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The Mexico Fund
Legal namestring
The Mexico Fund, Inc.
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1981
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersWashington, United States
HQ citystring
Washington
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
closed-end fund, Mexican equities, investment management, managed distribution, equity fund
Industry1 code
1Broad Market Equity ETFs
CodeFSAAAFAAPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles525
SIC code1 code
  • Finance Services6199
Product category
Closed-End Investment Fund (Mexican Equities)
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Investment Returns
TypeManaged Services
Description

The fund generates returns through capital appreciation and dividend income from its portfolio of Mexican securities. The fund's primary revenue is investment returns including net investment income and realized capital gains distributed to shareholders under its Managed Distribution Plan.

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Marketing channels3 records

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Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components5 values
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The Mexico Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company that invests primarily in equity securities of Mexican companies. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and distributes income to shareholders through a Managed Distribution Plan that pays $0.35 per share quarterly. Shares trade on the NYSE under ticker MXF and are accessible to both retail and institutional investors through standard brokerage accounts.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 46.48% market price total return for fiscal 2025
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

The Mexico Fund is a single-purpose closed-end investment fund (NYSE: MXF) that provides exposure to the Mexican equity market through a concentrated portfolio of Mexican securities. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) and implements periodic tender offers as part of its capital return strategy. There are no separate product modules or add-on offerings.

Product and service2 records
1The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF)
CategoryClosed-End Investment Fund
Description

A non-diversified closed-end management investment company that invests primarily in Mexican equity securities, providing shareholders with long-term capital appreciation and quarterly distributions under its Managed Distribution Plan ($0.35 per share). Shares are listed on the NYSE under ticker MXF and accessible to both retail and institutional investors through brokerage accounts.

2Conditional Tender Offer Mechanism
CategoryShare Repurchase Program
Description

A shareholder liquidity mechanism that repurchases 20% of outstanding shares at 98% of NAV under specified performance or discount conditions, providing a structured exit option for investors when the fund trades at significant discounts to NAV.

Scale indicator7 records

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Recent move4 records

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Expansion highlight3 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UK-listed investment trust investing across Latin American equities. Comparable regional exposure vehicle operated by a major asset manager with broader product portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

NYSE-listed closed-end fund with managed distribution policy and quarterly payouts. Comparable CEF structure, distribution mechanics, and shareholder base.

3The Thai Fund
TypeDirect peer
Description

Single-country closed-end fund historically focused on Thai equities. Comparable emerging-market CEF structure providing US investors exposure to a specific foreign market.

4The Brazilian Equity Fund
TypeDirect peer
Description

Single-country closed-end fund focused on Brazilian equities. Comparable emerging-market single-country CEF structure serving US retail and institutional investors seeking Latin American exposure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Closed-end fund focused on income generation with active discount management; comparable CEF structure with regular distributions and activist-style NAV discount narrowing strategies.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Closed-end fund managed by Saba Capital Management — the same activist investor with a 10% stake in The Mexico Fund. Provides context on Saba's CEF strategy and could foreshadow potential actions affecting MXF.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Single-country/sector focused closed-end fund with long-tenured NYSE listing. Comparable small-staff CEF operating structure with activist investor history.

TypeDirect peer
Description

NYSE-listed non-diversified closed-end fund (MXE) that invests primarily in Mexican equity and fixed-income securities with a managed distribution policy. Most direct comparable — single-country Mexico exposure with regular distributions.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Closed-end fund (LAQ) historically focused on Latin American equities, providing regional rather than single-country exposure. Directly comparable vehicle structure and target investor base.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Fund of funds investing in closed-end funds across categories. Provides broader CEF industry context and discount arbitrage strategies relevant to MXF's NAV discount.

Market position
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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profiles3 records

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The Mexico Fund

Closed-End Investment Fund (Mexican Equities)themexicofund.com

The Mexico Fund firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The Mexico Fund
Legal name
The Mexico Fund, Inc.
Website
https://themexicofund.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1981
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

The Mexico Fund industry classification

Industry
Product category
Closed-End Investment Fund (Mexican Equities)
NAICS
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)
SIC
Finance Services (6199)
akta.pro primary industry
Broad Market Equity ETFs (FSAAAFAA)

Keywords

  • Closed-end fund
  • Mexican equities
  • Investment management
  • Managed distribution
  • Equity fund

Where The Mexico Fund is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Washington
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

The Mexico Fund business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Investment Returns: The fund generates returns through capital appreciation and dividend income from its portfolio of Mexican securities. The fund's primary revenue is investment returns including net investment income and realized capital gains distributed to shareholders under its Managed Distribution Plan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

The Mexico Fund product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Mexico Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company that invests primarily in equity securities of Mexican companies. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and distributes income to shareholders through a Managed Distribution Plan that pays $0.35 per share quarterly. Shares trade on the NYSE under ticker MXF and are accessible to both retail and institutional investors through standard brokerage accounts.

