The investment seeks Long-term growth of capital and future income. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets in equity securities normally. It invests primarily in developed and developing countries outside the United States. Under normal circumstances, the funds invest assets in foreign securities of companies representing at least three different countries. It also may invest to a lesser extent in debt securities and may invest in securities of companies located in the United States.
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Asset managers:
Ralph Layman (Started: Sep 1, 1991)
Brian Hopkinson (Started: Oct 31, 1996)
Michael Solecki (Started: Aug 31, 1999)
Paul Nestro (Started: Apr 30, 2007)
Jonathan Passmore (Started: Jan 31, 2002)

Advisor Company:
GE Asset Management Inc.
Fund family reports on Morningstar »

	1 year	3 years	5 years	10 years
Alpha*	-6.39	1.65	2.09	1.27
Beta*	1.09	1.03	1.04	1.07
Mean annual return	2.76	-0.30	0.59	0.36
R-squared*	96.55	96.79	96.69	96.01
Standard deviation	25.67	25.13	20.90	19.36
Sharpe ratio	1.28	-0.22	0.20	0.08
* Against standard index

Risk measurement details »

Security	Net Assets
Roche Holding AG (RHHVF)	3.38%
Nomura Holdings, Inc. (8604)	2.91%
Nestle SA (NESN)	2.84%
BNP Paribas (BNP)	2.82%
Banco Santander SA (SAN)	2.65%
HSBC Holdings PLC (HBCYF)	2.51%
Reckitt Benck Grp	2.36%
Rio Tinto PLC (RIO)	2.01%
Bayer AG (BAYN)	1.99%
BHP Billiton PLC (BLT)	1.97%

Holdings Performance »