Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund – Class C (CEMGX) (CEMGX)

Overview

The fund is an investment entity that dedicates a significant portion of its resources, specifically at least 80% of its net assets along with borrowings earmarked for investment purposes, towards high-dividend yielding securities. These securities are meticulously selected from companies of various capital sizes. However, the distinguishing factor lies in the geographical and economic orientation of these companies. They are either based in, possess a minimum of 50% of their assets in, or generate at least half of their revenue from emerging market countries. This strategic focus targets not only to leverage the growth potential inherent in emerging markets but also to provide shareholders with the benefits of high dividend yields. Such investment preferences are in line with the fund's objective to identify stocks that typically offer a dividend yield higher than the average found within the equity securities of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, serving as a benchmark for high dividend-paying common stocks within the fund's portfolio.

Products and Services

• High-Dividend Paying Securities

  The primary investment focus of the fund emphasizes high-dividend paying securities from companies with varying levels of capitalization. These investments are aimed at generating income through dividends which are higher than the market average, specifically targeting the yields greater than those of the equity securities listed in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. This strategy not only seeks to provide competitive returns to investors but also positions the fund to take advantage of the growth dynamics within emerging markets.

• Emerging Market Investments

  By allocating a significant share of its investments in companies that are either situated in, hold a substantial portion of their assets, or derive a significant part of their revenues from emerging market countries, the fund taps into the growth potential and the inherent opportunities these regions offer. This deliberate investment in emerging markets underlines the fund's strategy to diversify its portfolio across geographies that are on the path to rapid economic development, thereby aiming at long-term capital appreciation in addition to high dividend yields.