Oakmark International Small Cap Fund Investor Class (OAKEX)

Overview

The specified fund operates as an international investment vehicle, focusing on the allocation of its assets into a broad range of common stocks from non-U.S. companies. Highlighting its investment strategy, the fund commits at least 80% of its net assets, factoring in any potential borrowings for investment purposes, to small cap companies. For the context of its investments, "small cap companies" are defined based on market capitalization, with a cap not exceeding the largest market capitalization present in the S&P EPAC Small Cap Index. This approach allows the fund to diversify its investment portfolio across various industries and sectors by tapping into the potential of smaller companies outside the United States.

Products and Services

• Diversified Portfolio of Common Stocks:

  This product refers to the fund's core offering, where it invests in a wide array of common stocks from non-U.S. companies. The objective is to provide investors with a diversified investment option that spans across multiple industries and geographical locations outside the United States, potentially reducing the risk associated with focusing on a single market or sector.

• Small Cap Companies Investment:

  The fund specifically targets small cap companies for its investments, adhering to the stipulation that these companies must have a market capitalization no greater than the largest market capitalization found in the S&P EPAC Small Cap Index. This strategy is designed to capitalize on the growth potential of smaller companies which are often less covered by analysts and may present undervalued investment opportunities compared to larger corporations.

• Global Investing Including Emerging Markets:

  Distinct from pure domestic or traditional large-cap international funds, this fund widens its horizon by investing in non-U.S. markets across the globe, which includes the higher risk and potentially higher reward markets of emerging economies. It mandates the inclusion of securities from at least five countries outside the U.S., underscoring its commitment to global diversification. This approach allows investors access to a range of economic environments and business cycles, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.