Pear Tree Quality Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About USBOX

What does USBOX invest in?

Under typical market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets to equity securities issued by U.S. companies. Its main investment strategy targets large-capitalization firms, defined as those with a market capitalization exceeding $5 billion at the moment of acquisition. American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) frequently constitute a portion of its holdings. The fund also reserves the right to employ derivatives—financial instruments whose value is derived from or linked to changes in underlying assets such as securities, currencies, indices, or other financial tools. This investment vehicle is classified as non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of USBOX?

Pear Tree Quality Fund (USBOX) charges an expense ratio of 1.11%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is USBOX?

Pear Tree Quality Fund (USBOX) manages $267.5M 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 USBOX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was USBOX launched?

Pear Tree Quality Fund (USBOX) launched in May 1985 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has USBOX performed?

USBOX'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.