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Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) is a United States-based non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The primary objective of the fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investments in securities, mainly equity, listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The fund's portfolio spans various sectors including auto parts, airports, building materials, chemical products, consumer products, energy, and food, providing a comprehensive vehicle for investors interested in Mexican markets.
In fiscal year 2023, the Fund has shown remarkable performance metrics. The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share registered a total return of 22.17% for the first half of the year, outperforming its benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Mexico Index, which increased by 21.95%. The Fund’s market price also displayed robust growth, registering a total return of 20.83%. Over three-, five-, and ten-year periods ending April 30, 2023, the Fund’s NAV per share has consistently outperformed the benchmark.
At the end of fiscal year 2023, the Fund's market price and NAV per share were $16.68 and $21.11, respectively, reflecting a 20.99% discount. The expense ratio for the first half of 2023 was capped at 1.40%, with the actual ratio at 1.38%, ensuring cost-efficiency for investors.
The Board of Directors has ratified the continuation of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) with quarterly distributions. Most recently, the quarterly distribution increased from $0.20 to $0.22 per share, a 10.0% increase, reflecting a 5.0% annualized distribution rate relative to the market price as of November 30, 2023. This distribution is payable on January 25, 2024, to shareholders on record as of January 17, 2024.
The Fund continues to offer a compelling investment opportunity by maintaining a managed, non-diversified portfolio that focuses exclusively on the Mexican market. Investors benefit from a strategic allocation across multiple sectors, aiming for capital growth and diversification within the dynamic landscape of Mexican equities.
The company's recent reports and publications can be accessed on its official website, providing transparency and detailed insights into its financial performance and future outlooks.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) announced a cash distribution of $0.18 per share for stockholders of record on April 20, 2022, payable on April 28, 2022. The Board confirmed the continuation of the Fund's Managed Distribution Policy (MDP) for 2022. Since its inception in September 2008, the Fund has disbursed a total of $24.82 per share. The source of the upcoming distribution includes $0.0626 from net investment income and $0.1174 as a return of capital, totaling 100% of the distribution. Current annualized distribution rate stands at 3.04%.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) announced the results of its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders re-elected Claudio X. González, Edward P. Djerejian, and Alberto Osorio for a three-year term, expiring in 2025. Claudia Jañez was elected as a Class I Director until 2024. The voting results showed significant support for all nominees, with González receiving 75.76% and Jañez 78.69% of outstanding shares in favor. Notably, there were no abstentions or broker non-votes for these elections.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) announced a cash distribution of $0.18 per share for stockholders of record as of January 20, 2022. This distribution comes under the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan and is comprised of $0.0626 from net investment income and $0.1174 as a return of capital. The total distribution represents 100% of the amount paid. For the fiscal year-to-date, the Fund reported a cumulative total return of 5.46% and a 5-year average annual total return of 7.06%.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) reported its fiscal 2021 Annual Report, highlighting a remarkable recovery with a total return of 40.26% for NAV per share and 46.07% for market price. Although the NAV underperformed against its benchmark, it outperformed over 3, 5, and 10 years. As of October 31, 2021, market price was $14.97 and NAV was $17.40, reflecting a 13.97% discount. The Fund's Managed Distribution Plan was reinstated, with dividends of $0.36 per share in fiscal 2021, and a new $0.18 distribution declared for January 2022.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) has declared a cash distribution of $0.18 per share for stockholders of record on January 20, 2022, payable on January 27, 2022. The Fund's Distribution Policy (MDP) will continue in 2022, allowing the Board to amend or terminate it without prior notice. Since September 2008, the Fund has distributed a total of $24.64 per share. The January 2022 distribution consists of $0.0626 from net investment income and $0.1174 as a return of capital, highlighting a shift away from capital gains.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) announced a cash distribution of $0.18 per share to stockholders of record as of October 21, 2021. This distribution is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan and includes $0.1129 from net investment income, $0.0350 from net realized short-term capital gains, and $0.0321 from return of capital. For fiscal year-to-date, the cumulative total return is 37.82% with a current annualized distribution rate of 1.14%. The Fund focuses on long-term capital appreciation through investments in Mexican securities.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) declared a cash distribution of $0.18 per share for stockholders of record on October 21, 2021, payable on October 28, 2021. The Fund has paid a total of $24.46 per share since initiating its Managed Distribution Policy (MDP) in September 2008. The distribution sources for October 2021 include $0.1023 from net investment income and $0.0777 from return of capital. The Fund's current annualized distribution rate stands at 1.16%, with a cumulative total return of 48.52% for the current fiscal year.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) announced a cash distribution of $0.18 per share to stockholders on record as of July 22, 2021. This distribution comprises $0.1229 from net investment income (68.28%) and $0.0571 as a return of capital (31.72%). The fund's current fiscal year began on November 1, 2020, with a cumulative total return of 40.21% up to June 30, 2021. The distribution's character will be finalized at the end of the fiscal year, and stockholders can expect a tax reporting Form 1099-DIV for accurate reporting.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) released its semi-annual report for fiscal 2021, indicating a strong recovery in net asset value (NAV) and market price. The fund achieved a total return of 32.70% in NAV per share and 38.61% in market price, slightly underperforming the MSCI Mexico Index at 36.10%. Notably, the fund has outperformed its benchmark over the long term. The board reinstated its Managed Distribution Plan with a declared distribution of $0.18 per share for July 2021. The fund's ordinary expense ratio stood at 1.46%, below the 1.50% limit.
The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) has reinstated its Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) after a recovery in net assets since November 2020. The MDP, temporarily suspended due to the pandemic's impact, will provide quarterly cash distributions. A cash distribution of $0.18 per share has been declared for stockholders of record on July 22, 2021, equating to an annualized distribution rate of 4.7%. Since its MDP initiation in 2008, the Fund has paid $24.28 per share in distributions. The Board maintains the right to amend or terminate the MDP at any time.
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