Fund Notice

Effective December 8, 2025, the subadviser of AMG GW&K Small Cap Growth Fund (formerly AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund) (the “Fund”) changed from Montrusco Bolton Investments, Inc. to GW&K Investment Management, LLC. Also effective December 8, 2025, the Fund changed its name to AMG GW&K Small Cap Growth Fund, changed its principal investment strategies and principal risks, reduced its management fee and expense cap, and changed the maximum authorized shareholder servicing fee rate payable by Class I shares. For more information regarding these and other changes to the Fund, please see the Fund’s Prospectus.

Fund Overview

Share Class

N

NAV | as of 02/27/2026

$10.39
-$0.12 (-1.14%)

Morningstar | Style Box

V B G L M S

Growth of $10,000 (Hypothetical)

Since Inception 11/02/1994 to 01/31/2026 = $221,237.57

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The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month-end please call 800.548.4539. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown.

Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in small cap stocks exhibiting consistent, sustainable earnings growth.

Why Consider

  • Provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of small cap growth companies
  • Manages risk with a sell discipline and exposure limits for each company and diversification of sector and growth profiles embedded in the portfolio construction process
  • Employs a fundamental, research-oriented investment process that is built on the belief that a company’s ability to generate consistent, long-term sustainable earnings growth can drive enhanced stock price performance over time

Performance

Performance

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Returns

Trailing Returns

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month-end please call 800.548.4539. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown. Returns for periods shorter than one year are not annualized.

Expense Ratios

  • Gross Expense Ratio: 0.96%
  • Net Expense Ratio: 0.90%
  • Expense Cap Expiration Date: 03/01/2027

The Fund’s Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through 03/01/2027, to limit fund operating expenses. The net expense ratio reflects this limitation, while the gross expense ratio does not. The Fund has no up-front sales charges or deferred sales charges. Please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus for additional information on the Fund’s expenses.

Distributions & Pricing

Distributions

Calendar Year Distributions

Ex-Date Total Distribution Income Short-term Cap Gains Long-term Cap Gains
Dec 16, 2025 $4.322000 $0.479100 $3.842900
Dec 16, 2024 $1.257500 $0.268800 $0.988700
Dec 14, 2023 $0.430400 $0.032800 $0.113600 $0.284000
Dec 15, 2022 $0.997500 $0.004200 $0.993300
Dec 15, 2021 $3.785300 $1.731200 $2.054100
Mar 24, 2021 $7.003900 $0.063200 $6.940700
Dec 16, 2020 $3.541600 $3.541600
Dec 16, 2019 $1.695900 $1.695900
Dec 27, 2018 $3.895200 $0.450300 $3.444900
Dec 27, 2017 $1.939700 $1.939700
Dec 27, 2016 $1.981000 $0.040500 $1.940500
Dec 30, 2015 $6.834000 $0.080800 $6.753200
Dec 30, 2014 $5.051200 $0.048500 $0.203300 $4.799400
Dec 30, 2013 $2.127700 $0.164500 $0.050000 $1.913200
Dec 28, 2012 $1.926600 $0.220100 $0.063700 $1.642800
Dec 29, 2011 $2.011300 $0.130200 $1.881100
Dec 29, 2010 $0.168700 $0.128000 $0.040700
Dec 29, 2009 $0.076800 $0.076800
Dec 29, 2008 $0.654000 $0.056900 $0.597100
Dec 14, 2007 $4.074600 $0.048700 $0.556300 $3.469600
Sep 14, 2007 $0.005000 $0.005000
Mar 16, 2007 $0.020800 $0.020800
Dec 15, 2006 $0.204700 $0.029700 $0.175000
Sep 15, 2006 $0.010000 $0.010000
Mar 10, 2006 $0.016700 $0.016700
Dec 16, 2005 $0.041900 $0.041900
Sep 16, 2005 $0.002700 $0.002700
Jun 10, 2005 $0.010000 $0.010000
Mar 11, 2005 $0.010000 $0.010000
Dec 17, 2004 $0.032400 $0.032400
Dec 19, 2003 $0.017100 $0.017100
Dec 15, 2000 $4.079900 $4.079900
Dec 10, 1999 $1.651300 $1.651300
Dec 11, 1998 $0.935900 $0.935900
Dec 12, 1997 $0.211800 $0.211800
Dec 13, 1996 $0.136800 $0.136800
Mar 15, 1996 $0.004800 $0.004800
Dec 15, 1995 $0.008400 $0.008400
Sep 15, 1995 $0.006000 $0.006000
Jun 16, 1995 $0.009000 $0.009000
Mar 10, 1995 $0.003000 $0.003000
Dec 16, 1994 $0.005000 $0.005000

