Fund Overview

Share Class

Z

NAV | as of 11/08/2024

$19.47
+$0.12 (+0.62%)

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Morningstar Rating

Rated against 542 Small Growth funds as of 10/31/2024 View Morningstar Details

Morningstar Medalist Rating

as of 08/31/2024
Analyst-Driven:55% | Data Coverage:100%

Growth of $10,000 (Hypothetical)

Since Inception 08/31/2021 to 10/31/2024 = $10,245.33

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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 to mid cap stocks exhibiting consistent, sustainable earnings growth.

Why Consider

  • Provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of small and mid 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 will 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: 1.05%
  • Net Expense Ratio: 0.82%
  • Expense Cap Expiration Date: 03/01/2025

Distributions & Pricing

Distributions

Calendar Year Distributions

Ex-Date Total Distribution Income Short-term Cap Gains Long-term Cap Gains
Dec 15, 2022 $0.268400 $0.268400

Portfolio & Holdings

Portfolio & Holdings

Top Holdings (Equity)

As of: 09/30/2024

Manhattan Associates Inc 2.82%
CyberArk Software Ltd 2.56%
Tyler Technologies Inc 2.03%
Texas Roadhouse Inc, Class A 2.03%
ITT Inc 2.02%
Entegris Inc 1.99%
Burlington Stores Inc 1.98%
Houlihan Lokey Inc, Class A 1.85%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc 1.74%
Globant SA 1.73%
% in Top 10 Holdings 20.76%
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Sector Allocation (Equity)

As of: 09/30/2024

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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.

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FOUNDED

1974

AMG AFFILIATE SINCE

2008

HEADQUARTERS

Boston, MA

Portfolio Managers

Daniel L. Miller, CFA

PARTNER AND DIRECTOR OF EQUITIES

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Joseph C. Craigen, CFA

PARTNER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER

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Investment Approach

Investment Approach

GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

The Fund primarily invests in small and mid 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

The Fund will ordinarily invest in approximately 55-85 stocks. GW&K intends for the Fund’s portfolio to be diversified as to companies and industries.

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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