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Special Opportunities SMA

Overview

Inception
Date

12.31.2000

Account
Minimum

$100,000

Philosophy

Seek Long-Term Appreciation by Identifying Companies with:

  • Above Average Earnings Growth
  • Attractive Valuation
  • Strong Balance Sheets
  • Skilled Management
  • Above Average Return on Capital

Process

  • Internal Screens and External Sources Used to Identify Investment Candidates
  • Team-Based Approach to Fundamental Research
  • Valuation Assessed Relative to Historical Range, Industry Peers, Growth Rate, and the Market

Special Opportunities SMA

Management

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Daniel Morrall

Co-Portfolio Manager

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James Curtis, CFA®

Co-Portfolio Manager

Performance

All Performance as of 09.30.2024

Term QTR YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception1
Special Opportunities SMA (Gross) 7.59 14.58 28.43 7.93 13.18 11.62 11.62
Special Opportunities SMA (Net) 6.81 12.10 24.75 4.79 9.90 8.39 8.39

The composite inception date is 12.31.2000. Effective 06.30.2023, the net of fee performance reflects the deduction of the maximum SMA bundled fee of 3.00% annually for all periods presented. Actual fees may vary by size and type of portfolio. Performance is preliminary and is annualized for periods longer than one year. Net of fees performance returns are presented net of the SMA bundled fee, which includes all charges for trading costs, advisory services, portfolio management, custody and other administrative fees. “Pure” Gross of fees performance returns do not reflect the deduction of any fees including 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.

Special Opportunities SMA

Materials

SMA

Insights

10.01.2024 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®

The Lead - Margin of Upside

- 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.

09.12.2024 • Will Smith, CFA®

Down but Not Out: Why Mid-Cap Value Appears Increasingly Attractive

For almost a decade, large-cap growth has been a dominant factor driving market returns. However, we see mounting evidence mid-cap value stocks are due for a comeback. We have long argued mid caps are a potential “sweet spot” for investors. We believe they boast better liquidity, stronger balance sheets, and more durable competitive advantages than small-cap peers and are often more nimble, focused, and less well covered by the sell side than large caps.

09.04.2024 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®

The Lead - Dividend Opportunities

- As we enter September, it appears the Federal Reserve is prepared to lower the federal funds rate at their September 18, 2024 meeting.
- Historically, dividend payers have outperformed non-dividend payers after the first cut.
- One may question if historically it has been better to own high yielders versus dividend growers, and if it has been better to own slower or faster dividend growers. We address these topics in this month’s piece.

08.29.2024

Guardian Capital buys Sterling Capital Management from Truist

(pionline.com) Guardian Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Capital Group, will acquire investment manager Sterling Capital Management from Truist Financial.

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