Transamerica International Small Cap Value I (TISVX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks maximum long-term total return by primarily investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies located outside the United States; the fund's sub-adviser, Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC, targets undervalued stocks with strong appreciation potential across sectors such as industrials, financial services, consumer cyclical, communication services, and technology. The portfolio typically comprises 80-120 securities, with top holdings including Sanwa Holdings Corp, Swissquote Group Holding SA, Bank of Ireland Group PLC, Van Lanschot Kempen NV, and Capcom Co Ltd; geographic allocations emphasize Japan (approximately 34%), the Eurozone (30%), the United Kingdom (15%), and Europe ex-Euro (11%). The Class I shares, designed for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $1 million, carry a net expense ratio of 1.04% and exhibit low turnover of around 15%.
Launched on January 4, 2013, the fund operates within the foreign small/mid blend category and is domiciled in the United States as part of the Transamerica Funds complex managed by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon N.V. Transamerica Asset Management, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, oversees total assets under management exceeding $73 billion and maintains a multi-manager approach by partnering with specialized sub-advisers like Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley for international small-cap value strategies.
In recent developments, Transamerica reopened the International Small Cap Value fund to new investors following a prior closure, enhancing accessibility while maintaining its disciplined value-oriented process. The firm expanded its offerings in December 2025 with the launch of two actively managed ETFs—Transamerica Large Value Active ETF (TALV) and Transamerica Bond Active ETF (TABD)—reflecting a strategic shift toward exchange-traded products with sub-advised strategies for improved investor access, tax efficiency, and portfolio diversification. Additionally, in July 2025, Transamerica formed a strategic alliance with TIAA to offer Nuveen Lifecycle Income Index CIT Series as a default option in its recordkept retirement plans, broadening retirement investment choices with embedded lifetime income features. These initiatives underscore Transamerica's focus on innovation and partnerships amid evolving market demands for retirement and investment solutions.