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Russell 2000 Value Index | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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ABASX | AB Discovery Value Fund | 0.1% | -3.5% | 9.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small- and mid-size U.S. companies. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team uses quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to narrow the list of investable companies. The process is designed to highlight companies with proven earnings powers in the long term but not reflected in the current market prices. The process looks for companies with attractive long term earnings power over five-years that includes ups and downs of the economy and various economic conditions and peaks and troughs of earnings. The research team reviews the daily rankings of companies based on valuation and expected return based on price to earnings ratio, momentum and return on equity. The team then focuses on the top 20% of companies for additional research and possible inclusion in the portfolio. |
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SCAVX | AB Small Cap Value Portfolio | 1.5% | 7.2% | 7.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The investment process starts with a list of companies and the research team uses quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to narrow the list of investable companies. The process is designed to highlight companies with proven earnings powers in the long term but not reflected in the current market prices. The process looks for companies with attractive long term earnings power over five-years that includes ups and downs of the economy and various economic conditions and peaks and troughs of earnings. The fund favors companies that are ranked high on discount to long term valuations. |
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ADKSX | Adirondack Small Cap Fund | 2.9% | 19.6% | 16.6% | |
The fund seeks to invest in small cap companies that are out of favor with investors. Investment team searches for turnaround situation in small cap sector that have management team in place with a focus in improving company performance and regaining investor’s favor. Investment process identifies industries that are deemed attractive by the analyst team and quantitative and qualitative research distills the list down to few attractive names in those industries to consider. The fund has about 35% of its assets in top 10 holdings. |
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AVALX | Aegis Value Fund | 4% | 1.4% | 10.6% | |
The contrarian fund seeks to invest in small cap companies based in the U.S. and Canada. Using the book value and cash flow measures, the investment process screens the list of 8,000 names to less than 300 for additional fundamental due diligence. The fund concentrates on its best ideas and most undervalued industry as estimated by its research team. Investment process is designed to located companies that are out of favor with investors and trading at a deep discount to estimated value by the analyst team. With less than 50 investments in the portfolio, the top 10 holdings may account for as much as 50% of total assets. |
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AVFIX | American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund | 2.6% | -1.2% | 11.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term and current income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of six complementary sub-advisers namely Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC, Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC, Mellon Investments Corporation, Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, Foundry Partners, LLC, and Hillcrest Asset Management, LLC. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that demonstrate above-average earnings growth potential, free cash flow yields and return on capital, as well as below-average valuation multiples on the basis of earnings, book value, and revenue. In addition, the team also considers a company’s tangible assets, sustainability of its cash flows, capital intensity and financial leverage. The team prefers companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio is well diversified at the security, industry and stock levels, and may have significant exposure to the financials sector. The fund may invest cash balances in other investment companies, including money market funds. Also, the fund may lend its securities to broker-dealers and other institutions to earn additional income. |
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ARSIX | AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund + | 3.1% | 5.8% | 9.9% | |
The fund’s objective is to appreciate capital in the long-term through investing in small-size U.S. companies. The investment process starts with the list of stocks included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index. The research team with the help of quantitative screens and systemic discipline identifies companies with financial strength, attractive business model, and shareholder friendly management. The team builds high conviction through deeper research in understanding growth drives, competitive landscape, and long term growth outlook. The team also looks for companies that are underfollowed or misunderstood by investors. In addition, the team using a proprietary valuation model discovers companies trading at discount to long term values and builds a concentrated portfolio. The investment management team relies on a structured sell discipline and the highly opportunistic strategy may lead to high portfolio turnover. |
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ARSVX | AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund | 1.4% | 5.4% | 9.5% | |
The fund’s objective is to appreciate capital in the long-term through investing in small-size U.S. companies. The investment process starts with the list of stocks included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index. The research team with the help of quantitative screens and systemic discipline identifies companies with financial strength, attractive business model, and shareholder friendly management. The team builds high conviction through deeper research in understanding growth drives, competitive landscape, and long term growth outlook. The team also looks for companies that are underfollowed or misunderstood by investors. In addition, the team using a proprietary valuation model discovers companies trading at discount to long term values and builds a concentrated portfolio. The investment management team relies on a structured sell discipline and the highly opportunistic strategy may lead to high portfolio turnover. |
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ARZMX | AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund | 4% | 5.7% | 9.9% | |
The fund’s objective is to appreciate capital in the long-term through investing in small-size U.S. companies. The investment process starts with the list of stocks included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index. The research team with the help of quantitative screens and systemic discipline identifies companies with financial strength, attractive business model, and shareholder friendly management. The team builds high conviction through deeper research in understanding growth drives, competitive landscape, and long term growth outlook. The team also looks for companies that are underfollowed or misunderstood by investors. In addition, the team using a proprietary valuation model discovers companies trading at discount to long term values and builds a concentrated portfolio. The investment management team relies on a structured sell discipline and the highly opportunistic strategy may lead to high portfolio turnover. |
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BSVSX | Baird SmallCap Value Fund | 5.3% | 22.4% | 13.6% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to identify industries or business models that it believes are trading at discounts to their long term outlook either because they are out of favor or earnings potentials are underestimated. The research team looks for high quality companies with significant barriers to entries and attractive financial metrics including return on investment, strong balance sheet and above average profit margins. The diversified fund has the flexibility to concentrate in the financial sector and typically no individual holding at cost will exceed 5% or 8% at market value. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign companies that are traded on the U.S. exchanges. |
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BSCVX | Bernzott US Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 3.7% | 9.8% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies. The investment process focuses on researching one company at a time and identifying market leaders with a history of proven earnings and attractive return on investment and competitive advantages. The investment team prefers to invest with a longer term horizon and hold between 25 and 30 stocks and invest with a high conviction. |
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BPSCX | Boston Partners Small Cap Value II Fund + | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | |
The fund seeks primarily long-term capital appreciation and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of quantitative analysis identifies companies based on attractive financial measures including earnings profile and return on investments. Next, the team narrows the list based on valuation guidelines that are deemed attractive based on their long term growth outlook and reviews the near term business momentum. The team then looks for the presence of near term catalysts for change that may lead to higher stock prices. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities and up to 15% in illiquid securities. |
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BPSIX | Boston Partners Small Cap Value II Fund | 2.9% | 0.1% | 3.3% | |
The fund seeks primarily long-term capital appreciation and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of quantitative analysis identifies companies based on attractive financial measures including earnings profile and return on investments. Next, the team narrows the list based on valuation guidelines that are deemed attractive based on their long term growth outlook and reviews the near term business momentum. The team then looks for the presence of near term catalysts for change that may lead to higher stock prices. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities and up to 15% in illiquid securities. |
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BSCRX | Brandes Small Cap Value Fund | 2.5% | 22% | 18.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. The team assesses a company’s estimated intrinsic value based on factors such as earnings, cash flow generation, and/or asset value of the underlying business. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. From time to time, the fund may invest more than 20% of its net assets in any market sector, such as the health care sector. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. Also, the fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of companies located outside of the United States. Additionally, the fund may invest from time to time in cash or short-term cash equivalent securities either as part of its overall investment strategy or for temporary defensive purposes in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. |
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BOTSX | Bridgeway Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund | 0% | 0% | -0.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The investment process is designed to provide a return and risk profile similar to benchmark index through passive investment management style. The fund considers companies that are generally in the lowest 15% of total market capitalization or smaller than the 1,000th largest U.S. company. The investment team using statistical approach prefers to invest in companies that are deemed to be cheap on the basis of earnings, cash flow and growth. The fund may hold up to 15% of its total net assets in foreign securities and may have a significant position in particular sectors. The fund attempts to manage tax liabilities by reducing distribution through the offsetting of capital gains with capital losses and minimizing short term capital gains and reducing the receipt of dividends when possible. |
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CCMSX | Cardinal Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 8.5% | 5.6% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to highlight companies that are included in the benchmark index and are currently out of favor or undervalued relative to their peers. The research team with the help of fundamental analysis narrows the list to include businesses that are generating attractive free cash flows and are operated by management with a track record of profitability. The investment team favors companies with stable and sustainable business models with stock prices that reflect depressed valuation compared to their long term outlooks with the presence of near term catalysts for positive market revaluations. |
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CWSIX | Chartwell Small Cap Value Fund | 1.3% | -21.6% | 8.6% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to highlight companies included in the benchmark but trading at discount relative to history or to peers. The research team then developed a deeper understanding of companies’ business models, reasons of current undervaluation and factors and catalysts that may lead to higher revaluation. The investment team builds a portfolio using bottom-up stock selection and allocates capital based on a number of factors including growth outlook, near term catalysts and business fundamentals. |
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LCBIX | ClearBridge Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 0.4% | 13.8% | |
The fund seeks capital gains by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index or market capitalization less than $3 billion. The research team then narrows the investable list to companies that exceed the hurdles for growth, size and quality of earnings. The team then applies qualitative research and additional fundamental analysis in identifying companies with durable earnings and sustainable business models. The team pays a close attention to the size and stream of free cash flow that could be available to management to finance future growth. The fund is diversified across industries and sectors to manage risk and emphasizes individual security selection to deliver performance. |
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CSPRX | Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund + | 0% | 23% | 6.4% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team then narrows the list of investable companies by identifying the presence of near term catalysts to drive market valuation higher. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services and may invest in real estate investment trusts. |
