Portfolio Manager since 2013
International Small Cap
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Return is shown net of fees. See performance below for additional disclosure.
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Profile
The Cambiar International Small Cap strategy is a diversified portfolio that invests primarily in small-cap companies based outside of the U.S. The starting universe for the strategy includes any international business with a market cap between $500 million to $5 billion. Cambiar’s quality and value bias will result in a portfolio overweight to developed markets, and subsequent underweight in emerging markets.
Portfolio Construction:
- 40-50 International stocks
- Country Limit: 25% (at cost)
- Emerging Markets Limit: 15% (at cost)
Key Facts
- Inception Date
- 6/30/2013
- Minimum
- $20 MM
Portfolio Managers
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Portfolio Manager since 2013
Performance
Inception Date: 6.30.2013. The performance information depicted above represents Cambiar’s International Small Cap Composite. Returns are presented gross (g) and net (n) of management fees. Gross and net returns have been reduced by transaction expenses. Net returns are also reduced by actual investment advisory fees and other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account. Net of fees performance reflects a blended fee schedule of all accounts within the International Small Cap Composite. Cambiar clients and mutual fund investors may incur actual fee rates that are greater or less than the rate reflected in this performance summary. Results are reported in U.S. dollars.
Performance results for the International Small Cap Composite are evaluated against the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index. The MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure small cap representation across developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. & Canada. The index assumes no management, custody, transaction or other expenses. The MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index is a broadly based index that reflects the overall market performance and Cambiar’s returns may not be correlated to the index. The index is unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Cambiar’s performance and the performance of the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index include the reinvestment of all income. Benchmark returns are net of withholding taxes. Prior to July 2019, Cambiar typically followed each custodian’s treatment of tax withholding, and therefore dividends may have been presented as gross or net of dividend tax withholding depending on the custodian’s treatment. As of July 2019, Cambiar typically records dividends net of withholding taxes although it may depend on various factors such as the issue country and custodian’s treatment. Withholding taxes may vary according to the investor’s domicile, and other reasons. Performance is preliminary; please contact us for finalized figures. As with any investments, there are risks to be considered. Past performance is no indication of future results.
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Composition
Top 10 holdings
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RISK STATISTICS
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Top Countries (%)
Disclosures
Data is provided for a representative account as of December 31, 2020. Portfolio holdings, characteristics, country breakdown, and sector weightings change over time and may differ between clients based upon their investment objectives, financial situations, and risk tolerances. Cambiar makes no warranty, either express or implied, that the weightings shown will be used to manage your account. The securities presented do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended by Cambiar and the reader should not assume that investments in the securities identified were or will be profitable. The information provided on the page should not be considered a recommendation to buy or a solicitation to purchase or sell any particular security. There can be no assurance that an investor will earn a profit or not lose money. There can be no assurance that the portfolio will continue to hold the same position in companies described herein, and the portfolio may change any portfolio position at any time. As with any investments, there are risks to be considered. Past performance is no indication of future results.
The one year forecast is included for illustrative purposes and accordingly, no assumptions or comparisons should be made based upon these ratios. Risk statistics are based off a five-year time frame. Portfolio characteristics are based upon third-party sources that are deemed to be reliable, however, Cambiar does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Total Assets represents assets under management for the strategy and are subject to change. Minimums represent intended/proposed minimums for institutional clients and are subject to change.
Source: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used to create indices or financial products. This report is not approved or produced by MSCI.
Definitions:
Active Share – a holdings-based measure of active management representing the percentage of securities in a portfolio that differ from those in the benchmark index.
Price/Earnings (F1Y) – a calculation that divides the current share price by the estimates of earnings in the next four quarters.
Debt/Equity – Long Term is a calculation that takes interest-bearing, long-term debt divided by shareholder equity.
EPS Growth – Long Term is a calculation that takes the company’s estimated profits for five years divided by the outstanding shares.
Alpha – a measure of risk-adjusted performance.
Beta – a measure of risk in relation to the market or benchmark.
R-Squared – a measure of how closely a portfolio’s performance correlates with the performance of a benchmark index
Sharpe Ratio – a direct measure of reward-to-risk and is calculated by subtracting the risk-free rate from the rate of return for a portfolio and dividing the result by the standard deviation.
Standard Deviation – a statistical measure of historical volatility; a measure of the extent to which numbers are spread around their average.
Commentary
Global Markets – 4Q20 Review
International stocks continued their upward momentum in the fourth quarter, with the MSCI EAFE Index gaining 16.1% in the last three months of 2020. The catalyst for the advance in equities was the positive COVID-19 vaccine results, which provided the market with the necessary visibility to shift the view from lockdowns and related social restrictions to one of recovery and normalization in the coming months. The strong 4Q return also moved the EAFE Index into positive territory for the year, with the EAFE posting a return of 7.8% for 2020.
Two notable rotations took place in the quarter: (1) the international markets outperformed their U.S. counterparts (i.e., the S&P 500 Index), and (2) value outperformed growth. There is some linkage between these two events. A contributing factor to the strong return for the U.S. markets has been a higher concentration of technology and related work-from-home (WFH) stocks. In contrast, asset-heavy physical economy (i.e., value) businesses incurred material disruptions in 2020, as reflected in their operating results (and stock prices). As economies begin to re-open, the market appears to be moving from ‘what has worked’ (i.e., growth) to ‘what should work’ (i.e., value) in the coming year. With value industries comprising a meaningful portion of the international developed benchmark and U.S. investors receiving an assist in the form of a weakening U.S. dollar, the return potential for non-U.S. stocks looks increasingly attractive.
Cambiar is similarly attempting to look ahead as it relates to portfolio positioning, while not trying to make an ‘all in’ call one way or the other. An improving economic backdrop will improve the finances of many locked-down businesses; that said, long-term challenges to business models and the capacity to generate economic returns in certain asset-intensive industries remain quite tangible, notwithstanding their recoveries in the fourth quarter. Our team continues to emphasize a balanced mix of businesses that include stable, all-weather franchises as well as companies that are poised to benefit from an acceleration in economic activity as conditions normalize over the course of 2021.
Certain information contained in this communication constitutes “forward-looking statements”, which are based on Cambiar’s beliefs, as well as certain assumptions concerning future events, using information currently available to Cambiar. Due to market risk and uncertainties, actual events, results, or performance may differ materially from that reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. All information provided is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, investment, legal or tax advice. Nothing contained herein should be construed as a recommendation or endorsement to buy or sell any security, investment or portfolio allocation. Securities highlighted or discussed have been selected to illustrate Cambiar’s investment approach and/or market outlook. The portfolios are actively managed and securities discussed may or may not be held in client portfolios at any given time, do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended by Cambiar, and the reader should not assume that investments in the securities identified and discussed were or will be profitable. As with any investments, there are risks to be considered. All material is provided for informational purposes only and there is no guarantee that the opinions expressed herein will be valid beyond the date of this commentary.
Any characteristics included are for illustrative purposes and accordingly, no assumptions or comparisons should be made based upon these ratios. Statistics/charts are based upon third-party sources that are deemed reliable; however, Cambiar does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. As with any investments, there are risks to be considered. Past performance is no indication of future results. All material is provided for informational purposes only and there is no guarantee that any opinions expressed herein will be valid beyond the date of this communication.