Risk & Return Statistics

As of: 01/31/2026

3YR 5YR 10YR
Alpha
Alpha is a measure of performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Alpha takes the volatility (price risk) of a security or mutual fund and compares its risk-adjusted performance to a benchmark index. The excess return of the security or fund relative to the return of the benchmark index is a fund's alpha.
-4.35 -2.18 -2.28
Standard Deviation
Standard Deviation is a measure of the dispersion of a set of data from its mean. The more spread apart the data, the higher the deviation. Standard deviation is calculated as the square root of variance.
13.08 16.88 15.76
Sharpe Ratio
Sharpe Ratio is a risk-adjusted measure developed by William Sharpe. It is calculated using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. First, the average monthly return of the 90-day Treasury bill (over a 36-month period) is subtracted from the portfolio's average monthly return. The difference in total return represents the portfolio's excess return beyond that of the 90-day Treasury bill, a risk-free investment. An arithmetic annualized excess return is then calculated by multiplying this monthly return by 12. To show a relationship between excess return and risk, this number is then divided by the standard deviation of the portfolio's annualized excess returns. The higher the Sharpe ratio, the better the portfolio's historical risk-adjusted performance.
1.05 0.46 0.71
Upside Capture Ratio (%)
Upside Capture Ratio (%) is a measure of a manager's performance in up markets relative to a particular benchmark. An up market is one in which the market's quarterly (or monthly) return is greater than or equal to zero. For example, a ratio of 50% means that the portfolio's value increased half as much as its benchmark index during up markets.
80.86 85.93 87.26
Downside Capture Ratio (%)
Downside Capture Ratio (%) measures a manager's performance in down markets relative to a particular benchmark. A down market is one in which the market's quarterly (or monthly) return is less than zero. For example, a ratio of 50% means that the portfolio's value fell half as much as its benchmark index during down markets.
98.68 92.73 96.15
Beta
Beta measures the relationship between the portfolio's excess return over T-bills (representing a risk-free rate) relative to the excess return of the portfolio's benchmark. A low beta does not imply that the portfolio has a low level of volatility; rather, a low beta means that the portfolio's market-related risk is low. Beta is often referred to as systematic risk.
0.90 0.90 0.92
R-Squared
R-Squared ranges from 0 to 100 and reflects the percentage of a portfolio's movements that are explained by movements in its benchmark index. A portfolio with an R-squared of 100 means that all movement is completely explained by benchmark index movement. Thus, a portfolio that invests only in S&P 500 stocks will have an R-squared very close to 100. Conversely, a low R-squared indicates that very little of the portfolio's movement is explained by benchmark movement. An R-squared measure of 35, for example, means that movements in its benchmark index can explain only 35% of the portfolio's movements. R-squared is used to ascertain the significance of a particular beta or alpha and generally a higher R-squared will indicate more useful alpha and beta figures.
87.27 91.88 93.37
Tracking Error (%)
Tracking Error (%) , which is often referred to as the active risk of the portfolio, measures how closely a manager's returns track the returns of a benchmark index. Specifically, tracking error measures the standard deviation of the excess returns a portfolio generates compared to its benchmark. This gives an indication of the volatility of a portfolio versus its benchmark. If a manager tracks a benchmark closely, then tracking error will be low. If a manager tracks a benchmark perfectly, then tracking error will be zero.
4.92 5.15 4.30
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Portfolio & Holdings

Portfolio & Holdings

Top Holdings (Equity)

As of: 12/31/2025

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc 3.12%
SPX Technologies Inc 2.90%
Lumentum Holdings Inc 2.86%
Grand Canyon Education Inc 2.45%
RBC Bearings Inc 2.12%
PJT Partners Inc, Class A 1.99%
FTAI Aviation Ltd 1.94%
Intapp Inc 1.90%
Interface Inc, Class A 1.80%
Advanced Energy Industries Inc 1.77%
% in Top 10 Holdings 22.85%
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Sector Allocation (Equity)

As of: 12/31/2025

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About the Affiliate

About GW&K Investment Management

GW&K Investment Management is a dynamic investment management firm that offers asset allocation, active equity, and fixed income investment solutions to help meet the needs of a diverse client base. GW&K’s founding principles of applying rigorous fundamental research, focusing on quality, and maintaining a long-term view still guide its investment process today.

Learn More About GW&K Investment Management's Approach

FOUNDED

1974

AMG AFFILIATE SINCE

2008

HEADQUARTERS

Boston, MA

Portfolio Managers

Daniel L. Miller, CFA

PARTNER, DIRECTOR OF EQUITIES

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Joseph C. Craigen, CFA

PARTNER, PORTFOLIO MANAGER

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Investment Approach

Investment Approach

AMG GW&K Small Cap Growth Fund

The Fund primarily invests in small cap growth companies. The Fund identifies new investments based on five attributes:

 

  • Company Management: The Fund seeks companies with experienced, tenured, high-quality management
  • Growth Profile: The Fund favors companies with business models that have typically delivered consistent long-term growth
  • Market Positioning: The Fund targets leading companies in attractive and defensible niche markets
  • Financial Strength: The Fund invests in companies with strong financial characteristics
  • Valuation: The Fund will seek attractive valuation relative to industry, peers, and own company history

 

 

Additional Fund Highlight

Risk management parameters, including exposure limits for each company and diversification of sector and growth profiles, are embedded in the portfolio construction process.

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