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CSSYX | Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund | 1.1% | -1.6% | 6.7% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team then narrows the list of investable companies by identifying the presence of near term catalysts to drive market valuation higher. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services and may invest in real estate investment trusts. |
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SSVIX | Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund | 0.2% | -2.3% | 6.4% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team then narrows the list of investable companies by identifying the presence of near term catalysts to drive market valuation higher. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services and may invest in real estate investment trusts. |
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SSVRX | Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | -1% | 4.4% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team then narrows the list of investable companies by identifying the presence of near term catalysts to drive market valuation higher. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services and may invest in real estate investment trusts. |
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SVMCX | Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team then narrows the list of investable companies by identifying the presence of near term catalysts to drive market valuation higher. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services and may invest in real estate investment trusts. |
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CSCZX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I + | 1.4% | 2.7% | 13.3% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. In addition, the team also identifies companies that are likely to benefit from the themes based on economic trend analysis and reduce stock specific risk. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest 20% in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CSMIX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I | 2.6% | 1.5% | 12% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. In addition, the team also identifies companies that are likely to benefit from the themes based on economic trend analysis and reduce stock specific risk. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest 20% in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CSVRX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I | 3.2% | 1.4% | 11.9% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. In addition, the team also identifies companies that are likely to benefit from the themes based on economic trend analysis and reduce stock specific risk. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest 20% in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CUURX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I | 3.1% | 3% | 13.6% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. In addition, the team also identifies companies that are likely to benefit from the themes based on economic trend analysis and reduce stock specific risk. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest 20% in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CVVRX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I | 0% | 11.2% | 13.6% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. In addition, the team also identifies companies that are likely to benefit from the themes based on economic trend analysis and reduce stock specific risk. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest 20% in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CCTRX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II + | 2.1% | -15.7% | 5.7% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies reasons of undervaluation and evaluates companies’ capabilities or market conditions to lead to higher valuations in the near future. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CLURX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II | 0% | 6.1% | 6.3% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies reasons of undervaluation and evaluates companies’ capabilities or market conditions to lead to higher valuations in the near future. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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COVCX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II | 0% | -1.2% | 4.2% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies reasons of undervaluation and evaluates companies’ capabilities or market conditions to lead to higher valuations in the near future. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CRRRX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II | 2.6% | -13.3% | 6.3% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies reasons of undervaluation and evaluates companies’ capabilities or market conditions to lead to higher valuations in the near future. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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NSVAX | Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II | 1.8% | -14.3% | 6.1% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and then the research team with the help of qualitative analysis narrows the list that are trading at a discount historically, to their peers, or general market. The team with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies reasons of undervaluation and evaluates companies’ capabilities or market conditions to lead to higher valuations in the near future. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities and may invest in real estate investment trusts. From time to the fund may emphasize one or more sectors including financial services. |
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CSCJX | CornerCap Small-Cap Value Fund + | 3.7% | 3.7% | 12.5% | |
The fund primarily seeks capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily generates current income from dividends and interest on securities. The quantitative systematic investment process is driven by two groups of factors that identify potential for excess return and also highlight risk levels. The proprietary set of 120 factors are included in a systematic process to minimize human emotion and bias. The fund generally invests in more than 200 securities to diversify risks and avoid concentration in one specific sector or industry. |
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CSCVX | CornerCap Small-Cap Value Fund | 2.7% | 4.6% | 12.3% | |
The fund primarily seeks capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily generates current income from dividends and interest on securities. The quantitative systematic investment process is driven by two groups of factors that identify potential for excess return and also highlight risk levels. The proprietary set of 120 factors are included in a systematic process to minimize human emotion and bias. The fund generally invests in more than 200 securities to diversify risks and avoid concentration in one specific sector or industry. |
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CUSRX | Cullen Small Cap Value Fund | 3.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The quantitative and disciplined investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index. Next, the research team narrows the focus on stocks that are estimated to trade at low valuation ratios and are expected to attain their long term growth outlook. The research team then looks for the presence of catalysts that could lead to higher revaluation of stocks. With an investment horizon of five years, the fund favors stocks that are estimated to generate long-term shareholder returns. The fund attempts to generate excess return to its benchmark based on a five-year annualized horizon. |
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DASCX | Dean Small Cap Value Fund | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | |
The fund seeks capital long-term appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark index. Next, the research team using quantitative research identifies companies with a proven track record but are currently out of favor with investors. Then the team using qualitative analysis narrows the list of investable companies that are deemed to be temporarily undervalued due to market declines, poor economic conditions, actual or anticipated news regarding the company or its industry. The investment team then favors companies that are estimated to trade at significant discounts to their long term earnings outlook and/or asset valuations. The manager may also consider companies with a favorable track record of dividend and how likely the payment is expected to continue. |
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DEVIX | Delaware Small Cap Value Fund | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | |
The fund seeks to invest in small companies with lagging stock prices and are expected to rebound to their estimated values. The disciplined investment process is fundamental research driven in understanding drivers, generators and nature of cash flow. Research team is divided along sectors and the fund is diversified across all sectors in the economy. The fund is managed by an investment team of five managers with a consensus decision making process. |
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DEVLX | Delaware Small Cap Value Fund | 5.7% | -1.1% | 1.5% | |
The fund seeks to invest in small companies with lagging stock prices and are expected to rebound to their estimated values. The disciplined investment process is fundamental research driven in understanding drivers, generators and nature of cash flow. Research team is divided along sectors and the fund is diversified across all sectors in the economy. The fund is managed by an investment team of five managers with a consensus decision making process. |
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DVLRX | Delaware Small Cap Value Fund | 4.4% | -1.6% | 1.1% | |
The fund seeks to invest in small companies with lagging stock prices and are expected to rebound to their estimated values. The disciplined investment process is fundamental research driven in understanding drivers, generators and nature of cash flow. Research team is divided along sectors and the fund is diversified across all sectors in the economy. The fund is managed by an investment team of five managers with a consensus decision making process. |
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DFTVX | DFA US Targeted Value Portfolio + | 0% | 0% | 3% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States The systemic investment process is driven by quantitative metrics including valuations, momentum and business fundamentals. The fund follows a disciplined but dynamic investment process in buying and selling stocks. The process attempts to identify a list of stocks that are expected to drive returns while balancing risks. The highly diversified fund generally invests in as many as 1,000 stocks. |
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DFTPX | DFA US Targeted Value Portfolio | 0% | 0% | 2.9% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States The systemic investment process is driven by quantitative metrics including valuations, momentum and business fundamentals. The fund follows a disciplined but dynamic investment process in buying and selling stocks. The process attempts to identify a list of stocks that are expected to drive returns while balancing risks. The highly diversified fund generally invests in as many as 1,000 stocks. |
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DMECX | Dreyfus Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund + | 0% | 3.6% | -3.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The fund manages assets by hiring sub-advisers and currently works with six. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach. The fund can terminate or replace sub-advisers or materially alter terms of engagement or mandates without shareholder approval. The sub-advisors operate independently and rely on fundamental research, quantitative techniques and practice value investment style. The 23% assets are allocated to Channing Capital Management, 20% to Eastern Shore Capital Management, 18% to Neuberger Berman Investment Advisors LLC, 22% to Walthausen & Company and 15% to Heartland Advisors, Inc, and 2% to Rice, Hall, James & Associates. Heartland Advisors favors companies that are trading at a discount to their intrinsic values and RHJ prefers to focus on companies that are generating superior free cash flow and hold them over a full market cycle. RHJ believes that small-cap stocks are inefficient because investors have short term outlook and when profitable companies are held for a longer term they can unlock values that can generate excess returns. |
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DMVAX | Dreyfus Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 4.6% | -0.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The fund manages assets by hiring sub-advisers and currently works with six. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach. The fund can terminate or replace sub-advisers or materially alter terms of engagement or mandates without shareholder approval. The sub-advisors operate independently and rely on fundamental research, quantitative techniques and practice value investment style. The 23% assets are allocated to Channing Capital Management, 20% to Eastern Shore Capital Management, 18% to Neuberger Berman Investment Advisors LLC, 22% to Walthausen & Company and 15% to Heartland Advisors, Inc, and 2% to Rice, Hall, James & Associates. Heartland Advisors favors companies that are trading at a discount to their intrinsic values and RHJ prefers to focus on companies that are generating superior free cash flow and hold them over a full market cycle. RHJ believes that small-cap stocks are inefficient because investors have short term outlook and when profitable companies are held for a longer term they can unlock values that can generate excess returns. |
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DMVIX | Dreyfus Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 4.7% | -0.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The fund manages assets by hiring sub-advisers and currently works with six. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach. The fund can terminate or replace sub-advisers or materially alter terms of engagement or mandates without shareholder approval. The sub-advisors operate independently and rely on fundamental research, quantitative techniques and practice value investment style. The 23% assets are allocated to Channing Capital Management, 20% to Eastern Shore Capital Management, 18% to Neuberger Berman Investment Advisors LLC, 22% to Walthausen & Company and 15% to Heartland Advisors, Inc, and 2% to Rice, Hall, James & Associates. Heartland Advisors favors companies that are trading at a discount to their intrinsic values and RHJ prefers to focus on companies that are generating superior free cash flow and hold them over a full market cycle. RHJ believes that small-cap stocks are inefficient because investors have short term outlook and when profitable companies are held for a longer term they can unlock values that can generate excess returns. |
