Portfolio Manager since 2010
SMID Value
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YTD Return
Return is shown net of fees. See performance below for additional disclosure.
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Profile
The Cambiar SMID Value portfolio is a diversified strategy that invests primarily in small and midcap companies domiciled in the U.S. This equal-weight portfolio will hold between 35-45 stocks with a starting universe that includes any company with a market cap between $2-$12 billion.
Key Facts
- Inception Date
- 7/31/2010
- Minimum
- $5 MM
Portfolio Managers
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Portfolio Manager since 2010
Performance
Inception Date: 7.31.2010. The performance information depicted above represents Cambiar’s SMID Value Composite. 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. The gross returns reflect accounts with both gross and “pure” gross performance. “Pure” gross returns, applicable to separately managed accounts that are part of broker-sponsored or wrap programs that 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 SMID Value Composite. SMAs 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 SMID Value Composite are evaluated against the Russell 2500™ Value Index. The Russell 2500 Value Index is a float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index comprised of firms in the Russell 2500™ Index that experience lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2500 Index is a float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the 2,500 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 2500 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 2500 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
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Attributes
RISK STATISTICS
Active Share
Disclosures
Data is provided for a representative account as of June 30, 2019. 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 2500™ 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 – 2Q19 Review
The U.S. equity market (defined as the S&P 500) incurred a roller coaster of sorts in the second quarter, as stocks moved higher in April, sold off in May, only to set record highs in June. Company-specific fundamentals took a backseat to macro events such as heightened trade tensions and a more accommodative stance by the Federal Reserve. As we reach the halfway point of 2019, stocks have recovered from the double-digit losses sustained in the fourth quarter of 2018 – another illustration of the underlying resiliency that has been a hallmark of the current bull market.
On a style basis, growth stocks once again held the upper hand vs. value in the quarter. The duration and magnitude of the growth-over-value trend have started to raise questions about the overall validity of value investing – which we view to be a bit extreme (and may be a positive contrarian signal). In Cambiar’s opinion, the basic premise of value investing is very much alive and well; value’s underperformance in the current cycle is largely a result of low inflation and low rates. Not unlike previous discussions regarding active vs. passive investing, one’s view toward growth and value should not be an either/or discussion. Rather, we believe growth and value strategies both have a place in a long-term asset allocation structure.
There was a classic ‘bad news is good news’ response by investors in the quarter, as concerns about the impact of trade on corporate earnings were offset by a U-turn in monetary policy expectations. After implementing four rate hikes in 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve has since shifted from tightening to easing mode – indicating the potential for rate reduction(s) in the coming months. Central banks around the world indicated a similar willingness to make accommodative moves in an attempt to stimulate growth in their respective economies. Within the U.S., it is debatable whether the data supports the need for easing, as employment is at 3.6% and trend growth remains intact. That said, the uptick in geopolitical risk and downshift in corporate capital expenditures threaten to curtail the expansion. Should the Fed follow through with a rate cut(s) in the back half of the year, the bigger question is what measures policymakers will have at their disposal when the next down cycle hits?
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.