- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Income
- Address
- Houston TX 77057 Houston TX United States of America 77057
- IPO Date
- Apr 9, 2008
- Business
- Steward Global Equity Income Fund I (SGISX) is an institutional share class of the Steward Global Equity Income Fund, a series of Steward Funds, Inc., that seeks current income along with growth of capital by investing primarily in U.S. and non-U.S. dividend-paying stocks demonstrating above-median yields, positive trends in dividend payouts, and favorable financial strength. The Fund offers multiple share classes including Class A (SGIDX), Class C (SGIFX), Class R6 (SGIGX), and Institutional Class (SGISX), with exposure to a diversified portfolio across sectors such as technology (36.01%), financial services (15.20%), and consumer cyclical (10.02%); top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Broadcom Inc, Signet Jewelers Ltd, International Business Machines Corp, and McDonald's Corp; and regional allocations emphasizing the United States (59.99%), Canada (13.74%), emerging Asia (7.83%), the United Kingdom (4.95%), and Latin America (4.24%). It operates within the global large-stock value category, applying proprietary values-based screening processes to align investments with competitive returns and personal convictions, while maintaining a net expense ratio of 1.01% and total net assets of approximately $451.52 million.
Established in 2008 and domiciled in the United States with administrative operations based in Houston, Texas, at 15375 Memorial Drive, Suite 200, the Fund is managed by Crossmark Global Investments, Inc., with Rob Botard, CFA, serving as portfolio manager since May 31, 2022. Steward Funds, Inc. serves as the parent entity, overseeing related series such as Steward Values Enhanced Small-Mid Cap Fund and Steward Values Enhanced International Fund, with Crossmark Distributors, Inc. acting as distributor and Northern Trust Company providing custody, fund accounting, and transfer agency services.
Recent developments include ongoing portfolio adjustments reflecting strong performance in holdings like Broadcom Inc (+106.67%) and Taiwan Semiconductor (+49.01%) over specified periods ending September 30, 2025, alongside sustained values-based investing leadership under Crossmark stewardship. Effective August 28, 2024, affiliated Steward Funds underwent name changes and investment policy updates, such as the Steward Small-Mid Cap Enhanced Index Fund becoming Steward Values Enhanced Small-Mid Cap Fund, signaling a broader strategic emphasis on enhanced values-aligned strategies across the family. The Fund continues daily pricing with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 for institutional shares and remains available for sale in the United States.