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Core SMA

Overview

Inception
Date

03.31.2011

Account
Minimum

$500,000

Philosophy

  • Multi-faceted Process Adds Value
  • Conservative Approach to Fixed Income Management
  • Bond Market Inefficiencies Offer Opportunities for Selective Investors
  • Fundamental Research Drives Security Selection

Process

Top Down

  • Duration Management
  • Yield Curve Analysis
  • Sector Analysis

Bottom Up

  • Proprietary Analysis
  • Fundamental Research
  • Security Selection

Core SMA

Management

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Andrew Richman, CTFA

Co-Portfolio Manager

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Dow Taylor, Jr., CFA®

Co-Portfolio Manager

Performance

All Performance as of 03.31.2024
Term QTR YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception1
Core SMA (Gross) -0.38 -0.38 2.30 -2.01 0.99 2.07 2.42
Core SMA (Net) -0.75 -0.75 0.79 -3.47 -0.50 0.56 0.91
1The performance inception date is 03.31.2011. The benchmark is the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index. 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. 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. Performance for periods greater than one year is annualized. Please refer to the GIPS Composite Report in the Fact Sheet linked below for additional disclosures. Sources: APX; ICE BofA; Sterling Capital Management Analytics.

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Materials

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Insights

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07.02.2024

Sterling Capital Management LLC joins Guardian Capital Group Limited

Sterling Capital Management LLC announced today the completion of its acquisition by Guardian Capital LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global asset manager Guardian Capital Group Limited.

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06.27.2024 • Jeffrey Ormsby, CFA®

Fixed Income and Federal Reserve Rate Cuts: How Should We Expect Fixed Income to Perform?

As one would expect, in most historical periods where interest rates were declining, fixed income total return has been good, with investors capturing the coupon income as well as benefiting from the increase in prices as rates fall. Looking at the history of the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index since 1988, in the previous five Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-cutting cycles, the index posted annualized returns averaging north of 8%.

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06.13.2024 • Andrew Richman, CTFA

When It Comes to Fed Policy, Follow the Data, Not the Dots

Andy Richman's update on the June Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

06.05.2024 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®

The Lead - "An Indicator of Business Confidence"

- Several notable companies have elected to inaugurate a quarterly dividend this year, while 47 companies in the U.S. stopped paying dividends during the COVID-19 crisis and have yet to reinstitute one. Why? - We would suggest it comes down to the ability to pay an ever-increasing dividend alongside their confidence in their business’s future. - In the current period of fewer dividend initiations, slower dividend growth in the market, and household names cutting their dividends, we believe there are several lessons to learn.

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05.31.2024

Equity Personnel Update

Today Sterling Capital announces the resignation of Shawn M. Gallagher, CFA®, Co-Portfolio Manager of the firm’s Mid Cap Relative Value and Real Estate strategies, effective immediately. Andrew T. DiZio, CFA®, who served as Co-Portfolio Manager on both strategies, will now serve as sole Portfolio Manager for both strategies, effective immediately.

05.07.2024 • Charles Wittmann, CFA®

The Lead - "Dividends for Offense and Defense"

- What could be a catalyst for dividend yielding equities in 2024? - We discuss three considerations: inexpensive valuations relative to history; valuations for dividend yield versus growth; and how both have a history of performing well after positive economic surprises. - Why do dividend payers perform well as the economy surprises to the upside? We provide several possible reasons.

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