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DMVYX | Dreyfus Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 4.7% | -0.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The fund manages assets by hiring sub-advisers and currently works with six. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach. The fund can terminate or replace sub-advisers or materially alter terms of engagement or mandates without shareholder approval. The sub-advisors operate independently and rely on fundamental research, quantitative techniques and practice value investment style. The 23% assets are allocated to Channing Capital Management, 20% to Eastern Shore Capital Management, 18% to Neuberger Berman Investment Advisors LLC, 22% to Walthausen & Company and 15% to Heartland Advisors, Inc, and 2% to Rice, Hall, James & Associates. Heartland Advisors favors companies that are trading at a discount to their intrinsic values and RHJ prefers to focus on companies that are generating superior free cash flow and hold them over a full market cycle. RHJ believes that small-cap stocks are inefficient because investors have short term outlook and when profitable companies are held for a longer term they can unlock values that can generate excess returns. |
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DASVX | Dunham Small Cap Value Fund + | 1.6% | -5.3% | 12.1% | |
The fund seeks primarily long-term capital appreciation and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index. The research team then narrows the list of companies using quantitative analysis that meet strict valuation guidelines and are attractive on a relative to history and peer basis. The investment team favors companies that are expected to continue its track record of dividend. |
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DCSVX | Dunham Small Cap Value Fund | 1.8% | -8.5% | 10.9% | |
The fund seeks primarily long-term capital appreciation and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index. The research team then narrows the list of companies using quantitative analysis that meet strict valuation guidelines and are attractive on a relative to history and peer basis. The investment team favors companies that are expected to continue its track record of dividend. |
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FCPVX | Fidelity Small Cap Value Fund | 5.2% | 2.9% | 11.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team Invests in securities of companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values relative to factors such as assets, sales, earnings, growth potential, or cash flow, or relative to peers. The team focuses on companies with above-average quality characteristics, including good capital allocation, and that are trading at below-market multiples. The team also invests in domestic and foreign issuers. In addition, the team evaluates a company’s financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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FOVAX | First Trust-Confluence Small Cap Value Fund + | 0.3% | -0.9% | 4.6% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment philosophy of the fund is driven by the belief that the superior stock performance is a reflection of superior operating returns. The disciplined investment process with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies companies that have financial strength and are estimated to generate long term growth. The fund prefers to invest in companies that are estimated to have generated solid financial performance over extended periods of time and may be out of favor with investors but are likely to have attractive long term growth outlook. |
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FOVCX | First Trust-Confluence Small Cap Value Fund | 2.3% | -2.6% | 3.4% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment philosophy of the fund is driven by the belief that the superior stock performance is a reflection of superior operating returns. The disciplined investment process with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies companies that have financial strength and are estimated to generate long term growth. The fund prefers to invest in companies that are estimated to have generated solid financial performance over extended periods of time and may be out of favor with investors but are likely to have attractive long term growth outlook. |
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FOVIX | First Trust-Confluence Small Cap Value Fund | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.9% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment philosophy of the fund is driven by the belief that the superior stock performance is a reflection of superior operating returns. The disciplined investment process with the help of quantitative and qualitative analysis identifies companies that have financial strength and are estimated to generate long term growth. The fund prefers to invest in companies that are estimated to have generated solid financial performance over extended periods of time and may be out of favor with investors but are likely to have attractive long term growth outlook. |
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QRSVX | FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund | 2.6% | 5.6% | 13.1% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The sub-advisor’s investment process is designed to focus on companies with market capitalization less than $5 billion. The process incorporates qualitative and quantitative research combined with fundamental analysis to identify companies with structurally sound businesses but trading at significant discounts to their long-term potential. The research team also focuses on trends and themes in sector and industry, quality of balance sheets, management track record, and company valuation. The fund builds a diversified portfolio of companies that offer the most attractive risk-reward ratio for long term holding. |
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FRMCX | Franklin MicroCap Value Fund + | 3.7% | -13.9% | 6.2% | |
The fund seeks total return including long-term capital gain and current income or dividend. The investment process starts with a list of companies with market capitalizations less than $500 million. The research team then with the help of quantitative analysis focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their book values. Next, the team also evaluates the reasons for the stocks to be out of favor with investors including market cycles, management challenges, or financial stress. In addition, the team estimates long-term growth outlook of companies facing what are perceived to be temporary problems. The investment team favors financially strong companies with attractive long term outlook and current market valuation. |
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FVRMX | Franklin MicroCap Value Fund | 0.3% | -13.5% | 6.3% | |
The fund seeks total return including long-term capital gain and current income or dividend. The investment process starts with a list of companies with market capitalizations less than $500 million. The research team then with the help of quantitative analysis focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their book values. Next, the team also evaluates the reasons for the stocks to be out of favor with investors including market cycles, management challenges, or financial stress. In addition, the team estimates long-term growth outlook of companies facing what are perceived to be temporary problems. The investment team favors financially strong companies with attractive long term outlook and current market valuation. |
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FMCVX | Franklin MicroCap Value Fund | 4.3% | -13.4% | 6.3% | |
The fund seeks total return including long-term capital gain and current income or dividend. The investment process starts with a list of companies with market capitalizations less than $500 million. The research team then with the help of quantitative analysis focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their book values. Next, the team also evaluates the reasons for the stocks to be out of favor with investors including market cycles, management challenges, or financial stress. In addition, the team estimates long-term growth outlook of companies facing what are perceived to be temporary problems. The investment team favors financially strong companies with attractive long term outlook and current market valuation. |
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FRCSX | Franklin Small Cap Value Fund + | 3.8% | 4.6% | 8.3% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark. The research team then with the help of quantitative analysis focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their book values. Next, the team also valuates the reasons for the stocks to be out of favor with investors including market cycles, management challenges, or financial stress. In addition, the team estimates long-term growth outlook of companies facing what are perceived to be temporary problems. The investment team favors financially strong companies with attractive long term outlook and current market valuation. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities. |
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FRVLX | Franklin Small Cap Value Fund | 4% | 4.1% | 7.9% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark. The research team then with the help of quantitative analysis focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their book values. Next, the team also valuates the reasons for the stocks to be out of favor with investors including market cycles, management challenges, or financial stress. In addition, the team estimates long-term growth outlook of companies facing what are perceived to be temporary problems. The investment team favors financially strong companies with attractive long term outlook and current market valuation. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities. |
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GQSCX | Glenmede Quantitative US Small Cap Equity Portfolio | 2.8% | 1.3% | 18% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The quantitative investment process is designed to rank companies on a sector basis. Next, the research team for each sector using quantitative analysis and multi-factor model identifies attractive companies. The fund favors companies that offer attractive combination of business fundamentals, valuation, earnings stream and stock momentum. The investment team builds a diversified portfolio of stocks with initial equal weight positions and balancing portfolio risk. |
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MXTFX | Great-West Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process is designed to highlight companies in the benchmark index with financial strength, proven earnings history and are currently out of favor with investors for various reasons. The investment using quantitative and qualitative analysis separates companies that are estimated to have temporary short-term fundamental problems, investor misperceptions, or investor sentiment. The fund favors financially strong companies that are out of favor with investors for temporary reasons and are estimated to have positive long term outlook. |
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SSUAX | Guggenheim Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 1.3% | 2.2% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The investment process is designed to highlight companies in the benchmark that meet valuation hurdles on earnings, cash flow, growth and assets. Next, the research team using quantitative and fundamental analysis identifies companies with financial strength and are trading at discounts to their peers and history. Then the research team using qualitative analysis narrows the list with an attractive long-term growth outlook and potential to create value. |
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HASCX | Harbor Small Cap Value Fund + | 2% | 10.2% | 7.6% | |
The fund seeks total return including long-term capital appreciation and dividend income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to highlight companies in the benchmark index that are trading below their estimated long term values. The research team using qualitative analysis evaluates companies for size, quality and durability of earnings and cash flow. The team then separates companies that are exhibiting financial strength and capacity to realize their long term earnings outlook. The team focuses on one company at a time and determines its place in the portfolio based on the combination of value, growth outlook and financial strength. The investment process also integrates environmental, social and governance factors and also lets its stock selection drive sector weights. Fund also relies on statistical techniques in managing certain risks in relation to its benchmark index. |
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HNVRX | Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 2.3% | 10.2% | 7.6% | |
The fund seeks total return including long-term capital appreciation and dividend income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to highlight companies in the benchmark index that are trading below their estimated long term values. The research team using qualitative analysis evaluates companies for size, quality and durability of earnings and cash flow. The team then separates companies that are exhibiting financial strength and capacity to realize their long term earnings outlook. The team focuses on one company at a time and determines its place in the portfolio based on the combination of value, growth outlook and financial strength. The investment process also integrates environmental, social and governance factors and also lets its stock selection drive sector weights. Fund also relies on statistical techniques in managing certain risks in relation to its benchmark index. |
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HSMSX | Hartford Small Cap Value Fund | 0.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The sub-adviser’s investment process is designed to identify companies in the benchmark index that are trading at attractive valuation to their peers and history. Next, the investment team with the help of quantitative and qualitative research narrows the investable list to include companies that are estimated to grow at attractive rates in the long term. The fund favors high quality companies with financial strength that are trading at attractive valuations. The bottom-up stock selection drives portfolio construction and at times may lead to concentration in one or more sectors. |
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HSMTX | Hartford Small Cap Value Fund | 0.7% | 9.1% | 13.3% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The sub-adviser’s investment process is designed to identify companies in the benchmark index that are trading at attractive valuation to their peers and history. Next, the investment team with the help of quantitative and qualitative research narrows the investable list to include companies that are estimated to grow at attractive rates in the long term. The fund favors high quality companies with financial strength that are trading at attractive valuations. The bottom-up stock selection drives portfolio construction and at times may lead to concentration in one or more sectors. |
