SEI Institutional International Trust – International Equity Fund Class Y (SEFCX)

Overview

This fund is designed for investors looking to diversify their portfolio through investments in equity securities, with a primary focus on companies located in developed countries. It commits at least 80% of its net assets, along with any borrowing for investment purposes, to equity securities. This includes a broad range of equity instruments such as common stocks, preferred stock, warrants, participation notes, and depositary receipts. While the fund primarily targets developed market investments, it maintains the flexibility to invest up to 20% of its assets in emerging markets, aiming to capitalize on growth opportunities while managing risk through geographical diversification.

Products and Services

Under this fund, investments are diversified across various equity securities to offer investors exposure to both developed and emerging market securities. Below is a detailed look at the types of equity securities the fund engages with:

• Common Stocks: Shares representing ownership in a company, common stocks provide voting rights and the potential for dividends. This offers investors a share in the company's profits and potential capital appreciation.
• Preferred Stock: A type of stock that generally offers no voting rights but has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock. Preferred stock typically pays dividends at a fixed rate before any dividends are distributed to common stockholders, providing a more stable income stream.
• Warrants: Long-term options to purchase a company’s stock at a predetermined price, warrants provide a leveraged opportunity to benefit from the appreciation of the underlying stock, although they come with a higher risk of volatility.
• Participation Notes: Financial instruments that provide investors with exposure to underlying equity markets without direct ownership of shares. They are typically used to invest in markets that are not easily accessible, offering a way to diversify internationally.
• Depositary Receipts: A type of financial security that represents shares of a foreign company's stock, allowing it to be traded on a local stock exchange. Depositary receipts make it easier to invest in foreign companies, thereby widening the options available to investors for geographic diversification.