GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund Service Shares (GMLVX)

Overview

The fund is a financial vehicle designed to provide investors with exposure to emerging market countries, reflecting a focused investment strategy primarily in equity securities. By committing at least 80% of its assets to securities and other instruments tied to emerging markets, the fund aims to leverage the growth potential in these regions. Emerging markets are recognized for their volatility but also for their potential for significant returns, hence the fund's strategic positioning. The diversified requirement to seek exposure in a minimum of three emerging market countries helps in spreading investment risk. This strategy is particularly appealing for investors looking to diversify their portfolio beyond mature markets and tap into the growth dynamics of emerging economies.

Products and Services

• Equity Securities of Issuers in Emerging Market Countries

This constitutes the fund's primary investment focus, channeling assets into the equity securities of companies located within emerging markets. These investments can encompass a broad array of equity-related instruments such as common stocks, which represent shares of ownership in a company, offering the potential for capital gains and dividends. Unit stocks and stapled securities, which are unique forms of equity interests, often combine different securities to form a single unit. This could include, for example, a pair of a stock and a bond, which are bought and sold together. ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) focused on emerging markets provide a way to invest in a basket of stocks or bonds, offering diversification within these regions. Preferred stocks are also considered, giving investors a fixed dividend ahead of common stock dividends and usually without voting rights. By investing across these diverse forms of equity, the fund aims to capitalize on the growth and income potential within emerging economies, catering to investors who are seeking exposure to this segment with varying degrees of risk tolerance and investment objectives.