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The Merger Fund® Class I MERIX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 17.25  /  0.00
  • Total Assets 2.5B
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.250%
  • Expense Ratio 1.190%
  • Distribution Fee Level Average
  • Share Class Type Institutional
  • Category Event Driven
  • Investment Style Mid Blend
  • Min. Initial Investment 100,000
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 4.32%
  • Turnover 149%

USD | NAV as of Jul 22, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Jul 22, 2026, 12:11 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis MERIX

Will MERIX 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 MERIX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the MERIX 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 MERIX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

A veteran team executes this disciplined and consistent strategy.

Senior Analyst David Reyna

David Reyna

Senior Analyst

Summary

The Merger Fund’s experienced managers execute a disciplined, time-tested approach that continues to support Above Average People and Process ratings.

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Portfolio Holdings MERIX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 41.2
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
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Industrials

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