Impax Global Opportunities Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
4.7%
1 yr return
9.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
8.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.7%
Net Assets
$93.5 M
Holdings in Top 10
36.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.23%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 30.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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PAXGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 4.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -0.15%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameImpax Global Opportunities Fund
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Fund Family NameImpax Funds
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Inception DateJun 27, 2018
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerKirsteen Morrison
Fund Description
The Global Opportunities Fund follows a sustainable investing approach, investing in companies that the Sub-Adviser believes are well positioned to benefit from the transition to a more sustainable global economy, integrating a proprietary corporate resilience (“Corporate Resilience”) (formerly known as “ESG”) analysis that considers governance structures, the management of material environmental and social risks, climate risks (physical and transition), human capital management, and controversies (such analysis, “Corporate Resilience Analysis”) into portfolio construction and managing the portfolio within certain risk parameters (e.g., sector and regional exposure) relative to the Fund’s benchmark universe of MSCI ACWI Index companies.
The Fund utilizes the Impax Sustainability Lens, a proprietary tool designed to facilitate a systematic review of the economic opportunities and risks associated with the transition to a more sustainable economy. The tool highlights sub-industries with transition tailwinds and headwinds, assisting the investment team in identifying companies that the Sub-Adviser believes present attractive opportunities and lower risks.
Under normal market conditions, the Global Opportunities Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies that its Adviser or Sub-Adviser believe will benefit from the transition to a more sustainable global economy – the shift away from a depletive economy to one
that preserves ecological and societal balance for the benefit of future generations. The Fund seeks to invest in companies with durable business models that are well positioned to benefit from or avoid the risks associated with this transition.
Under normal market conditions, the Global Opportunities Fund will invest primarily in equity securities (such as common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks) of companies located around the world, including at least 40% of its net assets in securities of companies organized or located outside the United States or doing a substantial amount of business outside the United States, including those located in emerging markets. The Fund’s investments may be diversified across multiple countries or geographic regions, or may be focused on a select geographic region, although the Global Opportunities Fund will normally have investments in a minimum of three countries other than the United States. The Fund’s investments in securities of non-US issuers may be denominated in currencies other than the US dollar. The Adviser and Sub-Adviser currently expect that the Fund typically will hold between 35 and 45 securities positions.
The Global Opportunities Fund’s Sub-Adviser selects equity securities on a company-by-company basis primarily through the use of fundamental financial analysis, which includes an analysis of Corporate Resilience factors that the Fund’s Sub-Adviser has determined are financially material. The Global Opportunities Fund is not constrained by any particular investment style, and may therefore invest in “growth” stocks, “value” stocks or a combination of both. Additionally, it may buy stocks in any sector or industry, and it is not limited to investing in securities of a specific market capitalization.
The Global Opportunities Fund seeks to invest in companies with sustainable competitive advantages, track records of consistent returns on investment, and where the Fund’s Sub-Adviser believes a company’s attractive, bottom-up financial characteristics and long-term opportunities are not reflected in its share price.
Under normal market conditions, and as a result of the Adviser’s focus on the risks and opportunities accompanying the transition to a more sustainable economy, the Fund adheres to the Impax Funds’ fossil fuel policy, under which the Fund will not invest in securities of companies that the Adviser determines derive revenues or profits from fossil fuel exploration and production, or derive significant (more than 5%) revenues or profits from fossil fuel refining, processing, storage, transportation and distribution. However, a company that derives significant revenues or profits from fossil fuel refining, processing, storage, transportation and distribution may be included in the Fund’s portfolio if the Adviser determines that such company has credible plans for climate risk mitigation aligned with the transition to net zero.
For additional information on Corporate Resilience criteria, please turn to “Sustainable Investing—Corporate and Issuer Resilience (formerly “ESG”) Criteria” on page 119.
PAXGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PAXGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.7% | -35.6% | 29.2% | 84.68% |
| 1 Yr | 9.1% | 17.3% | 252.4% | 61.36% |
| 3 Yr | 8.6%* | -3.5% | 34.6% | N/A |
| 5 Yr | 4.7%* | 0.1% | 32.7% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -6.9% | 18.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PAXGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.4% | -24.3% | 957.1% | 24.23% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | -38.3% | 47.1% | 6.57% |
| 2023 | 14.9% | -54.2% | 0.6% | N/A |
| 2022 | -19.9% | -76.0% | 54.1% | N/A |
| 2021 | 16.6% | -26.1% | 47.8% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PAXGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.7% | -35.6% | 29.2% | 85.01% |
| 1 Yr | 9.1% | 11.4% | 252.4% | 57.05% |
| 3 Yr | 8.6%* | -3.5% | 34.6% | N/A |
| 5 Yr | 4.7%* | 0.1% | 32.7% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -6.9% | 18.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PAXGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.4% | -24.3% | 957.1% | 24.23% |
| 2024 | 6.1% | -33.1% | 47.1% | 6.57% |
| 2023 | 15.2% | -44.4% | 1.8% | N/A |
| 2022 | -18.7% | -6.5% | 54.1% | N/A |
| 2021 | 18.7% | -14.4% | 47.8% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
PAXGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| PAXGX | Category Low | Category High | PAXGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 93.5 M | 199 K | 133 B | 72.70% |
| Number of Holdings | 46 | 1 | 9075 | 81.94% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 31.5 M | -18 M | 37.6 B | 75.99% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 35.98% | 9.1% | 100.0% | 34.10% |
Top 10 Holdings
- NVIDIA Corp. 5.86%
- Microsoft Corp. 5.33%
- Linde plc 3.96%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 3.56%
- Mastercard, Inc., Class A 3.36%
- eBay, Inc. 3.06%
- Schneider Electric SE 2.89%
- Boston Scientific Corp. 2.83%
- London Stock Exchange Group plc 2.58%
- Xylem, Inc. 2.56%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PAXGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 96.57% | 61.84% | 125.47% | 49.78% |
| Cash | 3.43% | -174.70% | 23.12% | 45.37% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.01% | 5.28% | 22.80% |
| Other | 0.00% | -13.98% | 19.14% | 32.05% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.46% | 14.32% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -1.50% | 161.67% | 18.28% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PAXGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 21.10% | 0.00% | 35.42% | 7.49% |
| Technology | 20.39% | 0.00% | 49.87% | 34.91% |
| Financial Services | 19.68% | 0.00% | 38.42% | 15.42% |
| Industrials | 17.47% | 0.00% | 44.06% | 50.22% |
| Basic Materials | 9.32% | 0.00% | 38.60% | 1.43% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.09% | 0.00% | 73.28% | 45.70% |
| Real Estate | 2.78% | 0.00% | 39.48% | 23.79% |
| Communication Services | 2.61% | 0.00% | 57.66% | 96.26% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 2.56% | 0.00% | 40.94% | 97.58% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 29.12% | 73.46% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.15% | 69.93% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PAXGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 65.91% | 0.13% | 103.82% | 80.62% |
| Non US | 30.66% | 0.58% | 99.46% | 13.22% |
PAXGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| PAXGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.23% | 0.01% | 44.27% | 30.10% |
| Management Fee | 0.70% | 0.00% | 1.82% | 70.02% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 19.07% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.76% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| PAXGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| PAXGX 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.
| PAXGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 30.00% | 0.00% | 395.00% | 12.96% |
PAXGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| PAXGX | Category Low | Category High | PAXGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.26% | 12.36% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| PAXGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| PAXGX | Category Low | Category High | PAXGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.15% | -4.27% | 12.65% | 77.16% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| PAXGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.119 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.411 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.177 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.305 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.117 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.089 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.093 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
PAXGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Kirsteen Morrison
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 27, 2018
3.93
3.9%
Kirsteen co-manages the Global Opportunities strategy with David Winborne. She specialises in Energy Efficiency and Water Infrastructure. Kirsteen researches stocks globally with a focus on the Financials sector. Kirsteen joined Impax in September 2009. She began her career in the investment industry in 1987, investing in Asian equities as a portfolio manager at Royal London Asset Management and Henderson Global Investors. She returned from Singapore in 2001 to head the SRI Investment team at Henderson Global Investors in London.
David Winborne
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 27, 2018
3.93
3.9%
David is co-manager of the Global Opportunities and Leaders strategies. He has global research responsibility and specialises in Energy Efficiency and Pollution Control. David researches stocks globally with a focus on the Technology and Telecommunications sectors. David joined Impax in 2015 from the in-house asset management team at Tesco Pension Investment where he had joint responsibility for the successful development, launch and management of a new global equities investment platform for Tesco’s pension fund.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 35.82 | 6.24 | 1.25 |