Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth Fund Institutional Class (DIEMX)

Overview

The company specializes in a growth-oriented investment approach, focusing primarily on equity securities. This includes common stocks and other equity securities from a diverse range of issuers. Emphasizing investments in emerging markets, the fund dedicates at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings intended for investment purposes) to companies within these markets. It operates without specific limitations on the percentage of assets that can be allocated to issuers in any one country, allowing for the potential concentration of investments in a single emerging market country.

Products and Services

• Growth Style Investment

This service focuses on investing in equity securities that are expected to grow at an above-average rate compared to other companies. This includes seeking out common stocks and other equity securities from myriad issuers, with a predilection for those contributing to emerging markets.

• Emerging Markets Focus

The fund targets its investments towards companies within emerging markets, dedicating no less than 80% of its net assets, in addition to any borrowed funds for investment purposes, to this sector. This focus enables investors to exploit the growth potential in these dynamic and fast-evolving markets.

• Flexible Country Allocation

Unlike many funds that have strict guidelines on country diversification, this fund boasts a flexible approach that allows substantial investments in any single emerging market country. This strategy enables the fund to maximize investment opportunities in countries that exhibit the most promising growth trajectories.