OBEMX Investor Class

OIEMX Institutional Class

Fund Objective

Seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation through investment in companies based in emerging markets.

Investment Strategy

The Emerging Markets Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any) in the securities of companies based in emerging markets. This includes securities of companies based in or whose securities are primarily traded on an emerging market exchange. It also includes those that have at least 50% of their assets in or derive at least 50% of their revenues from business activities in emerging market countries. The Fund generally invests in the stocks of small- and medium-sized companies with a market capitalization of less than $5 billion or within the range of companies in the MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap Index, whichever is greater.

The companies selected for the Fund are typically untested and leveraged to the rapid expansion of the underlying region’s economy. Their above-average, long-term growth potential makes them most appealing for long-term investors who can tolerate the volatility associated with seeking maximum capital appreciation.

Fund Basics

TICKER
CUSIP
CATEGORY
INCEPTION
BENCHMARK
OBEMX
674375837
Investor Class
5/1/18
MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap Index
OIEMX
674375845
Institutional Class
5/1/2018
MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap Index
SALES CHARGE
EXPENSE RATIO
REDEMPTION FEE
MINIMUM INVESTMENT
 
The Oberweis Emerging Markets Fund is a no-load fund
1.75% Net
2% redemption fee on shares held three months or less
$1,000 non-IRA, $500 IRA
 
The Oberweis Emerging Markets Fund is a no-load fund
1.50% Net
2% redemption fee on shares held three months or less
$1,000,000
 

The gross expense ratio of expense off set arrangements and expense reimbursements was 2.71% and 2.46% for OBEMX and OIEMX, respectively. Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (OAM), the Fund’s investment advisor is contractually obligated through April 30, 2025 to reduce its management fees or reimburse OBEMX to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses exceed in any one year 1.75% expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets and for OIEMX 1.50%. Effective May 15, 2023, the adviser may recoup the amount of any expenses reimbursed under the contract within three years following the date of the reimbursement if the recoupment does not cause the Fund’s expenses to exceed the expense limitation in place at the time of the recoupment, or the expense limitation in effect at the time of the initial reimbursement, whichever is lower.


Our Process

Process

Our process rests on our firmwide commitment to uncovering and capitalizing on the persistent and recurring stock pricing inefficiencies in global equities caused by a lag in investor response to new information. This lag in recognizing the catalysts likely to positively impact future earnings growth drives the security selection across all our strategies and mutual funds. The criteria used within each product, however, can differ. This is how our investment team implements our philosophy in the Emerging Markets fund.

PRICING (As of )

OBEMX OIEMX
DAILY NAV
DAY CHANGE
YTD RETURN
NET ASSETS (MILLIONS)


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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (PERIODS ENDED )

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted.

Before investing, consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. To obtain a copy of the prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, call 800-323-6166. Read it carefully before investing. The Oberweis Funds invest in rapidly growing smaller and medium-sized companies that may offer greater return potential. However, these investments often involve greater risks and volatility. Foreign investments involve greater risks than U.S. investments, including political and economic risks and the risk of currency fluctuations. There is no guarantee that the Funds can achieve their objectives. The Oberweis Funds are distributed by Oberweis Securities, Inc. Member: FINRA and SIPC.

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT (5/1/18 – 9/30/23)

The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of small-cap stocks in 24 emerging markets. You cannot invest directly in these indexes.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that you may have gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted. Visit us online at oberweisfunds.com for most recent month-end performance.

SECTOR ALLOCATION (as of )

TOP 10 HOLDINGS (as of )

Source: Eikon

The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of small-cap stocks in 24 emerging markets.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that you may have gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted. Visit us online at oberweisfunds.com for most recent month-end performance.

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