International Developed Markets Equity

Offered since 2010, the International Developed Markets Equity strategy invests in high-quality, growing companies domiciled primarily in developed markets outside the US. Its benchmark is the MSCI World ex US Index.

The International Developed Markets Equity ADR strategy invests in high-quality, growing companies domiciled primarily in developed markets outside the US. Its benchmark is the MSCI World ex US Index.

Strategy Overview

We invest in high-quality, growing companies identified through our disciplined fundamental research process. Portfolio manager Patrick Todd, in consultation with Ferrill Roll and Andrew West, adapts the International Equity model portfolio to construct the International Developed Markets Equity strategy model portfolio, which has a lower maximum exposure to emerging markets.

Strategy Overview

We invest in high-quality, growing companies identified through our disciplined fundamental research process. Portfolio manager Patrick Todd, in consultation with Ferrill Roll and Andrew West, adapts the International Equity model portfolio to construct the International Developed Markets Equity ADR model portfolio, which has a lower maximum exposure to emerging markets.

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Mutual Funds

For US institutions and individuals

UCITS Funds

For non-US investors

Collective Investment Trusts

For retirement plans

Portfolio Managers

Ferrill D. Roll, CFA

International Co-Lead

Patrick Todd, CFA

International Developed Markets PM

Andrew West, CFA

International Co-Lead

Portfolio Managers

Ferrill D. Roll, CFA

International Co-Lead

Andrew West, CFA

International Co-Lead

Composite Performance (%)

Returns are annualized for periods greater than one year.

The Composite performance shown is preliminary. For comparison purposes the Composite return is measured against the MSCI World ex US Total Return Index (Gross). Harding Loevner LP is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Harding Loevner claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). Harding Loevner has been independently verified for the period November 1, 1989 through September 30, 2023. A firm that claims compliance with the GIPS standards must establish policies and procedures for complying with all the applicable requirements of the GIPS standards. Verification provides assurance on whether the firm’s policies and procedures related to composite and pooled fund maintenance, as well as the calculation, presentation, and distribution of performance, have been designed in compliance with the GIPS standards and have been implemented on a firm-wide basis. The International Developed Markets Equity Composite has had a performance examination for the periods March 1, 2010 through September 30, 2023. The verification and performance examination reports are available upon request. Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns are presented both gross and net of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income. Net returns are calculated using actual fees. For complete information on the construction and historical record of the International Developed Markets Equity and International Developed Markets Equity ADR Composites, please contact Harding Loevner at (908) 218-7900 or invest@hlmnet.com. The firm maintains a complete list of composite descriptions, a list of limited distribution pooled fund descriptions, and a list of broad distribution pooled funds, which are available upon request.

GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

Largest holdings and sector and geographic weights are shown as supplemental information only and complement the fully compliant International Developed Markets Equity Composite and International Developed Markets ADR GIPS presentation. The portfolios are actively managed therefore holdings shown may not be current. They should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security. It should not be assumed that investment in the securities identified has been or will be profitable. A complete list of holdings for this quarter is available for International Developed Markets Equity and International Developed Markets Equity ADR. To request a complete list of holdings for the past year, please contact Harding Loevner.

MSCI Inc. and S&P do not make any express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any GICS data contained herein.

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As of December 31 2022, the EAFE Equity Composite was renamed the International Developed Markets Equity Composite and the benchmark was changed from the MSCI EAFE Index to the MSCI World ex US Index for all periods.

The Composite performance shown is preliminary. For comparison purposes the Composite return is measured against the MSCI World ex US Total Return Index. Harding Loevner LP is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Harding Loevner claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). Harding Loevner has been independently verified for the period November 1, 1989 through September 30, 2023. A firm that claims compliance with the GIPS standards must establish policies and procedures for complying with all the applicable requirements of the GIPS standards. Verification provides assurance on whether the firm’s policies and procedures related to composite, as well as the calculation, presentation, and distribution of performance, have been designed in compliance with the GIPS standards and have been implemented on a firm-wide basis. The International Developed Markets Equity ADR Composite has had a performance examination for the periods August 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The verification report is available upon request. Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns are presented both gross and net of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income. Net returns are calculated using actual fees. The US dollar is the currency used to express performance. For complete information on the construction and historical record of the International Developed Markets Equity and International Developed Markets Equity ADR Composites, please contact Harding Loevner at (908) 218-7900 or invest@hlmnet.com. The firm maintains a complete list of composite descriptions, a list of limited distribution pooled fund descriptions, and a list of broad distribution pooled funds, which are available upon request.

GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

Largest holdings and sector and geographic weights are shown as supplemental information only and complement the fully compliant International Developed Markets Equity Composite and International Developed Markets ADR GIPS presentation. The portfolios are actively managed therefore holdings shown may not be current. They should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security. It should not be assumed that investment in the securities identified has been or will be profitable. A complete list of holdings for this quarter is available for International Developed Markets Equity and International Developed Markets Equity ADR. To request a complete list of holdings for the past year, please contact Harding Loevner.

MSCI Inc. and S&P do not make any express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any GICS data contained herein.

Please click here for Index definitions.

The International Developed Markets Equity ADR Composite was created on July 31, 2022 and the performance inception date is March 1, 2010. Prior to July 31, 2022, the performance of the International Developed Markets Equity ADR Composite is that of the linked International Developed Markets Equity Composite. The International Developed Markets Equity Composite was managed similarly and materially represents the strategy of the International Developed Markets ADR Composite but was held in local securities.