Product overview

The Mexico Fund is a single-purpose closed-end investment fund (NYSE: MXF) that provides exposure to the Mexican equity market through a concentrated portfolio of Mexican securities. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan (MDP) and implements periodic tender offers as part of its capital return strategy. There are no separate product modules or add-on offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • The Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) A non-diversified closed-end management investment company that invests primarily in Mexican equity securities, providing shareholders with long-term capital appreciation and quarterly distributions under its Managed Distribution Plan ($0.35 per share). Shares are listed on the NYSE under ticker MXF and accessible to both retail and institutional investors through brokerage accounts.
  • Conditional Tender Offer Mechanism A shareholder liquidity mechanism that repurchases 20% of outstanding shares at 98% of NAV under specified performance or discount conditions, providing a structured exit option for investors when the fund trades at significant discounts to NAV.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 46.48% market price total return for fiscal 2025
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use The Mexico Fund

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

The Mexico Fund technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

The Mexico Fund partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

The Mexico Fund competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust: UK-listed investment trust investing across Latin American equities. Comparable regional exposure vehicle operated by a major asset manager with broader product portfolio.
  • Saba Capital Income & Opportunity Fund: Closed-end fund managed by Saba Capital Management — the same activist investor with a 10% stake in The Mexico Fund. Provides context on Saba's CEF strategy and could foreshadow potential actions affecting MXF.
  • Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund: Fund of funds investing in closed-end funds across categories. Provides broader CEF industry context and discount arbitrage strategies relevant to MXF's NAV discount.

Direct peers

  • Eagle Point Credit Company: NYSE-listed closed-end fund with managed distribution policy and quarterly payouts. Comparable CEF structure, distribution mechanics, and shareholder base.
  • The Thai Fund: Single-country closed-end fund historically focused on Thai equities. Comparable emerging-market CEF structure providing US investors exposure to a specific foreign market.
  • The Brazilian Equity Fund: Single-country closed-end fund focused on Brazilian equities. Comparable emerging-market single-country CEF structure serving US retail and institutional investors seeking Latin American exposure.
  • RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund: Closed-end fund focused on income generation with active discount management; comparable CEF structure with regular distributions and activist-style NAV discount narrowing strategies.
  • ASA Gold and Precious Metals: Single-country/sector focused closed-end fund with long-tenured NYSE listing. Comparable small-staff CEF operating structure with activist investor history.
  • Mexico Equity & Income Fund: NYSE-listed non-diversified closed-end fund (MXE) that invests primarily in Mexican equity and fixed-income securities with a managed distribution policy. Most direct comparable — single-country Mexico exposure with regular distributions.
  • Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund: Closed-end fund (LAQ) historically focused on Latin American equities, providing regional rather than single-country exposure. Directly comparable vehicle structure and target investor base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

The Mexico Fund social profiles

Digital presence

The Mexico Fund financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Valuation estimate

The Mexico Fund leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

The Mexico Fund funding detail

Funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Mexico Fund M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Mexico Fund

What does The Mexico Fund do?

The Mexico Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company that invests primarily in equity securities of Mexican companies. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and distributes income to shareholders through a Managed Distribution Plan that pays $0.35 per share quarterly. Shares trade on the NYSE under ticker MXF and are accessible to both retail and institutional investors through standard brokerage accounts.

Is The Mexico Fund a public or private company?

The Mexico Fund is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was The Mexico Fund founded?

The Mexico Fund was founded in 1981. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is The Mexico Fund based?

The Mexico Fund is headquartered in Washington, United States, in the North America region.

How does The Mexico Fund make money?

One revenue line is on record: investment Returns.

Who are The Mexico Fund's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust, Saba Capital Income & Opportunity Fund and Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund. Direct peers are Eagle Point Credit Company, The Thai Fund, The Brazilian Equity Fund, RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund, ASA Gold and Precious Metals, Mexico Equity & Income Fund and Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund.

Does The Mexico Fund have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Mexico Fund.

What industry is The Mexico Fund in?

The Mexico Fund's product category is Closed-End Investment Fund (Mexican Equities). Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAAAFAA, Broad Market Equity ETFs. Its NAICS code is 525 and its SIC code is 6199.