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HSMVX | Hartford Small Cap Value Fund | 0.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The sub-adviser’s investment process is designed to identify companies in the benchmark index that are trading at attractive valuation to their peers and history. Next, the investment team with the help of quantitative and qualitative research narrows the investable list to include companies that are estimated to grow at attractive rates in the long term. The fund favors high quality companies with financial strength that are trading at attractive valuations. The bottom-up stock selection drives portfolio construction and at times may lead to concentration in one or more sectors. |
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HDSVX | Hodges Small Intrinsic Value Fund | 2.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team highlights companies that are attractively priced relative to their earnings power, potential business turnaround, and underlying asset value. The fundamental analysis and quantitative research driven process is designed to discover companies with a high amount of intrinsic asset value and are attractively priced to their earnings potential and book value. The investment team is prepared to wait for a longer time horizon when investing in deep value situations. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in companies that are micro, mid or large capitalization and may invest up to 25% in securities issued by foreign companies. |
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HWSAX | Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund + | 3.9% | -2.7% | 16.3% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team narrows the investable universe with the help of quantitative research and fundamental analysis. The team looks for companies that are trading at discounts to their peers and long term outlooks and are also out of favor with investors. The team reviews trends in business fundamentals and relative values to peers in determining portfolio inclusion. The fund favors to invest in 50 to 100 companies that are financially strong and are deemed to be temporarily out of favor with investors. |
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HWSCX | Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund | 2.6% | -5.4% | 15% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team narrows the investable universe with the help of quantitative research and fundamental analysis. The team looks for companies that are trading at discounts to their peers and long term outlooks and are also out of favor with investors. The team reviews trends in business fundamentals and relative values to peers in determining portfolio inclusion. The fund favors to invest in 50 to 100 companies that are financially strong and are deemed to be temporarily out of favor with investors. |
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ICMAX | Intrepid Endurance Fund + | 0% | 1.6% | 10.7% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index. Research team then with the help of fundamental analysis and quantitative research then narrows the list to include companies with a proven track record of earnings but lagging stock prices. The team with the help of qualitative research estimates long term growth and earnings potential of these companies. The fund favors companies with predictable earnings, attractive free cash flow, and operating in industries with high barriers to entry. The investment team may hold in excess of 25% of its total assets in cash or equivalents when the team believes it offers a better risk reward profile than investments in additional securities. |
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ICMZX | Intrepid Endurance Fund | 0% | 1.5% | 10.6% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index. Research team then with the help of fundamental analysis and quantitative research then narrows the list to include companies with a proven track record of earnings but lagging stock prices. The team with the help of qualitative research estimates long term growth and earnings potential of these companies. The fund favors companies with predictable earnings, attractive free cash flow, and operating in industries with high barriers to entry. The investment team may hold in excess of 25% of its total assets in cash or equivalents when the team believes it offers a better risk reward profile than investments in additional securities. |
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SMVSX | Invesco Small Cap Value Fund + | 5.3% | 16.7% | 17.7% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. The team favors quality businesses with potential to grow intrinsic value over time. In addition, the team prefers established issuers that have superior growth prospects, the ability to earn an attractive return on invested capital and a management team with prudent capital allocation skills. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. Also, the fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries, and depositary receipts. The fund can invest in derivative instruments including futures contracts and options. |
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VSCAX | Invesco Small Cap Value Fund | 0.8% | 15.8% | 17% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. The team favors quality businesses with potential to grow intrinsic value over time. In addition, the team prefers established issuers that have superior growth prospects, the ability to earn an attractive return on invested capital and a management team with prudent capital allocation skills. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. Also, the fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries, and depositary receipts. The fund can invest in derivative instruments including futures contracts and options. |
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VSMCX | Invesco Small Cap Value Fund | 0.5% | 5.5% | 11% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. The team favors quality businesses with potential to grow intrinsic value over time. In addition, the team prefers established issuers that have superior growth prospects, the ability to earn an attractive return on invested capital and a management team with prudent capital allocation skills. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. Also, the fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries, and depositary receipts. The fund can invest in derivative instruments including futures contracts and options. |
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JCSCX | Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund + | 1.2% | -5.1% | 6.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team favors companies that are lagging in market price and not yet recognized by investors. In addition, the team favors companies with superior management teams; stable balance sheets and solid recurring free cash flows; attractive relative and absolute valuation ratios. Also, the team focuses on companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics; sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive valuations; and excellent long-term prospects. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign securities, which may include investments in emerging markets. In addition, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash or similar investments. From time to time, the fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings. |
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JDSRX | Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund | 3.8% | -4.5% | 7.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team favors companies that are lagging in market price and not yet recognized by investors. In addition, the team favors companies with superior management teams; stable balance sheets and solid recurring free cash flows; attractive relative and absolute valuation ratios. Also, the team focuses on companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics; sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive valuations; and excellent long-term prospects. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign securities, which may include investments in emerging markets. In addition, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash or similar investments. From time to time, the fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings. |
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JISCX | Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund | 3.6% | -4.2% | 7.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team favors companies that are lagging in market price and not yet recognized by investors. In addition, the team favors companies with superior management teams; stable balance sheets and solid recurring free cash flows; attractive relative and absolute valuation ratios. Also, the team focuses on companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics; sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive valuations; and excellent long-term prospects. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign securities, which may include investments in emerging markets. In addition, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash or similar investments. From time to time, the fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings. |
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JNPSX | Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund | 4.2% | -3.9% | 7.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team favors companies that are lagging in market price and not yet recognized by investors. In addition, the team favors companies with superior management teams; stable balance sheets and solid recurring free cash flows; attractive relative and absolute valuation ratios. Also, the team focuses on companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics; sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive valuations; and excellent long-term prospects. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign securities, which may include investments in emerging markets. In addition, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash or similar investments. From time to time, the fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings. |
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JSCOX | Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund | 4.4% | -3.6% | 7.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team favors companies that are lagging in market price and not yet recognized by investors. In addition, the team favors companies with superior management teams; stable balance sheets and solid recurring free cash flows; attractive relative and absolute valuation ratios. Also, the team focuses on companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics; sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive valuations; and excellent long-term prospects. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign securities, which may include investments in emerging markets. In addition, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash or similar investments. From time to time, the fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings. |
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JSCVX | Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund | 2.6% | -3.9% | 7.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team favors companies that are lagging in market price and not yet recognized by investors. In addition, the team favors companies with superior management teams; stable balance sheets and solid recurring free cash flows; attractive relative and absolute valuation ratios. Also, the team focuses on companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics; sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive valuations; and excellent long-term prospects. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign securities, which may include investments in emerging markets. In addition, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash or similar investments. From time to time, the fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings. |
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JSCAX | John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund + | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.6% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and offer good prospects for capital appreciation. The team employs a value-oriented investment approach to identify high-quality companies exhibiting consistent above-average rates of profitability. In addition, the team favors companies demonstrating characteristics such as durable competitive advantages within a market niche; superior profitability and free cash flows. Also, the team prefers companies with excellent market share positions and trends; quality of and share ownership by management; and conservative financial structures relative to industry average. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities (including up to 5% in emerging-market securities). Also, the fund may invest significantly in financial services companies. However, the fund invests 10% or less (usually less) of its net assets in cash and cash equivalents. The fund may invest in initial public offerings, and may also purchase real estate investment trusts or other real estate related equity securities, U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities, and certain exchange-traded funds. The fund may focus its investments in a particular sector or sectors of the economy.
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JSCBX | John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and offer good prospects for capital appreciation. The team employs a value-oriented investment approach to identify high-quality companies exhibiting consistent above-average rates of profitability. In addition, the team favors companies demonstrating characteristics such as durable competitive advantages within a market niche; superior profitability and free cash flows. Also, the team prefers companies with excellent market share positions and trends; quality of and share ownership by management; and conservative financial structures relative to industry average. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities (including up to 5% in emerging-market securities). Also, the fund may invest significantly in financial services companies. However, the fund invests 10% or less (usually less) of its net assets in cash and cash equivalents. The fund may invest in initial public offerings, and may also purchase real estate investment trusts or other real estate related equity securities, U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities, and certain exchange-traded funds. The fund may focus its investments in a particular sector or sectors of the economy.
