Equity I (TSWIX) launched in December 1992 and is managed by the fund issuer. ### How has TSWIX performed? TSWIX'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 TSWIX pay a dividend? Transamerica International Equity I (TSWIX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.73%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does TSWIX pay dividends? Transamerica International Equity I pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is TSWIX's dividend yield? TSWIX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.73%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is TSWIX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TSWIX was 2025-12-12. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will TSWIX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.86% 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 TSWIX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from TSWIX'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 TSWIX cost more than a fund like VOO? TSWIX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.86%) 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 TSWIX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to TSWIX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as TSWIX (0.86%) 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/tswix - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tswix/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tswix/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tswix/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tswix/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.