To seek long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies located in, or that derive a significant portion of their earnings or revenues from a number of countries around the world other than the U.S., including emerging market countries
TOP HOLDINGS (all classes) as of 05/31/2013
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| Holding | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics | 4.62% | |
| China Mobile | 3.51% | |
| Taiwan Semiconductor | 3.49% | |
| FEMSA | 3.12% | |
| Petroleo Brasileiro | 3.06% | |
| Astra International | 3.02% | |
| Banco Bradesco | 2.94% | |
| Lukoil | 2.79% | |
| Petrochina | 2.70% | |
| Ultrapar Participacoes | 2.67% |
Foreign securities are more volatile, harder to price and less liquid than U.S. securities. They are subject to different accounting and regulatory standards, and political and economic risks. These risks are enhanced in emerging markets countries.
Equity stocks of small and mid-cap companies carry greater risk, and more volatility than equity stock of larger, more established companies.
Please read the prospectus for more detailed information regarding these risks.
* Effective February 22, 2013, the Fund is closed to new investors except in limited circumstances. For further information, please see the prospectus supplement.
May 10, 2007
| Class A | GEGAX |
| Class C | GEGCX |
| Institututional | ABEMX |
| Inst. Svc. | AEMSX |
| Class A | 003021250 |
| Class C | 003021243 |
| Institututional | 003021714 |
| Inst. Svc. | 003021656 |
2.00% applied within 90 days
$1,000 Classes A, C
$1,000 IRA: Classes A, C
$1,000,000 Institutional
$1,000,000 Institutional Service
as of May 31, 2013
$0.0 million