- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- 180 Maiden Lane New York NY United States of America 10038-4925
- IPO Date
- Dec 1, 2020
- Business
- Domini International Opportunities Fund Investor Shares (RISEX) is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks long-term total return by investing primarily in equity securities of companies based outside the United States, with a focus on environmental and social impact investing standards. The Fund offers Investor Shares with a net expense ratio of 1.40%, advised by Domini Impact Investments LLC, a women-led SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 1997 and headquartered at 532 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY, with subadvisory services provided by SSGA Funds Management, Inc.; it targets large- and mid-capitalization companies in developed markets tracked against the MSCI EAFE Net Total Return USD Index, applying proprietary screens to exclude issuers involved in controversial activities such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, nuclear power, and civilian firearms while emphasizing positive impact in areas like climate transition, inclusive business models, and sustainability. Core holdings as of January 31, 2025, include ASML Holding NV (3.3%), SAP SE (3.2%), Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (3.1%), Novartis AG (2.4%), AstraZeneca PLC (2.4%), Linde PLC (2.4%), Toyota Motor Corp. (2.3%), Siemens AG (1.9%), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.9%), and Schneider Electric SE (1.6%), with sector allocations led by Financials (22.1%), Industrials (15.5%), and Health Care (15.2%), and geographic exposure concentrated in Japan (17.5%), the United States (13.2%), the United Kingdom (10.6%), Germany (9.4%), and France (8.3%). In a major strategic shift, the Board of Trustees authorized the complete liquidation of the Fund on March 21, 2025, closing it to new investments effective February 3, 2025, with all remaining shareholders automatically redeemed on the liquidation date, reflecting net assets of $21.8 million and 281 holdings as of January 31, 2025. The Fund, which commenced operations on November 30, 2020, operates within the broader Domini Impact Investments ecosystem, a pioneer in impact investing since 1991 with funds emphasizing positive environmental and social outcomes alongside competitive financial returns, serving retail and institutional investors seeking exposure to international developed markets excluding Canada and emerging economies.