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Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund CLASS C SHARES ETCHX Fund Analysis

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Morningstar’s Analysis ETCHX

Will ETCHX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable ETCHX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the ETCHX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of ETCHX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

A clean bill of health.

Associate Analyst Indira Fisher

Indira Fisher

Associate Analyst

Summary

Increased confidence in Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences’ research edge in the healthcare space merits a Process Pillar upgrade to Above Average from Average, while its People Pillar remains at Above Average. This strategy combines ESG and faith-based criteria with rigorous fundamental analysis to identify high-quality healthcare companies trading below their intrinsic value. It specifically focuses on biotechnology, a segment known for high potential returns but also outsize volatility and binary risk. The team's edge lies in navigating that risk: its process is supported by extensive primary research, including engagement with industry stakeholders, medical literature, conferences, and clinical studies, as well as the expertise of dedicated portfolio managers and Ph.D.-level analysts. Additionally, the strategy’s inclusion of pharmaceutical and healthcare equipment businesses leads to a wider opportunity set, better diversification, and a more palatable performance profile than a pure biotech offering. Exclusionary screens have a limited impact on the investment universe, helping preserve a broad opportunity set within the sector.

by Indira Fisher
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