Oberweis International Opportunities Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
9.6%
1 yr return
19.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
16.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
-0.5%
Net Assets
$416 M
Holdings in Top 10
22.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.43%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 93.00%
Redemption Fee 2.00%
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$500
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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OBIOX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 9.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 16.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -0.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.79%
- Dividend Yield 1.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameOberweis International Opportunities Fund
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Fund Family NameOberweis
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Inception DateFeb 01, 2007
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRalf Scherschmidt
Fund Description
OBIOX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | OBIOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.6% | -10.0% | 43.7% | 36.36% |
| 1 Yr | 19.1% | -18.8% | 101.7% | 37.37% |
| 3 Yr | 16.8%* | 1.2% | 41.4% | 17.17% |
| 5 Yr | -0.5%* | -8.4% | 6.9% | 70.21% |
| 10 Yr | 7.3%* | 2.5% | 12.6% | 45.24% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | OBIOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.3% | -39.9% | 38.3% | 13.13% |
| 2024 | 6.2% | -16.9% | 20.0% | 8.08% |
| 2023 | 4.4% | -16.8% | 28.8% | 93.94% |
| 2022 | -37.1% | -46.4% | -21.4% | 95.79% |
| 2021 | -15.9% | -30.6% | 16.4% | 96.77% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | OBIOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.6% | -10.0% | 43.7% | 36.36% |
| 1 Yr | 19.1% | -18.8% | 101.7% | 37.37% |
| 3 Yr | 16.8%* | 1.2% | 41.4% | 17.17% |
| 5 Yr | -0.5%* | -8.4% | 6.9% | 70.21% |
| 10 Yr | 7.3%* | 2.5% | 12.6% | 45.24% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | OBIOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.7% | -2.3% | 43.3% | 16.16% |
| 2024 | 7.5% | -12.3% | 20.2% | 9.09% |
| 2023 | 4.9% | -16.5% | 30.7% | 97.98% |
| 2022 | -37.1% | -46.4% | -18.5% | 95.79% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | -30.6% | 24.7% | 93.55% |
NAV & Total Return History
OBIOX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| OBIOX | Category Low | Category High | OBIOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 416 M | 25.2 K | 7.7 B | 53.54% |
| Number of Holdings | 81 | 37 | 1318 | 67.68% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 83.6 M | 2.74 M | 1.02 B | 54.55% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 22.32% | 10.6% | 58.6% | 53.54% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Games Workshop Group PLC 2.61%
- CES Energy Solutions Corp 2.52%
- Storebrand ASA 2.43%
- Mitsui ES Co Ltd 2.34%
- SBM Offshore NV 2.25%
- Food Life Cos Ltd 2.24%
- Enerflex Ltd 2.03%
- Fidelity Government Portfolio 2.00%
- IMI PLC 1.96%
- Mitsui Kinzoku Co Ltd 1.94%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | OBIOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 94.34% | 91.82% | 102.22% | 94.95% |
| Cash | 2.89% | 0.00% | 10.61% | 49.49% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.41% | 80.81% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.81% | 78.79% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 73.74% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.72% | 73.74% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | OBIOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 22.58% | 6.70% | 34.51% | 29.29% |
| Industrials | 21.41% | 0.00% | 40.13% | 57.58% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 15.52% | 1.31% | 28.28% | 7.07% |
| Financial Services | 14.39% | 1.92% | 22.28% | 18.18% |
| Basic Materials | 7.01% | 0.00% | 18.70% | 39.39% |
| Communication Services | 5.60% | 1.81% | 23.23% | 39.39% |
| Real Estate | 3.75% | 0.00% | 10.74% | 50.51% |
| Healthcare | 3.53% | 1.74% | 29.97% | 98.99% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.33% | 1.61% | 17.90% | 75.76% |
| Energy | 2.89% | 0.00% | 9.29% | 33.33% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.12% | 89.90% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | OBIOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 93.38% | 41.84% | 99.49% | 37.37% |
| US | 0.96% | 0.00% | 57.27% | 90.91% |
OBIOX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| OBIOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.43% | 0.01% | 4.84% | 42.42% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 76.77% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 47.50% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 0.15% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| OBIOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| OBIOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 76.47% |
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.
| OBIOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 93.00% | 8.00% | 236.00% | 85.71% |
OBIOX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| OBIOX | Category Low | Category High | OBIOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.00% | 0.00% | 5.44% | 65.66% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| OBIOX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| OBIOX | Category Low | Category High | OBIOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.79% | -1.30% | 1.51% | 94.68% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| OBIOX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.263 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.236 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $5.484 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.239 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.461 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $2.638 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.330 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $2.525 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.203 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.207 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.184 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
OBIOX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Ralf Scherschmidt
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2007
15.34
15.3%
Ralf joined Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. in November 2006 and is the lead Portfolio Manager on the International team. Prior to joining OAM, he was an International Equity Analyst at Jetstream Capital, LLC, a premier global hedge fund ranked by Bloomberg Magazine as one of “The World’s Top Hedge Funds”. Ralf has also worked for Aragon Global Management, LLC, a global hedge fund affiliated with Tiger Management. Previously, he was a banker at NM Rothschild & Sons Limited, one of the world’s leading M&A boutiques, advising on M&A and LBO transactions. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSBA, summa cum laude, in Finance, Accounting and Chinese from Georgetown University. Ralf lived and/or has work experience in Europe, the UK, South Africa, China and Taiwan and he is fluent in German. Ralf has been a featured speaker at The Advisors MoneyShow, and has been published in the Institutional Investor’s Journal of Private Equity and the CFA Institute’s CFA Digest. He has also been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, the Associated Press, USA Today, CNNMoney, SmartMoney, Money Magazine, Investor's Business Daily, and the Financial Times.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 | 28.52 | 6.23 | 0.17 |