Overview

Fund Facts as of Oct 31, 2024

Class A Inception 09/18/2023
Performance Inception 04/22/1968
Investment Objective Growth of capital
Total Net Assets $64.0M
Minimum Investment $10000
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.27%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 1.14%
CUSIP 13161X733

Top 10 Holdings (%)4,5 as of Sep 30, 2024

AptarGroup Inc 2.99
Dorman Products Inc 2.82
Tradeweb Markets Inc 2.81
Chemed Corp 2.59
Cooper Cos Inc 2.53
Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO 2.45
CBIZ Inc 2.28
Performance Food Group Co 2.23
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc 2.19
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc 2.16
Total 25.04
 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. The value of equity securities is sensitive to stock market volatility. Smaller companies are generally subject to greater price fluctuations, limited liquidity, higher transaction costs and higher investment risk than larger, more established companies. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, currency exchange rates or other conditions. Investing primarily in responsible investments carries the risk that, under certain market conditions, the Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Performance

Calendar Year Returns (%)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Fund at NAV 1.77 -2.99 15.44 15.38 -4.95 28.12 12.81 18.87 -17.09 13.44
Russell 2500 Index™6 7.07 -2.90 17.59 16.81 -10.00 27.77 19.99 18.18 -18.37 17.42
 

Fund Facts

Class A Inception 09/18/2023
Performance Inception 04/22/1968
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.27%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 1.14%
Distribution Frequency
 

Morningstar Rating™ as of Oct 31, 2024

Time Period Rating Funds in
Mid-Cap Growth
Category
Overall 512
3 Years 512
5 Years 477
10 Years 380
 

NAV History

Date NAV NAV Change
Nov 08, 2024 $28.57 $0.32
Nov 07, 2024 $28.25 -$0.11
Nov 06, 2024 $28.36 $1.12
Nov 05, 2024 $27.24 $0.36
Nov 04, 2024 $26.88 $0.05
Nov 01, 2024 $26.83 $0.21
Oct 31, 2024 $26.62 -$0.40
Oct 30, 2024 $27.02 -$0.06
Oct 29, 2024 $27.08 -$0.08
Oct 28, 2024 $27.16 $0.18

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. The value of equity securities is sensitive to stock market volatility. Smaller companies are generally subject to greater price fluctuations, limited liquidity, higher transaction costs and higher investment risk than larger, more established companies. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, currency exchange rates or other conditions. Investing primarily in responsible investments carries the risk that, under certain market conditions, the Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Portfolio

Asset Mix (%)5,7 as of Sep 30, 2024

Portfolio Statistics as of Sep 30, 2024

Average Market Cap $10.0B
Number of Holdings 74
Price/Book Ratio 3.39
Active Share8 93.68%
 

GICS Sector Breakdown (%)5 as of Sep 30, 2024

 

Fund Holdings (%)5,9 as of Sep 30, 2024

Holding % of Net Assets
MSILF GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO MSILF GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO 3.10%
AptarGroup Inc 3.00%
Dorman Products Inc 2.82%
Tradeweb Markets Inc 2.82%
Chemed Corp 2.59%
Cooper Cos Inc 2.53%
Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO 2.45%
CBIZ Inc 2.28%
Performance Food Group Co 2.24%
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc 2.19%
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Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. The value of equity securities is sensitive to stock market volatility. Smaller companies are generally subject to greater price fluctuations, limited liquidity, higher transaction costs and higher investment risk than larger, more established companies. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, currency exchange rates or other conditions. Investing primarily in responsible investments carries the risk that, under certain market conditions, the Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Management

Michael D. McLean, CFA

Michael D. McLean, CFA

Managing Director, Co-Head of US Small/Mid Cap
Joined Eaton Vance 2001

Biography

Mike is a managing director of Morgan Stanley. He is Co-Head of the Eaton Vance U.S. Small/Midcap team and a portfolio manager. He is responsible for buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction and risk management for U.S. small- and midcap equity portfolios as well as coverage of the consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors. He is also a vice president and portfolio manager for Calvert Research and Management. He began his career in the investment management industry with Eaton Vance in 2001. Morgan Stanley acquired Eaton Vance in March 2021.

Mike earned a B.S. from Providence College. He is a CFA charterholder and holds both the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing and the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting FSA Credential.

Education
  • B.S. Providence College

Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2023

 
Griff Noble, CFA

Griff Noble, CFA

Managing Director, Co-Head of US Small/Mid Cap
Joined Eaton Vance 2012

Biography

Griff is a managing director of Morgan Stanley. He is Co-Head of the Eaton Vance U.S. Small/Midcap team and a portfolio manager. He is responsible for buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction and risk management for U.S. small- and midcap equity portfolios as well as coverage of the energy and industrials sectors. He is also a vice president and portfolio manager for Calvert Research and Management. He joined Eaton Vance in 2012. Morgan Stanley acquired Eaton Vance in March 2021.

Griff began his career in the investment management industry in 1996. Before joining Eaton Vance, he was an equity analyst with BlackRock, Inc. He was previously affiliated with Byram Capital Management, Emerson Investment Management, Deutsche Asset Management and Putnam Investments.

Griff earned a B.S. from the University of Vermont and an MBA from Babson College. He is a member of CFA Society Boston and is a CFA charterholder.

Education
  • B.S. University of Vermont
  • M.B.A. Babson College

Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2023

 

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