Overview

Fund Description

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

Investment Strategy

The Fund invests primarily in companies economically tied to U.S. or foreign markets.

Portfolio Manager

Brad Barth
Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager
Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Randy Pearce, CFA®
Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager
Chief Investment Officer

Guardian Portfolio Manager

Phil Naylor
Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager

Representative Geography

Global

Fund Information

Date03/28/2025
fund_number801175
Fund NameGrandeur Peak Global Stalwarts - Institutional
Assets72219550.38
NAV15.11
Prior Day Change-1.82
YTD NAV Performance-5.62
Inception9/1/2015
TickerGGSYX
CUSIP38656X872
Minimum Investment$1,000 | $100 UTMA
Distribution FrequencyAnnually, Mid-December
Gross Expense Ratio
Gross Expense RatioA gross expense ratio is the annual cost of investing in a mutual fund and reflects the cost of operating a fund. Gross expenses may include fee waivers or expense reimbursements. See prospectus for more details.
1.03%
Net Expense Ratio
Net Expense RatioNet expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to through September 1, 2025. See prospectus for more details.
1.03%
Intermediary Status
Intermediary status
  • Open Status: Open to new and existing investors who purchase through intermediary channels.
  • Soft Closed Status: Existing investors in the fund may purchase additional shares.
Open

Fund Data & Pricing

As of 03/28/2025
Date03/28/2025
fund_number801175
Fund NameGrandeur Peak Global Stalwarts - Institutional
Assets$72 M
NAV$15.11
Prior Day Change-1.82%
YTD NAV Performance-5.62%
Inception9/1/2015
TickerGGSYX
CUSIP38656X872
Minimum Investment$1,000 | $100 UTMA
Distribution FrequencyAnnually, Mid-December
Gross Expense Ratio1.03%
Net Expense Ratio1.03%
Intermediary StatusOpen

Benchmarks

PrimaryMSCI ACWI IMI Index
MSCI ACWI IMI Index The MSCI ACWI IMI Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of large, mid, and small-cap companies across developed and emerging markets globally.
SecondaryMSCI ACWI Mid Cap Index
MSCI ACWI Mid Cap Index The MSCI ACWI Mid Cap Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of mid-cap companies across developed and emerging markets globally.
TertiaryMSCI ACWI Small Cap Index
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index The MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of small-cap companies across developed and emerging markets globally.
You cannot invest directly in these or any indices.

Performance

Fund inception of 09/01/2015

Month end as of 2/28/2025
CUMULATIVEANNUALIZED
Report Date1MO3MO6MOYTDFYTD1YR3YR5YR10YRSince InceptionITD_CUMFund NoGeographyMarket CapGross Expense RatioNet Expense Ratio
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts - Institutional2/28/2025-4.91%-3.82%-4.68%-0.81%3.05-2.28%-6.41%4.49%----%7.30%95.27801175GlobalMicro & Small1.03%1.03%
MSCI ACWI IMI Index2/28/2025-0.85%-0.30%3.62%2.42%2.4214.59%8.97%12.90%----%11.01%169.51--------------------
MSCI ACWI Mid Cap Index2/28/2025-1.10%-2.43%2.13%2.70%2.7010.53%4.98%10.01%----%8.69%120.52--------------------
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index2/28/2025-3.20%-5.90%-1.73%-0.67%-0.676.79%3.59%9.68%----%8.46%116.15--------------------

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1.855.377.PEAK (7325).

Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund Expenses, without which total return would have been lower. Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to through September 1, 2025. A 2% redemption fee will be deducted on fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect this redemption fee or taxes.

Quarter end as of 12/31/2024
CUMULATIVE ANNUALIZED
Report Date1MO3MO6MOYTDFYTD1YR3YR5YR10YRSince InceptionITD_CUMFund NoGeographyMarket CapGross Expense RatioNet Expense Ratio
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts - Institutional12/31/2024-3.03%-5.04%0.76%-4.36%3.89-4.36%-12.09%3.05%----%7.53%96.87801175GlobalMicro & Small1.03%1.03%
MSCI ACWI IMI Index12/31/2024-2.66%-1.14%5.73%16.89%16.8916.89%5.41%10.18%----%10.93%163.15--------------------
MSCI ACWI Mid Cap Index12/31/2024-5.00%-3.36%6.26%10.01%10.0110.01%1.35%7.06%----%8.53%114.72--------------------
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index12/31/2024-5.26%-3.17%5.46%8.15%8.158.15%1.24%7.16%----%8.69%117.61--------------------

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1.855.377.PEAK (7325).

Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund Expenses, without which total return would have been lower. Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to through September 1, 2025. A 2% redemption fee will be deducted on fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect this redemption fee or taxes.

Year end as of 12/31/2024

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1.855.377.PEAK (7325).

Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund Expenses, without which total return would have been lower. Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to through September 1, 2025. A 2% redemption fee will be deducted on fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect this redemption fee or taxes.

Historical Price (NAV)

As of 12/31/2024, updated quarterly

Hypothetical Growth of $10,000

As of 12/31/2024

Portfolio Characteristics

As of 12/31/24, updated quarterly, subject to change.

Estimated 3-Year EPS Growth
Estimated 3-Year EPS Growth Estimated weighted average annual increase in Earnings Per Share (EPS) of the fund's holdings over the next 3 years. These returns are not guaranteed. Actual EPS growth may be higher or lower.
15.0%
Trailing P/E
Trailing P/E The trailing 12-month Price/Earnings (P/E) of the portfolio, calculated as a weighted harmonic average.
31.1
Return on Assets
Return on Assets Return on Assets (ROA) is a measure of how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate a profit, and is calculated by dividing company’s net income by total assets.
10.5%
Operating Margin
Operating Margin Operating Margin is a measurement of what proportion of a company's revenue is left over after paying for variable costs of production such as wages, raw materials, etc. It is calculated by dividing Operating Income by Net Sales.
16.1%
Debt/Equity
Debt/Equity Debt/Equity is a measure of a company's financial leverage. It is calculated by dividing its total liabilities by stockholders' equity.
71%
Weighted Average Market Cap ($millions)
Weighted Average Market Cap The average market capitalization of companies held by the fund, weighted in proportion to their percentage of net assets in the fund.
$10,287
Median Market Cap ($millions)
Median Market Cap The median market cap is the midpoint of market capitalization of companies held by the fund.
$5,012
Number of Holdings129
Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover A measure of annual trading activity in the fund's portfolio, expressed as a percent.
67%

Equity Portfolio Composition​

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Top 10 Holdings

As of 10/31/2024, updated quarterly, subject to change

Company Name Country Sector % of Net Assets
1Silergy CorpChinaTechnology3.3%
2BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.JapanTechnology3.1%
3B & M European Value Retail SABritainConsumer Staples3.1%
4Littelfuse, Inc.United StatesIndustrials2.8%
5Globant S.A.ArgentinaTechnology1.8%
6JTC plcBritainFinancials1.8%
7Lululemon Athletica, Inc.United StatesConsumer Discretionary1.5%
8Techtronic Industries Co LimitedHong KongIndustrials1.4%
9Virbac SAFranceHealth Care1.3%
10Silicon Laboratories, Inc.United StatesTechnology1.2%
Total Top 10 Holdings21.2%

Holdings are released based on a 60-day lag from the most recent quarter end according to the Grandeur Peak Holdings Release Policy. Holdings are subject to change and do not constitute a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell a particular security. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. Total amount subject to rounding.

Sector Weights

As of 12/31/2024, updated quarterly, subject to change

Market Capitalization

As of 12/31/2024, updated quarterly, subject to change

Regions

As of 12/31/2024, updated quarterly, subject to change
% of Total Equities
North America46.0%
Europe30.9%
Asia ex Japan12.6%
Japan7.3%
Australia/New Zealand1.7%
Latin America1.7%
Africa/Middle East0.9%
Total 100.0%
Values may sum to greater or less than 100% due to rounding.

Top 5 Countries

As of 12/31/2024, updated quarterly, subject to change
% of Total Equities
1United States39.9%
2Britain9.8%
3Japan7.3%
4Netherlands4.5%
5Sweden4.2%
Total Top 5 Countries65.8%

Cash & Equivalents​

As of 12/31/2024, updated quarterly, subject to change
Cash & Equivalents0.4%

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