The New Ireland Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end balanced mutual fund, initially launched by Bank of Ireland Asset Management (U.S.) Limited. Its management is currently handled by Kleinwort Benson Investors International Ltd. This fund strategically invests in the public equity and fixed-income markets situated in Ireland, specifically targeting growth-oriented companies across a diverse range of sectors. The ISEQ Index is utilized to benchmark the performance of its investment portfolio. Established on December 14, 1989, and headquartered in the United States, the fund was previously identified as Irish Investment Fund Inc.