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JSVQX | JPMorgan Small Cap Value Fund | 2.7% | 2.5% | 11.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team utilizes a value-oriented approach to invest in equity investments, such as common stocks and real estate investment trusts. The team then ranks stocks based on its proprietary stock ranking system, and selects stocks that are among the top ranked within their sector. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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JSVZX | JPMorgan Small Cap Value Fund | 3% | 1.3% | 10.9% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team utilizes a value-oriented approach to invest in equity investments, such as common stocks and real estate investment trusts. The team then ranks stocks based on its proprietary stock ranking system, and selects stocks that are among the top ranked within their sector. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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PSOAX | JPMorgan Small Cap Value Fund | 3% | 1.6% | 10.9% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team utilizes a value-oriented approach to invest in equity investments, such as common stocks and real estate investment trusts. The team then ranks stocks based on its proprietary stock ranking system, and selects stocks that are among the top ranked within their sector. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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OSVCX | JPMorgan Small Cap Value Fund | 2.9% | -1.6% | 10% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team utilizes a value-oriented approach to invest in equity investments, such as common stocks and real estate investment trusts. The team then ranks stocks based on its proprietary stock ranking system, and selects stocks that are among the top ranked within their sector. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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PSOPX | JPMorgan Small Cap Value Fund | 4.2% | 2.2% | 11.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team utilizes a value-oriented approach to invest in equity investments, such as common stocks and real estate investment trusts. The team then ranks stocks based on its proprietary stock ranking system, and selects stocks that are among the top ranked within their sector. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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JSVRX | JPMorgan Small Cap Value Fund | 3.6% | 2.3% | 11.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team utilizes a value-oriented approach to invest in equity investments, such as common stocks and real estate investment trusts. The team then ranks stocks based on its proprietary stock ranking system, and selects stocks that are among the top ranked within their sector. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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LLSCX | Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund | 2.4% | 9.6% | 19% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the U.S. The investment process starts with a list of small-cap companies with $1 billion in market capitalization and less than $8 billion. Then the research team with the help of fundamental analysis and quantitative research narrows the list to market leaders with growing free cash flows and strong financial positions. The team then with the help of qualitative analysis estimates intrinsic value of the select businesses that are clearly understood by investment team. The team favors companies that are trading at least below 60% of their intrinsic values and builds a concentrated fund of 15 to 22 holdings. The fund may invest as much as 30% of its assets in non-U.S. securities including securities issues by companies in emerging markets and American depository receipts. |
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LSCNX | Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund + | 3.4% | 0.2% | -0.6% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in its benchmark index. The research team then narrows the list to companies that meet hurdles on earnings, cash flow and valuation. The team then with the help of quantitative research and fundamental analysis identifies companies that have suffered significant business problems and separates them in three groups – misunderstood companies, out of favor with investors and special situations. Next, the research team focuses on companies with problems but are expected to recover, have favorable fundamental prospects and trading at attractive valuation. The fund holds a select list of companies that are expected to outperform the industry or sector they operate in. |
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LSSCX | Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund | 1.3% | 0.2% | -0.5% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in its benchmark index. The research team then narrows the list to companies that meet hurdles on earnings, cash flow and valuation. The team then with the help of quantitative research and fundamental analysis identifies companies that have suffered significant business problems and separates them in three groups – misunderstood companies, out of favor with investors and special situations. Next, the research team focuses on companies with problems but are expected to recover, have favorable fundamental prospects and trading at attractive valuation. The fund holds a select list of companies that are expected to outperform the industry or sector they operate in. |
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LRSFX | Lord Abbett Small-Cap Value Fund | 0.6% | 2.2% | 19.7% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and that are trading at reasonable valuations. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of foreign companies, including emerging market companies, American Depositary Receipts, and other similar depositary receipts. |
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LRSOX | Lord Abbett Small-Cap Value Fund | 1.9% | 5% | 19.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and that are trading at reasonable valuations. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of foreign companies, including emerging market companies, American Depositary Receipts, and other similar depositary receipts. |
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LRSPX | Lord Abbett Small-Cap Value Fund | 2.9% | 0.7% | 19.5% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and that are trading at reasonable valuations. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of foreign companies, including emerging market companies, American Depositary Receipts, and other similar depositary receipts. |
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LRSSX | Lord Abbett Small-Cap Value Fund | 1% | 2.1% | 19.7% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and that are trading at reasonable valuations. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of foreign companies, including emerging market companies, American Depositary Receipts, and other similar depositary receipts. |
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LRSTX | Lord Abbett Small-Cap Value Fund | 1.2% | 4.8% | 19.7% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and that are trading at reasonable valuations. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of foreign companies, including emerging market companies, American Depositary Receipts, and other similar depositary receipts. |
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LRSYX | Lord Abbett Small-Cap Value Fund | 0.6% | 4.8% | 19.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and that are trading at reasonable valuations. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of foreign companies, including emerging market companies, American Depositary Receipts, and other similar depositary receipts. |
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MMYAX | MassMutual Select Small Company Value Fund | 2.3% | 8.3% | 3.7% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of two sub-advisers namely AllianceBernstein L.P., and American Century Investment Management, Inc. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. AllianceBernstein seeks to identify companies whose ability to grow earnings over the long term does not appear to be reflected in their current market price. AllianceBernstein looks for companies with attractive valuation (e.g., low price to cash flow ratios) and compelling quality factors (e.g., return on equity). In selecting securities for the portfolio, American Century looks for companies with earnings, cash flows, and/or assets that may not be accurately reflected in the companies’ stock prices or may be outside the companies’ historical ranges. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in foreign securities and American Depositary Receipts, including emerging market securities. However, the fund generally will not invest more than 20% of its net assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest in real estate investment trusts and exchange-traded funds. Also, the fund may at times have significant exposure to one or more industries or sectors. The fund may hold a portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. |
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MMYLX | MassMutual Select Small Company Value Fund | 1.6% | 8.4% | 4.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of two sub-advisers namely AllianceBernstein L.P., and American Century Investment Management, Inc. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. AllianceBernstein seeks to identify companies whose ability to grow earnings over the long term does not appear to be reflected in their current market price. AllianceBernstein looks for companies with attractive valuation (e.g., low price to cash flow ratios) and compelling quality factors (e.g., return on equity). In selecting securities for the portfolio, American Century looks for companies with earnings, cash flows, and/or assets that may not be accurately reflected in the companies’ stock prices or may be outside the companies’ historical ranges. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in foreign securities and American Depositary Receipts, including emerging market securities. However, the fund generally will not invest more than 20% of its net assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest in real estate investment trusts and exchange-traded funds. Also, the fund may at times have significant exposure to one or more industries or sectors. The fund may hold a portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. |
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MSVSX | MassMutual Select Small Company Value Fund | 2.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of two sub-advisers namely AllianceBernstein L.P., and American Century Investment Management, Inc. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. AllianceBernstein seeks to identify companies whose ability to grow earnings over the long term does not appear to be reflected in their current market price. AllianceBernstein looks for companies with attractive valuation (e.g., low price to cash flow ratios) and compelling quality factors (e.g., return on equity). In selecting securities for the portfolio, American Century looks for companies with earnings, cash flows, and/or assets that may not be accurately reflected in the companies’ stock prices or may be outside the companies’ historical ranges. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in foreign securities and American Depositary Receipts, including emerging market securities. However, the fund generally will not invest more than 20% of its net assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest in real estate investment trusts and exchange-traded funds. Also, the fund may at times have significant exposure to one or more industries or sectors. The fund may hold a portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. |
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MSVZX | MassMutual Select Small Company Value Fund | 0.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of two sub-advisers namely AllianceBernstein L.P., and American Century Investment Management, Inc. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. AllianceBernstein seeks to identify companies whose ability to grow earnings over the long term does not appear to be reflected in their current market price. AllianceBernstein looks for companies with attractive valuation (e.g., low price to cash flow ratios) and compelling quality factors (e.g., return on equity). In selecting securities for the portfolio, American Century looks for companies with earnings, cash flows, and/or assets that may not be accurately reflected in the companies’ stock prices or may be outside the companies’ historical ranges. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in foreign securities and American Depositary Receipts, including emerging market securities. However, the fund generally will not invest more than 20% of its net assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest in real estate investment trusts and exchange-traded funds. Also, the fund may at times have significant exposure to one or more industries or sectors. The fund may hold a portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. |
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NDVCX | MFS New Discovery Value Fund | 3.1% | 2.4% | 3.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in equity securities that include common stocks, equity interests in real estate investment trusts, and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. In addition, the team prefers high-quality companies with resilient business models, above-average returns, superior balance sheets and prudent capital deployment. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest its net assets in foreign securities. Also, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its net assets in issuers in a single industry or sector. |
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NDVRX | MFS New Discovery Value Fund | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.7% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in equity securities that include common stocks, equity interests in real estate investment trusts, and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. In addition, the team prefers high-quality companies with resilient business models, above-average returns, superior balance sheets and prudent capital deployment. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest its net assets in foreign securities. Also, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its net assets in issuers in a single industry or sector. |
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NDVSX | MFS New Discovery Value Fund | 1.6% | 2.8% | 4.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in equity securities that include common stocks, equity interests in real estate investment trusts, and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. In addition, the team prefers high-quality companies with resilient business models, above-average returns, superior balance sheets and prudent capital deployment. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest its net assets in foreign securities. Also, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its net assets in issuers in a single industry or sector. |
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NWUAX | Nationwide American Century Small Cap Income Fund + | 0% | 0% | -6.1% | |
The fund seeks primarily capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values for either transitory or cyclical reasons, or temporarily out of favor in the market. The team also focuses on dividend-paying companies and other investments that provide income. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value for temporary reasons. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts and, may also purchase securities of companies in initial public offerings. |
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NWUCX | Nationwide American Century Small Cap Income Fund | 0% | 0% | -7.6% | |
The fund seeks primarily capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values for either transitory or cyclical reasons, or temporarily out of favor in the market. The team also focuses on dividend-paying companies and other investments that provide income. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value for temporary reasons. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts and, may also purchase securities of companies in initial public offerings. |
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NWUIX | Nationwide American Century Small Cap Income Fund | 0% | 0% | -5.7% | |
The fund seeks primarily capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values for either transitory or cyclical reasons, or temporarily out of favor in the market. The team also focuses on dividend-paying companies and other investments that provide income. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value for temporary reasons. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts and, may also purchase securities of companies in initial public offerings. |
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NWUSX | Nationwide American Century Small Cap Income Fund | 0% | 0% | -6% | |
The fund seeks primarily capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily current income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values for either transitory or cyclical reasons, or temporarily out of favor in the market. The team also focuses on dividend-paying companies and other investments that provide income. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value for temporary reasons. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts and, may also purchase securities of companies in initial public offerings. |
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NWHEX | Nationwide Bailard Cognitive Value Fund | 0% | -5.2% | 13.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-and micro-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values but which still have good fundamentals. The team seeks to capitalize on investors’ behavioral biases and cognitive errors that can result in securities being mispriced. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in U.S. dollar-denominated stocks of foreign companies. |
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NWHFX | Nationwide Bailard Cognitive Value Fund | 1.7% | -3.3% | 14.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-and micro-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values but which still have good fundamentals. The team seeks to capitalize on investors’ behavioral biases and cognitive errors that can result in securities being mispriced. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in U.S. dollar-denominated stocks of foreign companies. |
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NSCCX | Nuveen NWQ Small-Cap Value Fund | 0.2% | -8.9% | 15.2% | |
The fund’s objective is to grow capital in long term through investing in small-size companies. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index. The research team then with the help of fundamental analysis and quantitative techniques identifies companies that are trading at a discount to their industry peers and are expected to deliver attractive long term growth based on good or improving fundamentals. The qualitative research looks for near-term catalysts that are likely to revalue stocks closer to their long term estimated valuations. The fund generally invests in companies between the market capitalizations of $500 million to $7 billion. |
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NSCRX | Nuveen NWQ Small-Cap Value Fund | 2.1% | -3.1% | 15.7% | |
The fund’s objective is to grow capital in long term through investing in small-size companies. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index. The research team then with the help of fundamental analysis and quantitative techniques identifies companies that are trading at a discount to their industry peers and are expected to deliver attractive long term growth based on good or improving fundamentals. The qualitative research looks for near-term catalysts that are likely to revalue stocks closer to their long term estimated valuations. The fund generally invests in companies between the market capitalizations of $500 million to $7 billion. |
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FSCVX | Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund | 2.3% | 13.1% | 10.6% | |
