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Description
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The Mexico Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company with the investment objective of long-term capital appreciation through investments in securities, primarily equity, listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The Fund provides a vehicle to investors who wish to invest in Mexican companies through a managed non-diversified portfolio as part of their overall investment program. The Fund’s shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “MXF.”
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Managed Distribution Plan (“MDP”)
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The Board of Directors of the Fund has authorized quarterly distributions under the MDP at an annual rate of 10% of the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) per share recorded on the last business day of the previous calendar year. With each distribution, the Fund will issue a notice to stockholders and an accompanying press release, which will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution and other information required by the Fund’s MDP exemptive order. The Fund’s Board of Directors may amend or terminate the MDP at any time without prior notice to stockholders. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of distributions or from the terms of the Fund’s MDP.
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Highlights
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Total Net Assets (million)1
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$301.65 |
Daily Average Number of Shares Traded2
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55,057 | ||
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NAV per share1
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$19.98 |
Outstanding Shares3
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15,097,256 | ||
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Closing price NYSE4
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$17.84 |
Expense Ratio (04/30/2015)
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1.60 | % | |
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Premium (Discount)
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(10.71 | %) |
Portfolio Turnover (04/30/2015)
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8.94 | % |
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Performance5
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Cumulative
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Annualized
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1 Month
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YTD
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1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Market Price
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-7.66%
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-9.55%
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-28.53%
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-0.65%
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6.13%
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8.96%
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NAV per share
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-5.44%
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-7.19%
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-22.57%
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0.16%
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5.72%
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8.20%
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MSCI Mexico Index
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-5.82%
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-10.04%
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-24.33%
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-2.78%
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3.78%
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7.72%
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Bolsa IPC Index
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-5.88%
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-9.76%
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-24.04%
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-2.91%
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3.34%
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8.95%
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These figures represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above.
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1 Source: Impulsora del Fondo México, S.C. (“Impulsora”).
2 Source: NYSE. Figure represents average volume traded on all U.S. consolidated markets during the month.
3 During August 2015, the Fund did not issue any shares under its Equity Shelf Program.
4 Source: NYSE.
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Top Ten Holdings (65.24% of Net Assets)
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1 América Móvil
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15.87%
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6 Grupo Televisa
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4.46%
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2 Fomento Económico Mexicano
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9.46%
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7 Alfa
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4.20%
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3 Wal-Mart de México
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8.39%
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8 Grupo México
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3.99%
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4 Cemex
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6.11%
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9 Kimberly-Clark de México
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3.72%
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5 Grupo Financiero Banorte
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5.57%
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10 Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte
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3.47%
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Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown.
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Fund Manager´s Comments
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Global equity markets declined sharply during the month of August, led by an 11.7% decline in the MSCI China Index (after declining 10.9% in July) which was generated by negative readings in several economic measures of Chinese economic activity. Additionally, the People´s Bank of China (“PBOC”) devalued its currency on August 11th and 12th by 1.8% and 1.0%, respectively, causing a depreciation to its currency of 2.7% during August to CNY $6.38. Greece avoided default on its debt during August after reaching a preliminary third bailout program with the Eurogroup, although final terms are still pending. Greece´s stock market reopened on August 3rd after being closed since June 26, 2015; furthermore, the Greek Prime Minister resigned on August 20th and legislative elections are expected to take place on September 20th. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) will hold a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on September 16th and 17th, a highly awaited event by the markets, as the Fed could increase interest rates for the first time since 2006. The DJIA and the S&P 500 declined 6.6% and 6.3%, respectively, during August while the Euro appreciated 2.1% against the dollar. The U.S. 10-year Treasury note increased 4 basis points to 2.22%. The MSCI Mexico Index decreased 5.8% during August and the Mexican peso depreciated 3.8% to Ps. $16.75.
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In local news, Mexico´s Central Bank (“Banxico”) reduced its estimates for GDP growth for 2015 by 40 basis points to a range of 1.7% to 2.1% but maintained its 2016 range estimate of 2.5% to 3.5%. The Mexican government announced that it hedged its oil exports for 2016 at an average price of $49 USD/bbl. Finally, President Peña Nieto reshuffled his cabinet in order to maximize efficiencies for the second half of his presidential term, taking into consideration the current domestic and international environment.
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The information presented in this report has been derived from the sources indicated. Neither The Mexico Fund, Inc. nor its Adviser, Impulsora del Fondo México, S.C., has independently verified or confirmed the information presented herein.
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Important Risk Disclosure
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All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of distributions and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so when sold, shares may be worth more or less than that of the original cost. Total return based on market price reflects changes in market value. Total return based on net asset value reflects changes in the Fund’s net asset value during each period.
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Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. This commentary is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as an offer or recommendation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, option, future or other derivatives in such securities.
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Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (premium) or below (discount) the NAV of the fund’s portfolio. The NAV is the value of an entity’s assets less the value of its liabilities. The Market Price is the current price at which an asset can be bought or sold. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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An investment in the Fund entails special risk considerations, including among others the risks of foreign investments, Mexican investments, market illiquidity and volatility, market corrections, risks associated with the Mexican economy, political factors and security, currency exchange rate fluctuations, NAV discount risk, foreign custody risk, dollar denominated investments risk and risks associated with the concentration of the Mexican equity market. Investors should consider their investment goals, time horizons and risk tolerance before investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not appropriate for all investors, and the Fund is not intended to be a complete investment program. Investors should carefully review and consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses before investing.
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