Latest Q&A Based Profiles ( 14 Interview )


Systematic Allocation Guided by Market Phase

Large-Cap > Value

AMG Chicago Equity Partners Balanced Fund

AALRX

Apr 4, 2018

Stocks and bonds have their own volatility patterns and risk profiles, so it is important for investors to have allocation that provides downside protection, according to Patricia Halper and Michael Budd, portfolio managers of the AMG Chicago Equity Partners Balanced Fund. Investing in equity and fixed income, the fund strategically

Base Case, Upside and Downside

Mid-Cap > Growth

AMG Trilogy Emerging Markets Equity Fund

APHMX

Nov 11, 2017

A broader global perspective and a highly experienced team are among the key differentiators at the AMG Trilogy Emerging Markets Equity fund. Portfolio manager Pablo Salas navigates the seas of emerging markets relying on a bottom-up approach, fundamental research, quant screens, and macro trend analysis. With risk management embedded in

An All-Cap Value Approach to Dividend Yield

Small-Cap > Growth

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund

ALMAX

Dec 12, 2016

Companies with a track record of dividend payment are attractive to investors for their fiscal discipline and shareholder friendliness. Generally, a rising dividend indicates a healthier business and projects expanding cash flows. Henry W. Sanders III and Thomas S. Forsha, portfolio managers of the AMG River Road Dividend All Cap

What Matters is After-Tax Returns

NA > NA

AMG FQ Tax-Managed U.S. Equity Fund

Nov 11, 2015

As fund managers focus on generating returns for investors, few take into consideration the importance of after-tax returns. Paul Goldwhite and the team of analysts at the AMG FQ Tax-Managed U.S. Equity Fund put emphasis on generating alpha and after-tax returns by managing dividend yields, harvesting losses and deferring capital

Potential Solid Outperformers

NA > NA

Aston Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

Apr 4, 2014

Companies with market capitalization of less than $2 billion can be underfollowed by analysts and investors. Many of these companies are operating in successful niches but earnings at these companies can be volatile. Roger W. Vogel and his team at Silvercrest Asset Management look for companies that are out of

Underfollowed Micro Caps

NA > NA

Cadence Emerging Companies Fund

FGIUX

Jul 7, 2013

Micro cap companies are generally smaller companies that most people have not heard about and are not followed on Wall Street. These small companies with market cap between $80 million and $500 million offer unique growth opportunities when selected based on a disciplined investment process.

Relative REIT Values

NA > NA

Managers Real Estate Securities Fund

FGIOX

Jun 6, 2013

Commercial real estate has historically provided capital preservation and protection from inflation, as well as provided a significant source of yield for investors. This is especially attractive today, given the historically low government bond yields in the market and the resulting thirst for yield globally.

Relative Values in REITs

Multi-Cap > Growth

Aston Harrison Street Real Estate Fund

FFTYX

Apr 4, 2013

Businesses of all kinds need real estate but the growth in space demand is closely linked to GDP/economic growth. Commercial real estate investment, via REITs, provides an inflation hedge coupled with a steady stream of income and a total return that is equity-like. Jim Kammert and his team utilize a

Secular Growth With Catalysts

Small-Cap > Growth

ASTON Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund

FCIGX

Nov 11, 2011

A very appealing feature of large cap stocks is that they provide access to stable customers and hefty financial resources. However, only a select group of companies are better at leveraging these strengths into a combination of sustainable growth and significant value. The ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund specializes in

Absolute Focus, Absolute Return

Health-Biotechnology > NA

ASTON River Road Independent Value Fund

FBIOX

Feb 2, 2011

While many small cap companies inherently display signs of growth, only some of them are worth investing in. Portfolio manager Eric Cinnamond looks for small cap companies that have the financial strength and the market position to sustain the rate of growth. He also believes that generating positive absolute returns