Security selection was strong and the portfolio beat its benchmark, the Russell 3000® Value Index, for both the quarter and full year.
Fund Strategy
A focus on potential economic pitfalls resulted in a jump in volatility, a move toward more defensive areas of the market, and a heightened focus on valuations.
We remain confident that while the pace of earnings growth may slow in 2019, underlying economic fundamentals remain relatively solid.
Economic uncertainty could cause investors to seek more reasonably valued businesses over high-flying glamor names.
Fund Commentary Archive
Fund Performance
Strategy Commentary Archive
Micro-caps can be an overlooked source of opportunities in a small-cap strategy. Portfolio Manager Bill Nasgovitz explores the advantages and our approach to the group.
Why we see opportunities in the usually sleepy Utilities sector.
The Portfolio Management Team provides an overview.
More Portfolio Perspectives
A look at how dividend paying stocks have stacked up in various markets during the past 90+ years.
A look at the tsunami of corporate debt that could swamp companies over the next five years.
It’s not just the stock market that’s seen a spike in volatility.
A look at how inflecting profit margins may ratchet up risk for borrowers.
More Market Insights
Bad things happen to great companies. Here’s how we seek to mitigate unforeseen risks while focusing on company strengths.
Cash flow helps us evaluate opportunities on an apples to apples basis regardless of industry or debt.
The difference between an unloved laggard and an attractive investment opportunity often begins with perception. Here is a look at internal catalysts and their importance in changing investors’ views and company results.
More Investment Approaches
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