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Markets DailyMexico Fund Inc (NYSE: MXF) stake rises as Saba buys 25,900 sharesSaba Capital Management, L.P. bought 25,900 shares of Mexico Fund Inc. on 2026-10-05 at $20.09 each, raising its stake to 10% ownership. The purchase cost about $520,331 and left the firm with 2,393,834 shares. The filing shows incremental accumulation, not a wholesale shift.MarketBeatMexico Fund (NYSE:MXF) Major Shareholder Purchases 25,900 Shares of Company StockSaba Capital Management, a major shareholder of Mexico Fund, bought 25,900 shares on October 5th at $20.09 per share, increasing its stake by 1.09%. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable October 29th, with a 6.9% yield.The future of tradingSaba Capital Management acquires 2,034 Mexico Fund common shares worth $42,772.02Saba Capital Management acquired 2,034 Mexico Fund common shares at $21.03 each, increasing its stake to 2,312,612 shares. The filing lists Saba Capital as a 10% owner of the closed-end fund.Ticker ReportMexico Fund, Inc. (The) (NYSE:MXF) Short Interest UpdateMexico Fund's short interest fell 38% to 12,747 shares as of August 31st. Major shareholder Saba Capital bought 15,051 shares, and several institutions adjusted positions. The company announced a $0.35 quarterly dividend payable October 29th.AInvestSaba's Discount MachineActivist hedge fund Saba Capital continues its strategy of acquiring stakes in closed-end funds trading at a discount to their net asset value, recently increasing holdings in the Mexico Fund and Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund. Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting private legal challenges against fund defensive maneuvers, Saba persists with share purchases and has expanded its business model by launching an ETF focused on these instruments. The article details how Saba leverages market discounts to pressure fund managers into buybacks or conversions that return value to shareholders.Ticker ReportDavid Michael Satterfield Purchases 691 Shares of Mexico Fund (NYSE:MXF) StockDirector David Michael Satterfield purchased 691 shares of The Mexico Fund, Inc. for a total value of $15,008.52 on August 14th. This transaction was disclosed via an SEC filing and increased his position in the closed-end investment company.Stock TitanThe Mexico Fund Pays $0.35 Cash DistributionThe Mexico Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXF) announced it will pay a $0.35 per share cash distribution to stockholders of record as of July 22, 2026, sourced from net investment income (41.39%), long-term capital gains (51.08%), short-term capital gains (3.48%), and return of capital (4.05%). The fund reports a 12.48% average annual total return over the 5-year period ended June 30, 2026, and a current annualized distribution rate of 4.28%. The distribution represents a routine payment under the fund's Managed Distribution Plan, with the actual tax character to be determined at fiscal year-end.Quiver QuantitativeInsider Stock Purchases: July 15, 2026 | Quiver QuantitativeQuiver Quantitative reported 74 open market insider transactions on July 15, 2026, highlighting three notable purchases. Saba Capital Management bought 4,869 shares of Mexico Fund Inc (MXF) for approximately $103,758, continuing an aggressive buying streak with 52 purchases totaling $12.46 million over the past six months. Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,129 shares of Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NMM) for approximately $85,086, adding to 77 consecutive purchases worth $6.44 million in the same period. Jorey Chernett acquired 35,000 shares of Neuronetics, Inc. (STIM) for approximately $62,300.GurufocusTHE MEXICO FUND, INC. STRENGTHENS ITS DISCOUNT CONTROL MECHANISMThe Mexico Fund, Inc. announced a conditional tender offer as part of its enhanced discount control mechanism, under which the fund would repurchase 20% of its outstanding shares at 98% of net asset value if triggered over a three-year measurement period ending June 30, 2029. The tender offer will be triggered if the fund's total return underperforms the MSCI Mexico Index benchmark or if shares trade at an average discount of 10% or more to NAV during the final twelve months of the measurement period. The board also highlighted the fund's Managed Distribution Plan, which was strengthened in December 2025 with a 40% increase in quarterly distributions to $0.35 per share.PR NewswireTHE MEXICO FUND, INC. STRENGTHENS ITS DISCOUNT CONTROL MECHANISM AND ANNOUNCES A CONDITIONAL TENDER OFFERThe Mexico Fund, Inc. announced an enhancement to its discount control mechanism, with the Board approving a conditional tender offer for up to 20% of outstanding shares at 98% of NAV. The tender offer will be triggered at the end of a three-year period (July 2026–June 2029) if the Fund underperforms the MSCI Mexico Index or if shares trade at an average discount of 10% or more to NAV over the final 12 months. The Fund also increased its quarterly distribution by 40% to $0.35 per share in December 2025, having distributed $28.68 per share cumulatively since the Managed Distribution Plan's inception in 2008.