Portfolio Manager since 2004
Small Cap Value
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YTD Return
Return is shown net of fees. See performance below for additional disclosure.
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Total Assets
Profile
The Cambiar Small Cap Value portfolio is a diversified strategy that invests primarily in small-cap companies domiciled in the U.S. This equal-weight portfolio will hold between 45-55 stocks with a starting universe that includes any company with a market cap between $500 million to $5 billion.
Key Facts
- Inception Date
- 11/30/2004
- Minimum
- $5 MM
Portfolio Managers
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Portfolio Manager since 2017
Performance
Inception Date: 11.30.2004. The performance information depicted above represents Cambiar’s Small Cap Value Composite (Institutional). Returns are presented gross (g) and net (n) of management fees. Gross and net returns are 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. Prior to 2014, the gross returns reflect accounts with both gross and “pure” gross performance. From 2014 to present, the composite contains accounts with only gross performance. “Pure” gross returns, applicable to separately managed accounts that are part of broker-affiliated or broker-sponsored programs, including wrap programs, that waive commission costs or bundle fees including commissions (SMA), are not reduced by any expenses, which includes transaction costs, and are provided as supplemental information. Net returns for SMAs are calculated by subtracting actual SMA fees reported by the SMA sponsor. Net of fees performance reflects a blended fee schedule of all accounts within the Small Cap Value Composite (Institutional). SMAs might also incur bundled fees that are charged by brokerage firms which sponsor SMA fee programs and that may include transaction costs, investment management, portfolio monitoring, consulting services, and in some cases, custodial service fees. 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 Small Cap Value Composite (Institutional) are evaluated against the Russell 2000® Value Index. The Russell 2000 Value Index is a float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index comprised of firms in the Russell 2000® Index that experience lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index is a float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which consists of 3,000 of the largest U.S. equities. The index assumes no management, custody, transaction or other expenses. The Russell 2000 Value 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 Russell 2000 Value Index include the reinvestment of all income. 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
Sector Weights (%)
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RISK STATISTICS
Active Share
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.
The Russell 2000® Value Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Company. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Company.
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
Domestic Markets – 4Q20 Review
U.S. equities closed out 2020 on a high note, with the S&P 500 Index climbing 12% in the quarter. The real action was down cap, as the Russell 2000 Index rallied 31% over the final three months of the year – the largest quarterly gain on record. The gain in small caps is particularly notable, given the disproportionate pain that has been incurred by smaller businesses in 2020. Granted, small caps tend to lead the broader market coming out of a recessionary period; that said, it will be interesting to see if fundamentals will be able to support the price momentum that took place in the quarter.
At first glance, the full-year 2020 returns of 18% for the S&P 500 and 20% for the Russell 2000 look impressive – and they are – until one sees the 43% return for the tech-laden Nasdaq Composite. While the strong gains garnered by some tech stocks were justifiable in light of the products and services they provided during the pandemic, there are clear pockets of froth forming within the space. All things EV (electric vehicles) are one such example of the retail frenzy currently in play. While such euphoric behavior may certainly continue, suffice to say that investors’ current infatuation with these no revenues/no earnings/no problem stocks is unlikely to end well.
One notable shift in the quarter was a reversal in the longstanding growth over value trade that has dominated the current cycle. The positive vaccine news was an upward catalyst for equities in the aggregate, but in particular for ‘old economy’ sectors such as energy, financials, and industrials. Could the move in the quarter mark the beginning of a more durable rotation to value? Given the magnitude of the discount to which value stocks are trading vs. growth, a continuation of this catch-up trade is certainly possible. And with many value sectors hit hard during the pandemic, the asset class may be poised to disproportionately benefit from a return to a more normal economic environment. As opposed to thinking in terms of growth or value when evaluating a company, the focus at Cambiar remains on finding great businesses that we believe can perform well regardless of the market backdrop.
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. The 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.
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.