A disciplined approach to discovering long-term growth opportunities among small cap companies outside of the U.S.

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Product Facts

Ticker SymbolVVJFX
CUSIP92914A372
Inception DateFebruary 28, 2023
Dividends PaidAnnually
Min. Initial Investment$250,000.00
  • The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments tied to small-capitalization companies that fall within the capitalization range of companies within the S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap Index.
  • At least 65% of the Fund's assets will normally be invested in companies located outside the United States, including companies located in countries with emerging securities markets. The Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in U.S. issuers.
  • Acadian Asset Management LLC (“Acadian”) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory Capital”) (each, a “Sub-Adviser” and together, the “Sub-Advisers”) provide the day-to-day management of the Fund. The Sub-Advisers act independently of each other and use their own methodology for selecting investments. The Investment Adviser will determine the amount of Fund assets allocated to each Sub-Adviser.

The Fund seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation.

  • The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments tied to small-capitalization companies that fall within the capitalization range of companies within the S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap Index.
  • At least 65% of the Fund's assets will normally be invested in companies located outside the United States, including companies located in countries with emerging securities markets. The Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in U.S. issuers.
  • Acadian Asset Management LLC (“Acadian”) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory Capital”) (each, a “Sub-Adviser” and together, the “Sub-Advisers”) provide the day-to-day management of the Fund. The Sub-Advisers act independently of each other and use their own methodology for selecting investments. The Investment Adviser will determine the amount of Fund assets allocated to each Sub-Adviser.

The Fund seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation.

Performance

Average Annual Total Returns %

As of June 30, 2025

As of June 30, 2025

Most Recent Month EndMost Recent Quarter EndMost Recent Month EndMost Recent Quarter End
Most Recent Month EndYTD1 YR3 YR5 YR10 YRInceptionExpense Ratios
GrossNet
Net Asset Value+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.992.06%1.21%
With Sales Charge+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.99
Net Asset Value+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.992.06%1.21%
With Sales Charge+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.99
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index+21.64+20.47+13.13+9.40+6.38
MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index+20.89+22.46+13.30+9.28+6.51
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index+21.64+20.47+13.13+9.40+6.38
MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index+20.89+22.46+13.30+9.28+6.51

Inception Date - Class R6: February 28, 2023

Current Maximum Sales Charge: 0.00%

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Portfolio will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. See above "Average Annual Total Returns %" for performance information current to the most recent month-end.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

For the period 02/28/2023 through 06/30/2025

Ending Value: $14,353.00

The performance quoted in the "Growth of a $10,000 Investment" chart represents past performance. Performance shown is without sales charges; had sales charges been deducted, performance would have been less. Ending value includes reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Returns %

As of June 30, 2025

As of June 30, 2025

Most Recent Month EndMost Recent Quarter EndMost Recent Month EndMost Recent Quarter End
Most Recent Month EndYTD1 YR3 YR5 YR10 YRInceptionExpense Ratios
GrossNet
Net Asset Value+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.992.06%1.21%
With Sales Charge+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.99
Net Asset Value+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.992.06%1.21%
With Sales Charge+25.23+26.84+16.93+12.94+7.99
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index+21.64+20.47+13.13+9.40+6.38
MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index+20.89+22.46+13.30+9.28+6.51
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index+21.64+20.47+13.13+9.40+6.38
MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index+20.89+22.46+13.30+9.28+6.51

Inception Date - Class R6: February 28, 2023

Current Maximum Sales Charge: 0.00%

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Portfolio will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. See above "Average Annual Total Returns %" for performance information current to the most recent month-end.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

For the period 02/28/2023 through 06/30/2025

Ending Value: $14,353.00

The performance quoted in the "Growth of a $10,000 Investment" chart represents past performance. Performance shown is without sales charges; had sales charges been deducted, performance would have been less. Ending value includes reinvestment of distributions.

Investment Team

Principal Risks

All investing involves risks of fluctuating prices and the uncertainties of rates of return and yield inherent in investing. You could lose money on your investment and any of the following risks, among others, could affect investment performance. The following principal risks are presented in alphabetical order which does not imply order of importance or likelihood: China Investing Risks – Investing through Stock Connect; Company; Convertible Securities; Credit; Currency; Derivative Instruments; Environmental, Social, and Governance (Equity); Environmental, Social, and Governance (Multi-Manager); Environmental, Social, and Governance (Qualitative); Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investments/ Developing and Emerging Markets; Index Strategy (Fund); Growth Investing; Interest Rate; Investment Model; Liquidity; Market; Market Disruption and Geopolitical; Other Investment Companies; Real Estate Companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts; Securities Lending; Small-Capitalization Company; Value Investing. Investors should consult the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed discussion of the Fund’s risks.

The fund discussed may be available to you as part of your employer sponsored retirement plan. There may be additional plan level fees resulting in personal performance that varies from stated performance. Please call your benefits office for more information.

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