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LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl (LSVFX)
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Fund Details
LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl Overview
LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl (LSVFX) is an actively managed International Equity Global Large-Stock Value fund. LSV Fund launched the fund in 2014.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies located throughout the world. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest in at least three countries, including the United States, and at least 40% of its assets will be invested in non-U.S. companies, in both developed and emerging market countries. Although the fund may invest in securities of companies of any size, it generally invests in companies with market capitalizations of $100 million or more at the time of purchase.
About LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl (LSVFX)
There are 7 members of the management team with an average tenure of 10.58 years: Puneet Mansharamani (2014), Greg Sleight (2014), Guy Lakonishok (2014), Jason Karceski (2014), Gal Skarishevsky (2025), Josef Lakonishok (2014), Menno Vermeulen (2014). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
The fund has 1 primary benchmark: MSCI ACWI NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl has 166 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 16.9% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The fund is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity fund group. LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl has 45.6% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 53.8%. There is 45.6% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl has 0.7% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $10 million in total assets, which is below the $503 million average for the Global Large-Stock Value category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
LSVFX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Global Large-Stock Value category. LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl has an expense ratio of 0.75%, which is 29% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl has a portfolio turnover rate of 22%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 48% for the Global Large-Stock Value category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl returned 6.4%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Global Large-Stock Value category had an average return of 2.9%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all funds in that category.
LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl has a trailing yield of 2.67%, which is above the 1.78% category average. The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl Grades
Year to date, the fund has returned 17.3%, 4.6 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of A. The fund has returned 29.7% over the past year (grade of B), 19.1% over the past three years (grade of B) and 12.1% per year over the past five years (grade of B) and 9.7% per year over the past 10 years (grade of D).
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LSVFX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| LSVFX Return (NAV) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 29.7% | 19.1% | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| LSVFX Grade | A | A | B | B | B | D |
| +/- Category | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Global Large-Stock Value Avg | 2.9% | 5.2% | 24.4% | 16.5% | 10.6% | 10.3% |
| LSVFX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 3.0% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
LSVFX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| LSVFX Return (NAV) | 17.3% | 22.7% | 12.9% | 10.1% | -3.9% | 17.6% | -4.9% | 17.8% | -6.2% | 19.0% | 10.9% |
| LSVFX Grade | A | C | A | F | A | D | F | F | A | C | B |
| +/- Category | 4.6% | -1.4% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | -9.0% | -5.1% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Global Large-Stock Value Avg | 12.6% | 24.1% | 9.7% | 14.7% | -9.1% | 19.1% | 4.1% | 22.9% | -10.3% | 18.7% | 9.5% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 9.9% |
| Total Risk Index: | 0.81 - Average |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.85 - Low |
| Category Risk Grade: | A (4% Rank) |
| Beta: | 0.53 |
| R-Squared: | 45% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Mid-Cap Value |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 2.7% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Annually |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Annually |
| Total Assets: | $11 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 11 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | Inst |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 22% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 7 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 12.1 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 10.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Mansharamani Puneet (2014), Sleight Greg (2014), Lakonishok Guy (2014), Karceski Jason (2014), Lakonishok Josef (2014), Vermeulen Menno (2014), Skarishevsky Gal (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 6/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 166 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 16.9% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 45.6% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 53.8% |
| Foreign Stock: | 45.6% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.7% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | LSV Fund |
| Phone Number: | 888-386-3578 |
| Website: | www.hamlinfunds.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | June 25, 2014 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $100,000 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $100,000 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | na |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.75% ( Rating : Above Avg ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.05% |
| Share Class: | LSV Global Managed Volatility Instl |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