The fund seeks long term capital appreciation through investing in small-size companies. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Index. The research team then with the help of fundamental analysis and quantitative techniques identifies companies that are trading at a discount to their industry peers and are expected to deliver attractive long term growth based on good or improving fundamentals. The qualitative research looks for near-term catalysts that are likely to revalue stocks closer to their long term estimated valuations. The fund generally invests in companies between the market capitalizations of $500 million to $9 billion. |
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PFEAX | Pacific Funds Small-Cap Value + | 0% | 0% | -1.1% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The sub-advisor’s investment process starts with a list of companies included in its benchmark index. Then the research team using quantitative research and fundamental analysis identifies companies with financial strength, market leadership, and attractive earnings history. Next, using qualitative analysis and industry research, the team evaluates long-term outlook and earnings potential of the company. The team also reviews reasons for the company to be out-of-favor with investors or lag in stock price. The sub-advisor favors investing in companies that exhibit the presence of near-term catalysts that could lead to higher stock price or company valuation. |
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PFEIX | Pacific Funds Small-Cap Value | 0% | 25.7% | -1% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The sub-advisor’s investment process starts with a list of companies included in its benchmark index. Then the research team using quantitative research and fundamental analysis identifies companies with financial strength, market leadership, and attractive earnings history. Next, using qualitative analysis and industry research, the team evaluates long-term outlook and earnings potential of the company. The team also reviews reasons for the company to be out-of-favor with investors or lag in stock price. The sub-advisor favors investing in companies that exhibit the presence of near-term catalysts that could lead to higher stock price or company valuation. |
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PFFDX | Pacific Funds Small-Cap Value | 0% | 34.5% | -1.1% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The sub-advisor’s investment process starts with a list of companies included in its benchmark index. Then the research team using quantitative research and fundamental analysis identifies companies with financial strength, market leadership, and attractive earnings history. Next, using qualitative analysis and industry research, the team evaluates long-term outlook and earnings potential of the company. The team also reviews reasons for the company to be out-of-favor with investors or lag in stock price. The sub-advisor favors investing in companies that exhibit the presence of near-term catalysts that could lead to higher stock price or company valuation. |
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PFHCX | Pacific Funds Small-Cap Value | 0% | 27.3% | -1.1% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The sub-advisor’s investment process starts with a list of companies included in its benchmark index. Then the research team using quantitative research and fundamental analysis identifies companies with financial strength, market leadership, and attractive earnings history. Next, using qualitative analysis and industry research, the team evaluates long-term outlook and earnings potential of the company. The team also reviews reasons for the company to be out-of-favor with investors or lag in stock price. The sub-advisor favors investing in companies that exhibit the presence of near-term catalysts that could lead to higher stock price or company valuation. |
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PVFAX | Paradigm Value Fund | 5.8% | -0.9% | 6.5% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in its benchmark index. Then, the research team using quantitative research and fundamental analysis narrows the list of companies that meet hurdles on earnings, growth and valuation. Next, the research team with the help of qualitative analysis reviews business models, durability and quality of earnings streams and competitive dynamics. The team then also reviews sectors and industries and identifies a list of companies that are likely to benefit from the positive trends and offer attractive long-term growth. The fund favors companies that offer the most attractive potential capital appreciation and also at times concentrate in certain assets. |
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PSVDX | PGIM QMA Small-Cap Value Fund + | 1.1% | -7.3% | 12.9% | |
The fund seeks above-average capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are attractively priced on the basis of valuation multiples such as earnings, cash flow, and book value. In addition, the team also considers a company’s earnings quality, external financing, and trends in the earnings outlook. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund invests up to 25% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. |
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TSVAX | PGIM QMA Small-Cap Value Fund | 0.2% | -7.4% | 12.9% | |
The fund seeks above-average capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are attractively priced on the basis of valuation multiples such as earnings, cash flow, and book value. In addition, the team also considers a company’s earnings quality, external financing, and trends in the earnings outlook. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund invests up to 25% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. |
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PCPTX | Principal SmallCap Value Fund II + | 0% | 12.3% | 15.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of three sub-advisers namely Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC, and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, LP. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in value equity securities. The team prefers companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. In addition, the fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets utilizing an index sampling strategy designed to match the performance of the Index. |
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PSMVX | Principal SmallCap Value Fund II | 3.7% | -5.6% | 16.5% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of three sub-advisers namely Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC, and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, LP. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in value equity securities. The team prefers companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. In addition, the fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets utilizing an index sampling strategy designed to match the performance of the Index. |
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PSTWX | Principal SmallCap Value Fund II | 0% | 12.9% | 16.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund manages assets with the help of three sub-advisers namely Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC, and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, LP. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in value equity securities. The team prefers companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. In addition, the fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets utilizing an index sampling strategy designed to match the performance of the Index. |
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PSCRX | Putnam Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 0.5% | 21.8% | |
The fund seeks capital growth by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The fund invests in small-size companies that are trading cheaper than the market or peers for temporary reasons and are estimated to have long-term growth profile. The value-analysis focused investment process is designed to identify companies that are financially strong but suffering from the lack of investor interest or are undergoing financial, management, or product portfolio change that may have interrupted historic growth. The stocks may be out of favor because of the industry it participates in. The fund has the flexibility to invest in the benchmark companies but generally invests in companies between the market capitalizations of $500 million and $3 billion. |
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PSLBX | Putnam Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 3.1% | 21.4% | |
The fund seeks capital growth by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The fund invests in small-size companies that are trading cheaper than the market or peers for temporary reasons and are estimated to have long-term growth profile. The value-analysis focused investment process is designed to identify companies that are financially strong but suffering from the lack of investor interest or are undergoing financial, management, or product portfolio change that may have interrupted historic growth. The stocks may be out of favor because of the industry it participates in. The fund has the flexibility to invest in the benchmark companies but generally invests in companies between the market capitalizations of $500 million and $3 billion. |
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PSLRX | Putnam Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
The fund seeks capital growth by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The fund invests in small-size companies that are trading cheaper than the market or peers for temporary reasons and are estimated to have long-term growth profile. The value-analysis focused investment process is designed to identify companies that are financially strong but suffering from the lack of investor interest or are undergoing financial, management, or product portfolio change that may have interrupted historic growth. The stocks may be out of favor because of the industry it participates in. The fund has the flexibility to invest in the benchmark companies but generally invests in companies between the market capitalizations of $500 million and $3 billion. |
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PYSVX | Putnam Small Cap Value Fund | 2.4% | 1.4% | 22% | |
The fund seeks capital growth by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The fund invests in small-size companies that are trading cheaper than the market or peers for temporary reasons and are estimated to have long-term growth profile. The value-analysis focused investment process is designed to identify companies that are financially strong but suffering from the lack of investor interest or are undergoing financial, management, or product portfolio change that may have interrupted historic growth. The stocks may be out of favor because of the industry it participates in. The fund has the flexibility to invest in the benchmark companies but generally invests in companies between the market capitalizations of $500 million and $3 billion. |
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PZVSX | Pzena Small Cap Value Fund | 3.2% | -5.1% | 25% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to identify companies with strong financial position, attractive earnings history and are estimated to offer strong long-term prospects. The research process is focused on evaluating individual companies for its business model, earnings durability, market leadership, competitive dynamic, and management effectiveness. The fund prefers to hold between 40 and 90 companies that offer the most attractive upside potential and are trading at most compelling valuations to their long term prospects. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities through American Depository Receipts or dollar-denominated foreign securities. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in limited partnerships and master limited partnerships. In addition, the fund may concentrate its investment from time to time in one economic sector. |
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QSVIX | Quaker Small-Cap Value Fund + | 0% | 0% | -1.6% | |
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QUSVX | Quaker Small-Cap Value Fund | 0% | 0% | -1.8% | |
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RSVIX | RBC Small Cap Value Fund | 4.2% | 5.2% | 18.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values relative to earnings, dividends and/or assets. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that have attractive and durable business fundamentals, near-term profitability improvement potential, financial and management strength and low valuation. Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in securities of non-U.S. companies. |
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RYOFX | Royce Opportunity Fund | 0.7% | 2.3% | 14% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small- and micro-cap companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to identify opportunistic situations that are categorized in themes including turnarounds, unrecognized asset values, undervalued growth and interrupted earnings. The investment team looks for companies that are exhibiting the presence of near-term catalysts for future earnings growth in the form of new management, favorable business cycle, product innovation, and/or margin improvement. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in foreign companies and the fund may invest in other investment companies that invest in equity securities. |
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RYPNX | Royce Opportunity Fund | 2.5% | 2.5% | 14.3% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small- and micro-cap companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to identify opportunistic situations that are categorized in themes including turnarounds, unrecognized asset values, undervalued growth and interrupted earnings. The investment team looks for companies that are exhibiting the presence of near-term catalysts for future earnings growth in the form of new management, favorable business cycle, product innovation, and/or margin improvement. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in foreign companies and the fund may invest in other investment companies that invest in equity securities. |
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RVFCX | Royce Small-Cap Value Fund + | 0% | 0% | -3.5% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The investment process relies on deep analysis of accounting statements and identifies companies with low financial leverage and above-average earnings track record. The fund manager using quantitative research looks for companies with solid financial statements and operating in out-of-favor industries where investor pessimism runs high. The fund favors holding companies that are deemed to suffer from what are estimated to be temporary set of problems, lack of investor enthusiasm, or operating in out-of-favor industries. |
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RVVRX | Royce Small-Cap Value Fund | 0% | 0% | -3.2% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The investment process relies on deep analysis of accounting statements and identifies companies with low financial leverage and above-average earnings track record. The fund manager using quantitative research looks for companies with solid financial statements and operating in out-of-favor industries where investor pessimism runs high. The fund favors holding companies that are deemed to suffer from what are estimated to be temporary set of problems, lack of investor enthusiasm, or operating in out-of-favor industries. |
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RYVFX | Royce Small-Cap Value Fund | 0% | -2.3% | 16.3% | |
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in small-cap companies in the United States. The investment process relies on deep analysis of accounting statements and identifies companies with low financial leverage and above-average earnings track record. The fund manager using quantitative research looks for companies with solid financial statements and operating in out-of-favor industries where investor pessimism runs high. The fund favors holding companies that are deemed to suffer from what are estimated to be temporary set of problems, lack of investor enthusiasm, or operating in out-of-favor industries. |
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SMVIX | SEI Small Cap Value Fund | 3.6% | -10.3% | 11.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund utilizes a multi-manager approach, relying on a number of sub-advisers to manage portions of the fund’s portfolio. The fund manages assets with the help of four sub-advisers namely Cardinal Capital Management, L.L.C., LSV Asset Management, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, and Snow Capital Management, L.P. The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach with the aim of reducing volatility and downside risk. The sub-advisers’ investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in securities of companies that are attractively valued relative to measures, such as earnings, capital structure or return on invested capital. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. Next, the overlay manager constructs a portfolio that represents the aggregation of the model portfolios of the sub-advisers and adviser. The overlay manager may also vary the portfolio implementation to seek trading cost efficiencies, loss harvesting, or portfolio rebalancing. |
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SNWAX | Snow Capital Small Cap Value Fund + | 2.7% | 11.1% | 22.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team also evaluates a company’s balance sheet and cash flow statement. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio typically holds between 40 and 60 equity securities diversified across a wide spectrum of economic classifications and sectors. In addition, the fund may also invest up to 15% of its net assets in U.S. Government or U.S. agency obligations. The fund may have up to 25% of its net assets invested directly or indirectly in foreign securities, including investments in emerging markets. |
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SPSAX | Sterling Capital Behavioral Small Cap Value Equity Fund + | 0.6% | 0.4% | 16.8% | |
The fund seeks maximum total return by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team employs behavioral finance principles to look for opportunities created by irrational investor behavior. The team seeks to capitalize on these behaviorally driven market anomalies. In implementing behavioral finance principles, the team ranks companies on the basis of factors, such as valuation, price momentum and earnings revisions. Other factors that the team considers are market capitalization, country exposure, and sector exposure. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in securities of middle and large capitalization companies. |
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STRBX | Sterling Capital Behavioral Small Cap Value Equity Fund | 2.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | |
The fund seeks maximum total return by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team employs behavioral finance principles to look for opportunities created by irrational investor behavior. The team seeks to capitalize on these behaviorally driven market anomalies. In implementing behavioral finance principles, the team ranks companies on the basis of factors, such as valuation, price momentum and earnings revisions. Other factors that the team considers are market capitalization, country exposure, and sector exposure. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in securities of middle and large capitalization companies. |
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STSNX | Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund | 2.5% | -7.5% | -16.5% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team also focuses on measures such as earnings momentum and relative price strength. In addition, the team seeks to identify business catalysts which will serve to drive future earnings growth, increase investor interest and expand valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in real estate investment trusts, including mortgage REITs, and other real estate-related securities.
