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Employment Opportunities
If you are interested in joining GMO . . .
We are a very competitive firm and recognize the need to continually strengthen our organization. We are always interested in hiring bright, passionate, self directed people who want to add value to one of the most respected investment firms in the world. If, after reviewing GMO's investment approach and product line-up, you feel that your background, experience, and interests could be relevant to us, please send your resume to: resume@gmo.com. We will be in touch if we wish to discuss your background further.
Information about GMO Trust Mutual Funds
How can I invest with GMO if I do not meet your investment minimums?
Please visit the Investor Information section of About GMO for more information about our sub-advisory relationships and how you can invest with GMO if you do not meet our minimums ($10 million for mutual fund accounts).
What are the differences among share classes?
Several GMO Trust mutual funds have more than one share class; however, all of the fund fee and performance information presented in this site relates to Class III shares. The difference among the various share classes is the level of Shareholder Service Fee that the classes bear for client and shareholder service, reporting, and other support. The existence of multiple classes reflects the fact that, as the size of a client relationship increases, the cost to service that client decreases as a percentage of the assets in that account. Thus, the Shareholder Service Fee is lower for classes where eligibility criteria require greater total assets under GMO'S management. Please see p. 107 of the GMO Trust Prospectus for all share class information.
What are purchase premiums and redemption fees?
Purchase premiums and redemption fees generally apply only to cash transactions. These fees are paid to and retained by the Fund itself and are designed to allocate transaction costs caused by shareholder activity to the shareholder generating the activity, rather than to the Fund as a whole.
When are dividends paid?
The policy for each Domestic Equity Fund (except for the Real Estate Fund and the U.S. Equity Allocation Fund), the Short-Term Income Fund and the Domestic Bond Fund is to declare and pay distributions of dividends and interest quarterly. The policy of each other Fund is to declare and pay distributions of its dividends, interest, and foreign currency gains semi-annually. Each Fund also intends to distribute net short-term capital gains and net long-term capital gains at least annually. Investors should be aware that by purchasing shares shortly before the record day of a dividend or capital gains distribution, they will pay the full price of the shares and shortly thereafter will receive some portion of the price paid back as a taxable dividend or taxable capital gains distribution. Please see the GMO Trust Prospectus for Fund-specific information.
Alternative Investments
Where can I find information about GMO's Forestry investments?
GMO's forestry investments are privately offered partnerships accessible only to qualified investors, usually through investment advisors. If you would like information about GMO's forestry products, please contact renewableresources@gmo.com. If you have general questions about forestry as an asset class, we suggest that you contact a registered investment advisor as GMO is unable to provide investment advice in this regard.
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