PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rothko Investment Strategies (“Rothko”), a division of Mondrian Investment Partners Limited, a leading global, value-oriented investment manager, has launched its first equity mutual fund, the Rothko Emerging Markets Equity Fund (RKEMX).

The Fund is unique in its application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fundamentally driven value investing across non-U.S. equity markets.

“Artificial Intelligence may be among the latest buzzwords in finance—but applying it to investment decision making can add high alpha or excess return relative to benchmarks within a more stable modelling framework,” said Daniel Philps, Head of Rothko Investment Strategies.

“Rothko’s AI investment strategy is very different from traditional quant investors which almost universally rely on ‘factors’ or data-driven market signals in order to select stocks,” said Mr. Philps. “We believe AI offers another way to drive fundamental investing but in an objective way.”

Rothko’s active, defensive, value-oriented investment process seeks to learn and use fundamental expert investment rationales. At the same time, the investment process seeks to avoid the behavioral biases of human stock selectors.

The Fund’s experienced investment team seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of emerging markets countries.

About Mondrian Investment Partners

Mondrian Investment Partners Limited ( www.mondrian.com ) is an independent, employee-owned, international value-oriented investment manager with offices in London and Philadelphia. Mondrian, founded in 1990, managed more than $54 billion (US) in assets, including over $9 billion in emerging markets equity assets as of September 30, 2018. Mondrian has a diverse, global client base, investing for corporations, public and private pension plans, endowments, foundations, and individual investors in a broad range of strategies and vehicles.

Over time Mondrian has carefully added investment strategies to match market demand. By offering additional institutional mutual funds, along with various other investment platforms, we believe we are best positioned to meet the growing needs of our clients and the evolution of the industry.

About Rothko Investment Strategies Rothko Investment Strategies is a separate division within Mondrian Investment Partners Limited.

For additional information please see the Fund prospectus and other documents or visit our website at www.rothko.com . You may also contact Justin Richards, Senior Vice President of Client Services at justin.richards@rothko.com or 215-422-4750. We would be happy to answer any questions.

For press inquiries, please contact Milin Iyer, Director at Sondhelm Partners at milin@sondhelmpartners.com or 703-752-1510.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. International investments entail risks not ordinarily associated with U.S. investments including fluctuation in currency values, differences in accounting principles, or economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors, as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. The Fund may invest in derivatives, which are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify the Fund's gains or losses. The Rothko Emerging Markets Equity Fund is distributed by SEI Investment Distribution Co. (SIDCO). SIDCO is not affiliated with the advisor, Rothko Investment Strategies. Rothko Investment Strategies is a trading name of Mondrian Investment Partners Limited. Mondrian Investment Partners Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

To determine if the Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk, and charges and expenses. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s full and summary prospectus which can be obtained by calling 833-810-7344 or by visiting  www.rothko.com/mutualfunds . Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.