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MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund
mutual fund
ICEVX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$39.06
-0.28
-0.71%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
ICEVX (Mutual Fund)
MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$39.06
-0.28
-0.71%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
ICEVX (Mutual Fund)
MainStay Epoch International Choice Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$39.06
-0.28
-0.71%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
-0.9%
1 yr return
0.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
0.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.8%
Net Assets
$221 M
Holdings in Top 10
38.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$39.3
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.22%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.50%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 43.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$15,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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ICEVX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -0.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 0.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.83%
- Dividend Yield 1.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameMainStay Epoch International Choice Fund
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Fund Family NameMainStay
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Inception DateSep 01, 2006
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Shares Outstanding642199
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMichael Welhoelter
ICEVX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ICEVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.9% | -3.4% | 32.4% | 96.99% |
| 1 Yr | 0.8% | -1.8% | 38.8% | 97.15% |
| 3 Yr | 0.6%* | -13.6% | 48.1% | 77.72% |
| 5 Yr | 2.8%* | -34.2% | 74.9% | 94.73% |
| 10 Yr | 3.9%* | 1.2% | 32.4% | 93.96% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ICEVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.7% | -1.4% | 22.0% | 6.13% |
| 2022 | -17.1% | -43.6% | 71.3% | 35.58% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | -28.5% | 18.9% | 59.28% |
| 2020 | 7.1% | -90.1% | 992.1% | 57.45% |
| 2019 | 20.2% | -1.9% | 38.8% | 42.27% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ICEVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.9% | -3.4% | 32.4% | 96.99% |
| 1 Yr | 0.8% | -1.8% | 38.8% | 97.15% |
| 3 Yr | 0.6%* | -13.6% | 48.1% | 77.72% |
| 5 Yr | 2.8%* | -34.2% | 74.9% | 94.73% |
| 10 Yr | 3.9%* | 1.2% | 32.4% | 93.96% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ICEVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.4% | 3.2% | 23.8% | 12.74% |
| 2022 | -16.3% | -43.6% | 144.8% | 59.62% |
| 2021 | 6.2% | -22.6% | 56.0% | 86.16% |
| 2020 | 7.6% | -89.7% | 1010.8% | 74.71% |
| 2019 | 23.3% | 4.3% | 38.8% | 38.01% |
NAV & Total Return History
ICEVX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| ICEVX | Category Low | Category High | ICEVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 221 M | 3.3 M | 425 B | 76.09% |
| Number of Holdings | 36 | 1 | 10481 | 92.03% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 85.9 M | 1.01 M | 47.5 B | 67.03% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 38.45% | 4.6% | 147.7% | 12.74% |
Top 10 Holdings
- AstraZeneca plc 5.30%
- Sony Group Corp. 4.38%
- NN Group NV 4.26%
- Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B 3.69%
- Lloyds Banking Group plc 3.55%
- Unilever plc 3.52%
- Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered) 3.48%
- Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. 3.44%
- Keyence Corp. 3.43%
- Linde plc 3.42%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ICEVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.50% | 0.00% | 102.63% | 82.81% |
| Cash | 4.50% | 0.00% | 44.84% | 13.91% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.05% | 6.89% | 97.81% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.12% | 47.54% | 92.81% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.18% | 97.96% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 95.29% | 97.97% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ICEVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.37% | 0.00% | 36.36% | 7.21% |
| Financial Services | 16.35% | 0.00% | 47.75% | 69.87% |
| Technology | 15.62% | 0.00% | 36.32% | 12.34% |
| Healthcare | 11.71% | 0.00% | 20.35% | 48.88% |
| Consumer Defense | 11.09% | 0.00% | 32.29% | 20.03% |
| Communication Services | 10.11% | 0.00% | 21.69% | 8.01% |
| Industrials | 9.38% | 5.17% | 99.49% | 94.07% |
| Energy | 5.23% | 0.00% | 16.89% | 41.19% |
| Basic Materials | 4.13% | 0.00% | 23.86% | 88.62% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.68% | 99.68% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.59% | 99.04% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ICEVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 82.27% | 0.00% | 99.44% | 80.78% |
| US | 13.24% | 0.00% | 102.01% | 21.25% |
ICEVX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| ICEVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.22% | 0.01% | 19.62% | 35.52% |
| Management Fee | 0.80% | 0.00% | 1.65% | 83.18% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 62.32% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.00% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| ICEVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.50% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 60.98% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| ICEVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| ICEVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 43.00% | 2.00% | 247.00% | 62.68% |
ICEVX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| ICEVX | Category Low | Category High | ICEVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% | 0.00% | 17.49% | 77.66% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| ICEVX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| ICEVX | Category Low | Category High | ICEVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.83% | -0.93% | 6.38% | 80.45% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| ICEVX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.522 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2023 | $0.564 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2022 | $0.335 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2021 | $0.957 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2020 | $0.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2019 | $0.919 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.499 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2017 | $0.388 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.944 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2015 | $0.393 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2014 | $0.904 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.277 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2012 | $0.516 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2011 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2011 | $0.445 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2010 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2010 | $0.314 | OrdinaryDividend |
ICEVX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Welhoelter
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 09, 2017
5.39
5.4%
Mike is Co-Chief Investment Officer of Epoch Investment Partners. He is also Chief Risk Officer. Mike is responsible for integrating risk management into the investment process. Prior to joining Epoch in 2005, he was a director and portfolio manager in the Quantitative Strategies Group at Columbia Management Group, Inc. Before that, Mike was at Credit Suisse Asset Management Group (“CSAM”), where he was a portfolio manager in the Structured Equity group. Before joining CSAM, he was a portfolio manager and quantitative research analyst at Chancellor/LGT Asset Management.
William Booth
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 09, 2017
5.39
5.4%
Bill is Co-Chief Investment Officer of Epoch Investment Partners. He is also a portfolio manager for global and non-U.S. equity strategies. Bill joined Epoch in 2009 from PioneerPath Capital, a long/short equity hedge fund where he was a consumer and retail analyst. Prior to PioneerPath, he was a senior analyst at Level Global focused on the consumer and industrial sectors.
Glen Petraglia
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2018
4.0
4.0%
Glen is a portfolio manager and senior equity research analyst. Prior to joining Epoch in 2014, Glen was a generalist portfolio manager and an analyst at Standard Life Investments in Boston, where he focused on consumer staples, restaurants and regional banks. Before Standard Life, he held positions at Citigroup and Nabisco. Glen received his BS from Providence College and an MBA from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.35 | 6.32 | 3.25 |
