Brandes Institutional International Equity Fund - Performance
| Monthly Returns as of: 2012-04-30 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Name | Ticker | Inception | Month | 3-Month | YTD | 1 year | 3 year | 5 year | 10 year | Since Inception |
| International Equity I Shares |
BIIEX | 1/31/1997 | -5.32% | -0.30% | 4.54% | -14.44% | 7.44% | -6.22% | 5.00% | 8.19% |
| International Equity E Shares |
BIEEX | 10/6/2008 | -5.32% | -0.30% | 4.55% | -14.50% | 7.37% | -6.33% | 4.81% | 7.97% |
| International Equity S Shares |
BIISX | 1/31/2011 | -5.32% | -0.30% | 4.38% | -14.43% | 7.28% | -6.40% | 4.77% | 7.94% |
| MSCI EAFE Index1 | -1.96% | 3.19% | 8.69% | -12.82% | 11.78% | -4.72% | 5.42% | 3.88% | ||
| Average Annual Total Returns as of Quarter-End: 2012-03-31 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Name | Ticker | Inception | Month | 3-Month | YTD | 1 year | 3 year | 5 year | 10 year | Since Inception |
| International Equity I Shares |
BIIEX | 1/31/1997 | 0.28% | 10.42% | 10.42% | -5.11% | 13.59% | -4.46% | 5.59% | 8.62% |
| International Equity E Shares |
BIEEX | 10/6/2008 | 0.28% | 10.42% | 10.42% | -5.23% | 13.51% | -4.57% | 5.40% | 8.40% |
| International Equity S Shares |
BIISX | 1/31/2011 | 0.28% | 10.23% | 10.23% | -5.29% | 13.41% | -4.64% | 5.36% | 8.37% |
| MSCI EAFE Index1 | -0.46% | 10.86% | 10.86% | -5.77% | 17.13% | -3.51% | 5.70% | 4.04% | ||
| Class I | Class E | Class S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.39% |
The performance shown above for the International class E and S Share for the period to 01/03/97 represents the performance for the I Share class of the fund. The E and S Share were first offered on 10/06/08 and 01/31/11 respectively, while the I Shares were first offered on 01/03/97.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and 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. Current performance of the Funds may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. All performance is historical and includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800.395.3807.
The Brandes Institutional International Equity Fund invests in foreign securities, which involve greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Emerging country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets.
Please refer to the Brandes Institutional International Equity Fund Prospectus for important information about the investment company including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a hard copy Prospectus, please call the Mutual Fund Group at 800.395.3807.
1. The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index with net dividends is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of 22 developed market country indices. This index often is used as a benchmark for international equity portfolios and includes dividends and distributions net of withholding taxes, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or other expenses of investing. One cannot invest directly in an index.