Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About USBNX

What does USBNX invest in?

Under typical market conditions, the Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its investable assets (which include net assets plus any funds borrowed for investment) to the equity holdings of small-capitalization companies. These holdings consist of common stocks, warrants, and other securities that are either derived from or convertible into common shares. Furthermore, as a core part of its investment approach, the fund has the flexibility to dedicate up to 15% of its net assets (as valued at the time of investment) to foreign company securities. This can include stocks traded on non-U.S. exchanges, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and international securities listed on U.S. exchanges.

What is the expense ratio of USBNX?

Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund (USBNX) charges an expense ratio of 0.00%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is USBNX?

Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund (USBNX) manages $95.2M 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 USBNX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was USBNX launched?

Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund (USBNX) launched in August 1992 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has USBNX performed?

USBNX'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.