FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thomas White Funds Announces Launch of the Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund
Chicago, June 28, 2010: Thomas White Funds today announced the launch of the Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund (Ticker: TWEMX). The new no-load fund, managed by Thomas White International, Ltd., invests in securities of companies located in or whose businesses are closely associated with the world’s emerging market countries.
Empowering the InvestorSM
The Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund’s objective is to achieve long-term capital growth for its investors by actively seeking investment opportunities in some of the fastest expanding economies in the world. The Fund will leverage Thomas White International’s extensive in-house research capabilities and long-term expertise in global investing to identify undervalued firms which have superior earnings power and balance sheet strength. The Fund manager now covers more than 2,000 equity securities across 45 markets worldwide.
Thomas S. White Jr., a former Morgan Stanley Managing Director, is President and Chairman of Thomas White International, and will serve as the new Fund’s portfolio manager. He commented, “The Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund will bring our expertise in international equity research to investors seeking to increase their portfolio exposure to emerging markets. As global economic power gradually shifts to large emerging economies like China, India, and Brazil, we believe firms in these markets will likely enjoy better growth opportunities over the next several years and decades.”
Capturing Value WorldwideSM
The Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund will complement the other no-load funds managed by Thomas White International. The Thomas White American Opportunities Fund (Ticker: TWAOX) primarily invests in equity securities of mid-size U.S. companies. The Thomas White International Fund (Ticker: TWDDX) primarily invests in equity securities of companies located in the world's developed countries outside the U.S.
To invest in the Thomas White Funds, please call 1-800-811-0535 or for more information, please visit www.thomaswhite.com
Contact:
Stathy M. White
Executive Vice President
Communications and Fund Marketing
312-663-8543
ABOUT THOMAS WHITE INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1992 by former Morgan Stanley Asset Management managing director, Thomas S. White Jr., THOMAS WHITE INTERNATIONAL is a research-driven investment manager and independent research provider that identifies undervalued securities in nearly fifty markets around the globe, including the U.S. The organization’s investment decisions rely solely on proprietary analysis using industry-based stock selection methods that have been carefully refined and tested over several decades. Thomas White’s analytical approach seeks to deliver strong long-term investment returns while limiting overall portfolio volatility and downside risk.
Thomas White International's research approach combines the subjective rules of traditional securities analysis with a quantitative approach. To help determine a company's fair value, Thomas White compares the stock to its industry peers within the context of one of 68 tailor-made valuation frameworks developed over the 40-year history of the Thomas White organization and its predecessors.
More about Thomas White International
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Thomas White Funds before investing. This and other important information is contained in each Fund’s prospectus, which can be obtained by calling the Thomas White Funds at (800) 811-0535 or by visiting the Fund’s website at www.thomaswhite.com. Investing in international and emerging markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.