Overview

Average Annual Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2012

3 Months YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Life of Fund
4/30/2012
Fund at NAV 0.87 4.40 4.40
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -1.42 2.05 2.05
Barclays Capital Global Ex-USD Benchmark Currency (Trade-weighted) Index1 0.29 2.68 -3.03 4.57 2.38
3/31/2012
Fund at NAV 4.20 4.20 4.20
Fund w/Max Sales Charge 1.86 1.86 1.86
Barclays Capital Global Ex-USD Benchmark Currency (Trade-weighted) Index1 2.47 2.47 -0.76 5.26 2.63 2.47
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than one year is cumulative. Max Sales Charge: 5.75%.

Fund Facts as of Apr 30, 2012

Class A Inception 12/30/2011
Investment Objective Protect against depreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies
Total Net Assets of Fund $1.1M
Minimum Investment $1000
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.10%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 0.90%
CUSIP 277923173


Portfolio Management

David Stein, Ph.D Managed Fund since inception
Thomas Seto Managed Fund since inception

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

About Risk 

The value of the Fund's foreign currency investments increase in value when the U.S. dollar is weak or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are strong. The value of the Fund's investments will go down when the U.S. dollar is strong or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are weak. The value of foreign currencies as measured in U.S. dollars may be unpredictably affected by changes in foreign currency rates and exchange control regulations, application of foreign tax laws, governmental administration of economic or monetary policies, intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, and relations between nations. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. While certain U.S. government-sponsored agencies may be chartered or sponsored by acts of Congress, their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Performance

Average Annual Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2012

3 Months YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Life of Fund
4/30/2012
Fund at NAV 0.87 4.40 4.40
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -1.42 2.05 2.05
Barclays Capital Global Ex-USD Benchmark Currency (Trade-weighted) Index1 0.29 2.68 -3.03 4.57 2.38
3/31/2012
Fund at NAV 4.20 4.20 4.20
Fund w/Max Sales Charge 1.86 1.86 1.86
Barclays Capital Global Ex-USD Benchmark Currency (Trade-weighted) Index1 2.47 2.47 -0.76 5.26 2.63 2.47
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than one year is cumulative. Max Sales Charge: 5.75%.

Fund Facts

Expense Ratio (Gross)2 1.10%
Expense Ratio (Net)2,3 0.90%
Class A Inception 12/30/2011


NAV History

Date NAV NAV Change
May 15, 2012 $10.09 $-0.07
May 14, 2012 $10.16 $-0.09
May 11, 2012 $10.25 $-0.01
May 10, 2012 $10.26 $0.01
May 09, 2012 $10.25 $-0.05
May 08, 2012 $10.30 $-0.05
May 07, 2012 $10.35 $0.00
May 04, 2012 $10.35 $-0.05
May 03, 2012 $10.40 $-0.02
May 02, 2012 $10.42 $-0.02

Distribution History4

Ex-Date Distribution Reinvest NAV
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a distribution greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus

Capital Gain History4

Ex-Date Short-Term Long-Term Reinvest NAV
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a capital gain greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is as of month-end for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For the Eaton Vance Fund's performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns shown at NAV unless noted otherwise. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. It is not possible to invest in an index.

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

About Risk 

The value of the Fund's foreign currency investments increase in value when the U.S. dollar is weak or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are strong. The value of the Fund's investments will go down when the U.S. dollar is strong or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are weak. The value of foreign currencies as measured in U.S. dollars may be unpredictably affected by changes in foreign currency rates and exchange control regulations, application of foreign tax laws, governmental administration of economic or monetary policies, intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, and relations between nations. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. While certain U.S. government-sponsored agencies may be chartered or sponsored by acts of Congress, their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Portfolio

Asset Mix Excluding Derivatives (%)5,6 as of Mar 31, 2012

Cash & Equivalents 99.5

Portfolio Statistics as of Mar 31, 2012

Average Duration 0.46 yrs.


