American Beacon Ninety One International Equity Fund R6 (ZIFRX)

Overview

The described company operates as a specialized investment fund, focusing on identifying and investing in international companies that exhibit unique and enduring qualities. These qualities often include strong brand recognition, exclusive franchises, proprietary intellectual property, significant market leadership, robust financial structures, and promising investment return opportunities. The investment strategy is centered on the belief that companies possessing these attributes are well-positioned for long-term competitive advantage and growth. The fund commits to a global approach, mandating investments across at least three countries and allocating a minimum of 40% of its total assets to non-U.S. companies. Despite its broad international scope, the fund maintains a non-diversified status, allowing for more concentrated investments in select companies that align with its investment philosophy.

Products and Services

• International Company Investments

This service involves the strategic investment in international businesses that demonstrate unique and sustainable competitive advantages. The focus is on entities with outstanding characteristics such as strong brands and intellectual property, market dominance, financially sound balance sheets, and significant reinvestment opportunities. By carefully selecting these companies, the fund seeks to deliver long-term value to its stakeholders.

• Global Investment Diversification

Adhering to a global diversification strategy, the fund invests in a wide array of companies across at least three different countries. This approach not only spreads investment risk but also capitalizes on international growth opportunities. The fund’s strategy of investing at least 40% of its total assets in non-U.S. companies ensures exposure to markets outside the United States, broadening the potential for diversified returns.

• Concentrated Investment Approach

As a non-diversified fund, this product allows for an investment strategy that can concentrate capital into a smaller number of companies. This approach is predicated on the belief that investing more significantly in fewer, carefully selected entities can yield better long-term returns than spreading investments too thinly across many companies. The focus is on quality over quantity, aiming for deep value creation in investments that meet the fund's stringent criteria for rare and exceptional qualities.