Overview
Inception
Date
01.01.2002
Account
Minimum
$100,000
Philosophy
- We believe that undervalued stocks offer superior appreciation potential with reduced volatility
- Focused on relative value: identifying stocks which are undervalued versus their peers
- Aim to add value primarily through positive stock selection across economic sectors
- Our long-term perspective values companies with multi-year catalysts and produces low portfolio turnover
Process
- Disciplined "Relative Value" Approach Combines the Benefits of both Quantitative and Fundamental Research
- Quantitative Analysis: reduces the small cap universe to a select group of undervalued stocks with favorable earnings and price momentum characteristics
- Qualitative Analysis: identify those undervalued stocks which possess a fundamental catalyst to drive earnings and valuation
Portfolio Manager
Associate Portfolio Manager
Performance
| Term | QTR | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Cap Value SMA (Gross) | -1.46 | 14.75 | 14.75 | 5.64 | 9.94 | 9.37 | 10.94 |
| Small Cap Value SMA (Net) | -2.20 | 11.43 | 11.43 | 2.56 | 6.75 | 6.20 | 7.72 |
The composite inception date is 12.31.2001. Performance is preliminary and is annualized for periods longer than one year. Net of fees performance returns are preliminary and are presented net of the investment management fees and trading expenses. Gross of fees performance returns reflect the deduction of trading costs: a client’s return will be reduced by the management fees and other expenses it may incur. Investment management fees are described in Sterling’s Form ADV 2A. Performance reflects the reinvestment of interest income and dividends and realized capital gains. The performance presented represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Performance is compared to an index: however, the volatility of an index varies greatly and investments cannot be made directly in an index. Market conditions vary from year to year and can result in a decline in market value due to material market or economic conditions. Sources: Russell Investments; Sterling Capital Management Analytics. Please refer to the GIPS Composite Report on the Fact Sheet linked above for additional disclosures. Net returns are calculated by deducting the highest applicable wrap fee of 3.00% annually from the gross composite return.
Small Cap Value SMA
Materials
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Insights
02.04.2025 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®
- This month, our discussions with clients involved their search for fast dividend growers in the value space. - We analyze the fastest dividend growers in the large cap value universe and ask if they are really growing their dividends or just reinstating them. - We note how we look for both dividend growth and differentiated securities that combine attractive elements of growth, yield, and risk-adjusted returns.
01.27.2025 • Andrew Richman, CTFA
Meet Andrew Richman, Sterling Capital Managing Director and Senior Fixed Income Client Strategist
Sterling Capital is pleased to share this closer look at Andy Richman, Managing Director. In this spotlight, he shares his favorite Sterling tradition, the qualities he thinks are the most important in the investment industry, and the book that really had an impact on him. It’s great to have you on our team, Andy! Thank you for everything you do, and for sharing this with us.
01.15.2025 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®
- 4Q24 generated interesting dynamics in terms of what stocks worked and what didn’t based on quality. - We discuss how low-quality stocks with B or worse ratings outperformed higher-quality stocks of B+ or better by +4.12% in the quarter and +10.50% in 2024. - In addition, unprofitable stocks were top performers during the quarter in the Russell 1000® Value Index. - Finally, we share how managers who were willing to own stocks with risk related to interest rates, the macroeconomy, or higher balance sheet leverage performed in the value space relative to their peers.
12.20.2024 • Andrew Richman, CTFA
Andy Richman's update on the December Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
12.17.2024 • Peter Brown, CFA®
Video - Sterling Capital's Fixed Income Philosophy
Sterling Capital specializes in fixed income investing, and today we’re looking at the team’s philosophy with Pete Brown, Managing Director and Head of Investment-Grade Credit. Watch and gain valuable insights as Pete reveals their fixed income philosophy, emphasis on risk-management and team-managed approach.
12.12.2024 • Orton Chen, CFA®
Meet Orton Chen, Chief Investment Officer for Sterling Capital's Private Client Group
Sterling Capital is pleased to share a closer look at Orton Chen, Chief Investment Officer for our Private Client Group. In this spotlight, he shares his professional experience and advice, and the one rule he would make if he could. It’s great to have you on our team, Ort! Thank you for everything you do, and for sharing this with us.
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