Foreign Currency Exposure (%)5,7 as of Mar 31, 2012

Malaysian Ringgit 3.48
Indonesian Rupiah 3.42
Chinese Yuan Renminbi 3.41
Indian Rupee 3.41
Japanese Yen 3.41
Norwegian Krone 3.41
Peruvian Nuevo Sole 3.41
Philippine Peso 3.41
Taiwan New Dollar 3.41
South Korean Won 3.4
Brazilian Real 3.39
Australian Dollar 3.35
Israeli Schekel 3.31
Swedish Kronor 3.31
Hungarian Forint 3.29
Polish Zloty 3.29
Czech Koruna 3.28
British Pound Sterling 3.28
Euro 3.27
Mexican Peso 3.27
Swiss Franc 3.27
Chilean Peso 3.26
Russian Ruble 3.26
New Zealand Dollar 3.25
Turkish Lira 3.25
Canadian Dollar 3.23
Singapore Dollar 3.23
Thai Baht 3.22
South African Rand 3.22
Colombian Peso 3.21


 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

About Risk 

The value of the Fund's foreign currency investments increase in value when the U.S. dollar is weak or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are strong. The value of the Fund's investments will go down when the U.S. dollar is strong or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are weak. The value of foreign currencies as measured in U.S. dollars may be unpredictably affected by changes in foreign currency rates and exchange control regulations, application of foreign tax laws, governmental administration of economic or monetary policies, intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, and relations between nations. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. While certain U.S. government-sponsored agencies may be chartered or sponsored by acts of Congress, their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Insights & Analysis

Quarterly Commentary

 

No commentary information is available.

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

About Risk 

The value of the Fund's foreign currency investments increase in value when the U.S. dollar is weak or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are strong. The value of the Fund's investments will go down when the U.S. dollar is strong or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are weak. The value of foreign currencies as measured in U.S. dollars may be unpredictably affected by changes in foreign currency rates and exchange control regulations, application of foreign tax laws, governmental administration of economic or monetary policies, intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, and relations between nations. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. While certain U.S. government-sponsored agencies may be chartered or sponsored by acts of Congress, their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Attribution

 

No attribution information is available.

 

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

About Risk 

The value of the Fund's foreign currency investments increase in value when the U.S. dollar is weak or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are strong. The value of the Fund's investments will go down when the U.S. dollar is strong or when foreign currencies in which the Fund invests are weak. The value of foreign currencies as measured in U.S. dollars may be unpredictably affected by changes in foreign currency rates and exchange control regulations, application of foreign tax laws, governmental administration of economic or monetary policies, intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, and relations between nations. Investments in foreign instruments or currencies can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. While certain U.S. government-sponsored agencies may be chartered or sponsored by acts of Congress, their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Management

Biography

David Stein, Ph.D

Chief Investment Officer, Parametric Portfolio Associates
Joined Parametric Portfolio Associates 1996

David Stein is chief investment officer of Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, an investment adviser and majority-owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp., leading the firm's investment, research and technology activities. He maintains a focus on Parametric's intellectual capital, and is dedicated to advancing the art and science of investment management in the presence of taxes.

David's experience in the investment industry dates to 1987. Prior to joining Parametric in 1996, he held senior research, development and portfolio management positions at GTE Investment Management Corp., The Vanguard Group and IBM Retirement Funds. He has additional experience as a research scientist with IBM Research Laboratories, where he designed computer hardware and software systems.

David earned both a B.S. and an M.S. from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, and a Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Harvard University.

David holds a number of patents and is published in multiple academic journals, including Mathematics of Operations Research, The Journal of Wealth Management and the Journal of Portfolio Management, among others. He is on the After-Tax Subcommittee of the AIMR-PPS standards committee and on the advisory board of the Journal of Wealth Management.

Education
  • B.S. and M.S., University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
  • Ph.D. Harvard University
Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception
Biography

Thomas Seto

Director of Portfolio Management, Parametric Portfolio Associates
Joined Parametric Portfolio Associates 1998

Tom Seto is managing director of portfolio management and a portfolio manager at Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, an investment adviser and majority-owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. He is responsible for all portfolio management activity at Parametric, including tax-managed core, OverlayOne and institutional structured equity strategies.

Prior to joining Parametric in 1998, Tom served as the head of U.S. Equity Index Investments at Barclays Global Investors, where he was responsible for portfolio management of all U.S. equity index strategies.

Tom earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Washington in 1985 and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1991.

Education
  • B.S. University of Washington
  • M.B.A Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
Experience
  • Managed Fund since inception

Fund Literature

Fund Literature

Fact Sheet

Updated as of Mar 31, 2012

Summary Prospectus

Updated as of Dec 30, 2011

Full Prospectus

Updated as of May 1, 2012

XBRL

Updated as of Jan 19, 2012

SAI

Updated as of Dec 30, 2011


 

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