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STSOX | Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund | 5.2% | -10.9% | -19.9% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values. The team also focuses on measures such as earnings momentum and relative price strength. In addition, the team seeks to identify business catalysts which will serve to drive future earnings growth, increase investor interest and expand valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in real estate investment trusts, including mortgage REITs, and other real estate-related securities.
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PASVX | T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund, Inc + | 2.4% | 1.6% | 8.6% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values relative to assets, earnings, cash flow, or business franchises. The team also focuses on companies that are lagging in market price for temporary reasons but have good prospects for capital appreciation. In addition, the team looks for companies that are inexpensive on the basis of earnings, book value, or cash flow, relative to the Index, or its peers. The team also evaluates whether a company offers above-average dividend yield and a plan to improve the business through restructuring; and/or a sound balance sheet. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign stocks. |
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PRSVX | T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund, Inc | 3.2% | 1.5% | 8.5% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values relative to assets, earnings, cash flow, or business franchises. The team also focuses on companies that are lagging in market price for temporary reasons but have good prospects for capital appreciation. In addition, the team looks for companies that are inexpensive on the basis of earnings, book value, or cash flow, relative to the Index, or its peers. The team also evaluates whether a company offers above-average dividend yield and a plan to improve the business through restructuring; and/or a sound balance sheet. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may also invest in foreign stocks. |
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TVOIX | Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund | 3.3% | 9.3% | 10% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at attractive valuations. In addition, the team evaluates a company’s financial statements, management team, competitive strategy and its current market position. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately 80 to 115 securities. |
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TVOYX | Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund | 3.9% | 9.3% | 9.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at attractive valuations. In addition, the team evaluates a company’s financial statements, management team, competitive strategy and its current market position. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately 80 to 115 securities. |
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TSLCX | Transamerica Small Cap Value | 2.4% | -14.1% | 5.2% | |
The fund seeks to appreciate capital by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The fund is sub-advised by Peregrine Capital Management LLC. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index. The research team then narrows the universe using quantitative screens to include least expensive companies for each economic sector and when compared to peer group. The research team then applies fundamental research and identifies companies that are trading at a discount to their long term value because of one or more of the following reasons. Temporary problems that can be fixed, have near-term catalysts with a potential to spark higher revaluation, acquisition target from a larger company, overlooked by other investors, and underappreciated assets of the company that could unlock future higher valuation. |
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TSLRX | Transamerica Small Cap Value | 1% | -11.8% | 5.6% | |
The fund seeks to appreciate capital by investing in small-size companies in the U.S. The fund is sub-advised by Peregrine Capital Management LLC. The investment process starts with a list of companies included in the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index. The research team then narrows the universe using quantitative screens to include least expensive companies for each economic sector and when compared to peer group. The research team then applies fundamental research and identifies companies that are trading at a discount to their long term value because of one or more of the following reasons. Temporary problems that can be fixed, have near-term catalysts with a potential to spark higher revaluation, acquisition target from a larger company, overlooked by other investors, and underappreciated assets of the company that could unlock future higher valuation. |
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UBVAX | Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund + | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in stocks of companies that exhibit value characteristics. The team seeks to capitalize on behavioral biases that may cause the market to over-react to old, negative information or underreact to new, positive information on a company. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team looks for companies with significant insider buying or stock repurchases, evidence of overreaction that has caused devaluation, and attractive fundamentals. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. |
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UBVCX | Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund | 4.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in stocks of companies that exhibit value characteristics. The team seeks to capitalize on behavioral biases that may cause the market to over-react to old, negative information or underreact to new, positive information on a company. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team looks for companies with significant insider buying or stock repurchases, evidence of overreaction that has caused devaluation, and attractive fundamentals. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. |
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UBVFX | Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund | 3.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in stocks of companies that exhibit value characteristics. The team seeks to capitalize on behavioral biases that may cause the market to over-react to old, negative information or underreact to new, positive information on a company. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team looks for companies with significant insider buying or stock repurchases, evidence of overreaction that has caused devaluation, and attractive fundamentals. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. |
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UBVLX | Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund | 1.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in stocks of companies that exhibit value characteristics. The team seeks to capitalize on behavioral biases that may cause the market to over-react to old, negative information or underreact to new, positive information on a company. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team looks for companies with significant insider buying or stock repurchases, evidence of overreaction that has caused devaluation, and attractive fundamentals. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. |
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UBVRX | Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund | 3.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in stocks of companies that exhibit value characteristics. The team seeks to capitalize on behavioral biases that may cause the market to over-react to old, negative information or underreact to new, positive information on a company. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team looks for companies with significant insider buying or stock repurchases, evidence of overreaction that has caused devaluation, and attractive fundamentals. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. |
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UBVUX | Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund | 1.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in stocks of companies that exhibit value characteristics. The team seeks to capitalize on behavioral biases that may cause the market to over-react to old, negative information or underreact to new, positive information on a company. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team looks for companies with significant insider buying or stock repurchases, evidence of overreaction that has caused devaluation, and attractive fundamentals. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts. |
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VRTVX | Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund | -0% | 6% | 12.1% | |
The fund seeks to replicate total return performance of the benchmark index before fees and expenses by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team utilizes an indexing investment approach to track the performance of the Russell 2000 Value Index. The fund seeks to replicate the composition of the benchmark index, holding each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.
