Information on Benchmarks
Benchmark returns have been obtained from a non-affiliated third party MSCI Inc. source. Neither MSCI Inc. nor any other party involved in or related to compiling, computing, or creating the MSCI Inc. data make any express warranties or representatives with respect to data accuracy and completeness.
The MSCI All Country World Index (Net) (MSCI ACWI) is a global equity index, which tracks stocks from 23 developed and 24 emerging markets countries. With 2,757 constituents (as at 30 August 2024), the index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set.
The MSCI All Country World ex‑USA Index (Net) (MSCI ACWI ex USA) captures large and mid‑cap representation across 22 of 23 developed market countries and 24 emerging markets countries. With 2,156 constituents (as of 30 August 2024), the index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside of the US.
The MSCI Emerging Markets (Net) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that consists of indices in 24 emerging economies. With 1,328 constituents (as at 30 August 2024), the index covers about 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.
The MSCI USA High Dividend Yield (Net) Index is a free float-adjusted market cap index consisting of US companies designed to reflect the performance of companies with higher than average dividend yields. The index is net of foreign withholding taxes and dividends, is unmanaged, and does not include the effect of fees. It’s not possible to invest directly in an index.
The MSCI ACWI High Dividend Yield (Net) Index is a free float-adjusted market cap index consisting of developed and emerging market companies, designed to reflect the performance of companies with higher than average dividend yields. The index is net of foreign withholding taxes and dividends, is unmanaged, and does not include the effect of fees. It’s not possible to invest directly in an index.
The MSCI ACWI ex USA High Dividend Yield (Net) Index is a free float-adjusted market cap index consisting of developed (ex US) and emerging market companies, designed to reflect the performance of companies with higher than average dividend yields. The index is net of foreign withholding taxes and dividends, is unmanaged, and does not include the effect of fees. It’s not possible to invest directly in an index.
The S&P 500® Index is a widely used stock market index that can serve as barometer of US stock market performance, particularly with respect to larger capitalization stocks. It is a market-weighted index of stocks of 500 leading companies in leading industries and represents a significant portion of the market value of all stocks publicly traded in the United States. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of S&P Global, or its affiliates (SPDJI) and has been licensed for use by GQG Partners LLC. Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, a division of S&P Global (S&P); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (Dow Jones). GQG Partners LLC US Equity is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P 500 Index.
Information about benchmark indices is provided to allow you to compare it to the performance of GQG strategies. Investors often use these well-known and widely recognized indices as one way to gauge the investment performance of an investment manager’s strategy compared to investment sectors that correspond to the strategy. However, GQG’s investment strategies are actively managed and not intended to replicate the performance of the indices: the performance and volatility of GQG’s investment strategies may differ materially from the performance and volatility of their benchmark indices.
