12.31.2001
$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
Management
Gerald M. Van Horn, CFA®
Executive Director
Stratton Relative Value
Performance
All Performance as of 03.31.2021
| QTR | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Small Cap Value (Gross) | 18.25 | 18.25 | 79.99 | 10.27 | 13.63 | 11.40 | 11.55 |
| Stratton Small Cap Value (Net) | 18.03 | 18.03 | 78.62 | 9.38 | 12.71 | 10.45 | 10.54 |
| Russell 2000® Value | 21.17 | 21.17 | 97.05 | 11.57 | 13.56 | 10.06 | 9.23 |
*Performance inception date is 12.31.2001. Index is Russell 2000® Value. Performance is preliminary and is annualized for periods longer than one year. Net of fees performance returns are presented net of the investment management fees and trading expenses. “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. The Performance and Portfolio Characteristics is considered Supplemental Information to the Composite Disclosure Presentation which is attached. Source: Russell Investments, FactSet, Sterling Capital Management Analytics .