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NEJCX | Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund | 2.8% | 0% | 22.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value based on discounted cash flow models. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are earning a positive return on capital with stable-to-improving returns, and with an attractive and sustainable dividend level. In addition, the team also favors companies that are lagging in market price and whose future earnings power is not reflected in their current valuations, or companies that are misunderstood by investors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio is made up of 60 to 80 securities of quality companies with the potential to provide significant increases in share price over a three year period. The fund may invest in convertible preferred stock and convertible debt securities, foreign securities, including emerging market securities, REITs, as well as securities offered in initial public offerings. The fund may, however, invest in companies with large capitalizations. |
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NEJYX | Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund | 6.9% | 3.5% | 24.5% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value based on discounted cash flow models. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are earning a positive return on capital with stable-to-improving returns, and with an attractive and sustainable dividend level. In addition, the team also favors companies that are lagging in market price and whose future earnings power is not reflected in their current valuations, or companies that are misunderstood by investors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio is made up of 60 to 80 securities of quality companies with the potential to provide significant increases in share price over a three year period. The fund may invest in convertible preferred stock and convertible debt securities, foreign securities, including emerging market securities, REITs, as well as securities offered in initial public offerings. The fund may, however, invest in companies with large capitalizations. |
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VSVIX | Victory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund | 1.8% | -10.4% | 6.4% | |
The fund seeks capital return by investing in small-size U.S. companies. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark. Research team narrows the list of investable stocks using financial screens and comparative valuation metrics. The select list of companies are analyzed for improving fundamentals, rising cash flows, and growing investor enthusiasm. The fund favors companies that are trading at prices that are statistically cheap and below their intrinsic valuations. The diversified portfolio controls risk through position sizes and strict sell discipline and continual monitoring. |
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SASVX | Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund + | 2.1% | -4.8% | -1.7% | |
The fund seeks to generate return from capital gains and dividend income by investing in small-sized companies. Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, the sub-advisor to the fund targets small-size companies with market capitalization between $2 billion and $8 billion. The investment process is driven by uncovering companies with lagging stock prices and is estimated to have near-term catalysts in place to lift stocks higher and realize the intrinsic value. The stock selection process is driven by fundamental research focused on the company’s portfolio of products and services, financial strength and management focus. The companies with improving fundamentals are likely to be selected for the portfolio inclusion. The fund invests across all segments of the economy and top 10 holdings account for about 45% of total assets. |
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STCEX | Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund | 1% | -9.1% | -5.9% | |
The fund seeks to generate return from capital gains and dividend income by investing in small-sized companies. Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, the sub-advisor to the fund targets small-size companies with market capitalization between $2 billion and $8 billion. The investment process is driven by uncovering companies with lagging stock prices and is estimated to have near-term catalysts in place to lift stocks higher and realize the intrinsic value. The stock selection process is driven by fundamental research focused on the company’s portfolio of products and services, financial strength and management focus. The companies with improving fundamentals are likely to be selected for the portfolio inclusion. The fund invests across all segments of the economy and top 10 holdings account for about 45% of total assets. |
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SCETX | Virtus Ceredex Small-Cap Value Equity Fund | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.6% | |
The fund seeks to generate return from capital gains and dividend income by investing in small-sized companies. Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, the sub-advisor to the fund targets small-size companies with market capitalization between $2 billion and $8 billion. The investment process is driven by uncovering companies with lagging stock prices and is estimated to have near-term catalysts in place to lift stocks higher and realize the intrinsic value. The stock selection process is driven by fundamental research focused on the company’s portfolio of products and services, financial strength and management focus. The companies with improving fundamentals are likely to be selected for the portfolio inclusion. The fund invests across all segments of the economy and top 10 holdings account for about 45% of total assets. |
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ASVPX | Virtus NFJ Small-Cap Value Fund | 0% | -0.5% | 13% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation and income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The team prefers attractively-valued companies with fundamental strength. In addition, the team narrows the investable universe by industry and selects the most attractively valued securities in each industry. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. The fund may also invest a portion of its net assets in non-U.S. securities (including through American Depositary Receipts), including emerging market securities. Additionally, the fund may utilize foreign currency exchange contracts, options, stock index futures contracts and other derivative instruments. |
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PCVCX | Virtus NFJ Small-Cap Value Fund | 2% | 0.3% | 7.6% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation and income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The team prefers attractively-valued companies with fundamental strength. In addition, the team narrows the investable universe by industry and selects the most attractively valued securities in each industry. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. The fund may also invest a portion of its net assets in non-U.S. securities (including through American Depositary Receipts), including emerging market securities. Additionally, the fund may utilize foreign currency exchange contracts, options, stock index futures contracts and other derivative instruments. |
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PVADX | Virtus NFJ Small-Cap Value Fund | 0% | -0.6% | 14.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation and income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The team prefers attractively-valued companies with fundamental strength. In addition, the team narrows the investable universe by industry and selects the most attractively valued securities in each industry. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its net assets in real estate investment trusts. The fund may also invest a portion of its net assets in non-U.S. securities (including through American Depositary Receipts), including emerging market securities. Additionally, the fund may utilize foreign currency exchange contracts, options, stock index futures contracts and other derivative instruments. |
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WSVIX | Walthausen Select Value Fund | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
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WSCVX | Walthausen Small Cap Value Fund | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that have the potential for capital appreciation. The team invests in companies that appear under-priced. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio generally holds between 60 and 90 companies. |
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WAMVX | Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund | 2.4% | 24.4% | 13.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in micro-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies whose future earnings power is not reflected in their current valuations. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value for temporary reasons. The team reviews a company’s financial statements, visits company facilities, and meets with executive management, suppliers and customers. In addition, the team categorizes companies as Undiscovered Gems, Fallen Angels, and Value Momentum. Undiscovered Gems are attractive companies with good growth potential not yet discovered by investors. Fallen Angels are high quality growth companies that are trading at attractive valuations for temporary reasons relative to their long-term growth potential. Value Momentum refers to valuation that is inexpensive relative to a company’s history, but a catalyst for future growth has been identified. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in securities issued by foreign companies in developed markets, emerging markets, or frontier markets. While the fund primarily invests in value companies, it may also invest in growth companies. Also, the fund may invest a large percentage of its net assets in a particular region or market, including Europe and the United Kingdom. The fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including communication services, consumer discretionary, financials, health care, industrials, and information technology. Additionally, the fund may invest in initial public offerings. |
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WMCVX | Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund | 2.4% | -3.6% | 26.9% | |
The fund seeks primarily capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily income by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value for temporary reasons, but have significant potential for stock price appreciation. The team reviews a company’s financial statements, visits company facilities, and meets with executive management, suppliers and customers. In addition, the team categorizes companies as Undiscovered Gems, Fallen Angels, and Quality Value. Undiscovered Gems are attractive companies with good growth potential not yet discovered by investors. Fallen Angels are high quality growth companies that are trading at attractive valuations for temporary reasons relative to their long-term growth potential. Quality Value focuses on quality companies with earnings potential that is not fully reflected in their stock prices. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities issued by foreign companies in developed markets, emerging markets, or frontier markets. Additionally, the fund may also invest in growth companies that are trading at a discount to their projected long-term earnings growth rate which is not reflected in their current valuations. The fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including consumer discretionary, financials, health care, industrials, information technology, materials and real estate. |
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WFSDX | Wells Fargo Small Cap Fund + | 0% | -5.5% | 9.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are underpriced and demonstrating attractive growth prospects. As part of its analysis, the team relies on a company’s private market valuation. In addition, the team evaluates a company’s cash flows, asset valuations, and competitive factors. The team also assesses the company’s management strength, financial health, and growth potential in determining a company’s private market valuation. Also, the team meets company management, and even focuses on the long-term strategic direction of the company. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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WFSMX | Wells Fargo Small Cap Fund | 0% | -5.7% | 9.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are underpriced and demonstrating attractive growth prospects. As part of its analysis, the team relies on a company’s private market valuation. In addition, the team evaluates a company’s cash flows, asset valuations, and competitive factors. The team also assesses the company’s management strength, financial health, and growth potential in determining a company’s private market valuation. Also, the team meets company management, and even focuses on the long-term strategic direction of the company. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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WFSSX | Wells Fargo Small Cap Fund | 0% | -5.3% | 9.5% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are underpriced and demonstrating attractive growth prospects. As part of its analysis, the team relies on a company’s private market valuation. In addition, the team evaluates a company’s cash flows, asset valuations, and competitive factors. The team also assesses the company’s management strength, financial health, and growth potential in determining a company’s private market valuation. Also, the team meets company management, and even focuses on the long-term strategic direction of the company. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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WSCDX | Wells Fargo Small Cap Fund | 0% | -6.9% | 8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are underpriced and demonstrating attractive growth prospects. As part of its analysis, the team relies on a company’s private market valuation. In addition, the team evaluates a company’s cash flows, asset valuations, and competitive factors. The team also assesses the company’s management strength, financial health, and growth potential in determining a company’s private market valuation. Also, the team meets company management, and even focuses on the long-term strategic direction of the company. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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SCVFX | Wells Fargo Small Company Value Fund | 3% | -0.8% | 14.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the Small Company Value Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. Also, the fund may invest in additional master portfolios, in other Wells Fargo Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic values. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team seeks to identify three core alpha drivers, such as value, quality partner, and contrarian. First, the team favors attractively-valued companies that are priced at a discount relative to peers and the company’s own historic valuation metrics. Second, the team also seeks companies with management teams whose interests are aligned with those of shareholders and also, demonstrating favorable cash flow generating capabilities. In addition, he team prefers companies that have the management, business model, products and resources to drive organic growth. Lastly, the team looks for companies that are in a unique position for value creation, but are overlooked by investors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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SCVIX | Wells Fargo Small Company Value Fund | 3.8% | 0.6% | 14.3% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the Small Company Value Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. Also, the fund may invest in additional master portfolios, in other Wells Fargo Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic values. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team seeks to identify three core alpha drivers, such as value, quality partner, and contrarian. First, the team favors attractively-valued companies that are priced at a discount relative to peers and the company’s own historic valuation metrics. Second, the team also seeks companies with management teams whose interests are aligned with those of shareholders and also, demonstrating favorable cash flow generating capabilities. In addition, he team prefers companies that have the management, business model, products and resources to drive organic growth. Lastly, the team looks for companies that are in a unique position for value creation, but are overlooked by investors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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ESPCX | Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund | 1.3% | -4.1% | 16.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values, but have the potential for above average capital appreciation with below average risk. The team prefers companies with favorable reward-to-risk ratios and a long-term competitive advantage. Additionally, the team looks for companies that are lagging in market price, or are undergoing reorganization or other corporate action that may create above-average price appreciation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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ESPHX | Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund | 0% | 0% | 6.8% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values, but have the potential for above average capital appreciation with below average risk. The team prefers companies with favorable reward-to-risk ratios and a long-term competitive advantage. Additionally, the team looks for companies that are lagging in market price, or are undergoing reorganization or other corporate action that may create above-average price appreciation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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ESPRX | Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund | 1.5% | -2.5% | 16.2% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values, but have the potential for above average capital appreciation with below average risk. The team prefers companies with favorable reward-to-risk ratios and a long-term competitive advantage. Additionally, the team looks for companies that are lagging in market price, or are undergoing reorganization or other corporate action that may create above-average price appreciation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. |
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WPGTX | WPG Partners Small-Micro Cap Value Fund | 2.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies in the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in companies that are trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and are experiencing positive change. In addition, the team meets with management teams to identify companies with increasing returns on capital that are selling at attractive valuations. Other factors in consideration are companies who have demonstrated an ability to generate high return on invested capital, and which provide solid cash flows with appropriate capital. The team also prefers companies with potential catalysts such as new products, cyclical upturns and changes in management. Additionally, the team looks for companies with low market valuations relative to earnings forecast, book value, cash flow and sales. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The fund may invest in depositary receipts and equity securities of foreign companies. |