Morningstar Rating

Fund Research and Analysis

by Gregg Wolper
AIM International Growth has a worthwhile formula in place.

This fund has attributes that make it a solid contender in the foreign large-growth arena. Its managers have long tenures here: All have been running it at least five years and three of the five go back to the 1990s.  Read more 

Kudos

Disciplined approach that doesn't overlook valuations.
Seasoned management.
Strong long-term returns. Read more 

Risks

Willingness to make regional and sector bets can lead to bumps.
Larger-than-average emerging-markets stake could add volatility. Read more 

Strategy

The fund's approach is focused on three central tenets--earnings, quality, and valuation. The management team looks for companies benefiting from sustainable growth trends and high-caliber management trading at prices it deems reasonable.  Read more 

Management

This fund has five portfolio managers: Clas Olsson, Matt Dennis, and Jason Holzer cover Europe and Canada, while Barrett Sides and Steve Cao research Asia, Japan, and Latin America. Olsson and Sides are the lead managers; each has been managing this fund since the mid-1990s.  Read more 

Inside Scoop

This is a growth fund with a cautious side. It has had solid long-term performance. Three of the managers have been on this fund since the 1990s.  Read more 

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