Overview
I
Shares
STSCX
Inception
Date
04.12.1993
Investment
Min.
$1,000,000
Subsequent
Investment Min.1
N/A
Max. Up Front
Sales Charge
N/A
Max. Deferred
Sales Charge
N/A
1If subsequent investments are made as part of an AIP, the minimum is $25.
Philosophy & Process
The Fund uses a value investment approach to invest primarily in common stock of small capitalization companies (those with market capitalizations that are below the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2000® Index). We believe that undervalued companies with good earnings prospects have superior appreciation potential with reasonable levels of risk. Quantitatively, we focus on a stock's fundamental valuation relative to its peers. Qualitatively, we seek to identify business catalysts which will serve to drive future earnings growth, increase investor interest and expand valuation.
In addition to outperforming the broad market over longer periods of time, we believe that the Small Cap segment of the U.S. equity market, given its less efficient nature, offers significant opportunity to add value through active portfolio management. A combination of a larger investment universe, less research coverage, and strong growth potential creates a favorable backdrop for investment in select under-followed and/or under-appreciated small companies.
Investment Considerations
Small company stocks are generally riskier than large company stocks due to greater volatility and less liquidity. Value stocks can perform differently than other types of stocks and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time.
| Term | Class A Shares | Class C Shares | Class I Shares | Class R6 Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticker | STSNX | STSOX | STSCX | SCSIX |
| Inception Date | 11.16.2015 | 11.16.2015 | 04.12.1993 | 02.03.2020 |
| Investment Min. | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000,000 | N/A |
| Subsequent Investment Min.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Max. Up Front Sales Charge | 5.75% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Max. Deferred Sales Charge | N/A | 1% | N/A | N/A |
2If subsequent investments are made as part of an AIP, the minimum is $25.
Portfolio Manager
Associate Portfolio Manager
Performance
| Term | QTR | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Shares with 5.75% Sales Charge | 3.36% | 8.71% | 21.13% | 6.16% | 9.72% | 7.99% | 9.16% |
| A Shares without Sales Charge | 9.66% | 15.34% | 28.52% | 8.28% | 11.02% | 8.63% | 9.89% |
| Institutional Shares | 9.70% | 15.56% | 28.86% | 8.55% | 11.30% | 8.87% | 10.45% |
| Lipper Small-Cap Core Median | 8.48% | 10.73% | 24.93% | 4.62% | 9.99% | 8.62% | N/A |
The total expense ratios for Class A, C, and I Shares are 1.30%, 2.05% and 1.05%, respectively. The gross expense ratio for Class R6 Shares is 1.05%. The net expense ratio for Class R6 Shares is 0.92%.
The Fund Administrator, Sterling Capital Management LLC, has contractually agreed to waive its administrative fees, pay Fund operating expenses, and/or reimburse the Fund .13% of the Class R6 avg. daily net assets for the period 02.01.2024-01.31.2025. Performance would have been lower without limitations in effect.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit the performance summary.
The performance of the Sterling Capital Small Cap Value Fund reflects the deduction of fees for value-added services associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The inception date for Class A Shares is 11.16.2015. The inception date for Class C Shares is 11.16.2015. The inception date for Class Inst'l Shares is 04.12.1993. The inception date for Class R6 Shares is 02.03.2020. The performance shown reflects the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gains distributions. Performance is annualized for periods greater than one year.
Characteristics
| # | Company Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moog, Inc. | 4.29% |
| 2 | Caci International, Inc. | 4.10% |
| 3 | United Rentals, Inc. | 3.76% |
| 4 | Casey'S General Stores, Inc. | 3.74% |
| 5 | Belden, Inc. | 3.70% |
| 6 | Crane Co | 3.62% |
| 7 | Mastec, Inc. | 3.39% |
| 8 | Meritage Homes Corp. | 3.39% |
| 9 | Avient Corp. | 3.19% |
| 10 | Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | 3.14% |
Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk. Based on Market Value of securities.
Sector Allocation as of 09.30.2024
Allocations are based on the current weight to funds in the cited Sector. The composition of the fund's holdings is subject to change.
Growth of $10,000 as of 09.30.2024
The Growth of $10,000 is hypothetical based upon the performance of net A Shares at NAV for the period ended 09.30.2024. It includes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
Statistics
| Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Alpha | 1.21 |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| R-Squared | 93.37 |
| Standard Deviation | 19.18 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.45 |
3The Funds composition is subject to change. Annual Turnover Ratio is 12 month rolling calculation. Alpha, Beta, R-Squared, Standard Deviation, and Sharpe Ratio are based on a 10-year calculation.
View a Glossary of Terms.
| Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Weighted Median P/E | 24.07 |
| Weighted Average P/B | 3.30 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap | $10.26B |
| Annual Turnover | 10% |
Small Cap Value Fund
Materials
Equity Funds
Insights
11.22.2024 • Shane Burke
Meet Shane Burke, Sterling Capital Advisory Solutions Portfolio Manager
Sterling Capital is pleased to share a closer look at Shane Burke, our Advisory Solutions Portfolio Manager. In this spotlight, he shares his professional experience and advice, and his hidden talent. It’s great to have you on our team, Shane! Thank you for everything you do, and for sharing this with us.
11.18.2024 • Andrew Richman, CTFA
Fed Begins to Ease... Rates Rise?
Andy Richman's update on the November Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
11.05.2024 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®
- We have shared the qualities we seek in the companies we invest in and how we research their perceived competitive advantage, but what advantage can an investor have? - As investment timeframes have become more short term, we have found the long end of the equity yield curve is less competitive and may “yield” more opportunities. - The concept of the equity yield curve is helpful to visualize how patience can create value.
10.01.2024 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®
- One of the most common mental shortcuts is regression to the mean, or the idea that outcomes far from average will revert to average over time. - Where did the idea come from, is it true in every case, and can it create a greater understanding and yield profitable insights? - Finally, if there are advantaged companies that challenge this assumption as the economy has evolved, what valuations will the market typically award them?
09.30.2024
Sterling Capital Equity Portfolio Management Updates
Sterling Capital announces the creation of the Insight Equity Group, combining the firm's Fundamental Equity and Relative Value teams, along with the April 2025 retirement of Patrick Rau, CFA®/.
09.18.2024 • Brandon Carl, CFA®
U.S. Equity Market Performance Following the First Fed Funds Rate Cut
After two and a half years of battling elevated inflation with aggressive monetary policy tightening measures, the Federal Reserve (Fed) finally reduced the federal funds target rate range (fed funds rate) by 50 basis points during its September 2024 meeting. With recent inflation indicators seemingly within the Fed’s comfort zone, coupled with an increasing emphasis on supporting the labor market, we believe it’s highly likely that additional rate cuts are forthcoming.
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