Inception Return
(9/23/2005)
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-0.87 %
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YTD Return
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-13.16 %
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NAVPS
(9/20/2019)
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$8.67
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Change
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$0.02 / 0.28 %
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Growth of $10,000
(As of August 31, 2019)
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MER
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1.31 %
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Assets ($mil)
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$3.86
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Rank (1Yr)
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53/53
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Std Dev (3Yr)
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13.36 %
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Volatility Ranking (3Yr)
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10/10
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RRSP Eligibility
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Yes
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Load
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No Load
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Max Front End
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-
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Max Back End
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-
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Sales Status
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Open
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Objective
The Fund's objective is to provide long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in the securities markets of Europe considered by the Manager to be undervalued. Investments may be made in securities markets outside of Europe. Investments may include common and preferred shares, convertible debentures, government and corporate bonds and short-term indebtedness.
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Management Co.
Chou Associates Management Inc.
Managers
Francis Chou
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Asset Allocation
(As of December 31, 2018)
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Sector Allocation
(As of December 31, 2018)
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Geographic Allocation
(As of December 31, 2018)
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Top 10 Holdings
| Name | Asset | Sector | Geographic | Percent |
| CAD SWEEP VII CIBC MELLON 0.75% 31-Dec-2049 | Cash and Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalent | Canada | 30.58% |
| Sanofi SA - ADR | International Equity | Healthcare | European Union | 14.80% |
| Bank of Ireland Group plc | International Equity | Financial Services | European Union | 10.75% |
| Endo International PLC | International Equity | Healthcare | European Union | 9.95% |
| Abbey PLC | International Equity | Industrial Goods | European Union | 8.03% |
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV | International Equity | Consumer Goods | European Union | 7.39% |
| Ryanair Holdings PLC | International Equity | Industrial Services | European Union | 5.56% |
| Intralot Integrated Lottery Sys Srvcs SA | International Equity | Technology | European Union | 4.39% |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd - ADR | International Equity | Healthcare | Africa and Middle East | 3.94% |
| Eurobank Ergasias SA | International Equity | Financial Services | European Union | 2.64% |
Performance Data
(As of August 31, 2019)
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Return (%)
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Annualized Return (%)
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Return
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1
Mth
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3
Mth
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6
Mth
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YTD
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1
Yr
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3
Yr
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5
Yr
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10
Yr
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Fund
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-4.41
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-8.76
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-17.81
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-13.16
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-27.15
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-5.49
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-9.31
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2.74
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Benchmark
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-1.42
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0.22
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1.34
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8.05
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-1.79
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6.60
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5.64
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7.36
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Quartile Ranking
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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Calendar Return (%)
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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Fund
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-9.39
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4.28
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-18.05
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2.49
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1.60
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41.35
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27.26
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-4.89
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-0.30
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35.28
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Benchmark
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-7.68
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18.15
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-3.54
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17.20
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3.06
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35.86
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17.02
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-9.65
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-0.64
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18.93
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Quartile Ranking
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3
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4
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4
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4
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2
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1
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1
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3
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4
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1
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MSCI ESG Fund Metrics (As of September 01, 2019)
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The MSCI ESG Quality Score measures the ability of underlying holdings to manage key medium to long-term risks and opportunities arising from environmental, social, and governance factors.
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The percentage of the portfolio's market value exposed to companies flagged for one or more standard SRI exclusion factors (alcohol, civilian firearms, gambling, weapons, cluster bombs, landmines, nuclear power, GMOs, and tobacco).
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The portfolio weighted average of each company’s percent of revenue generated by Sustainable Impact Solutions (goods and services that address at least one of the world’s social and environmental challenges), as defined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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ESG data provided by MSCI
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