The document provides an overview of Polen Capital, including its mission, investment team, strategies, processes, and portfolio. Specifically:
- Polen Capital is an independently owned investment firm founded in 1979 that focuses on growth investing through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and UCITS funds.
- The global growth strategy, managed by Julian Pick, invests in 25-40 high-quality, large-cap companies across developed and emerging markets using a research-driven process to identify sustainable growth businesses meeting specific criteria.
- Polen Capital takes a business-focused approach to researching companies, emphasizing leadership, competitive advantages, management quality, financial strength, and above-average long-term growth potential.
The document discusses the Polen Focus Growth strategy, which seeks long-term growth through a concentrated portfolio of outstanding businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and superior growth potential. The strategy focuses on identifying large cap companies with earnings driven by sustainable competitive advantages, strong financials, proven management, and strong products/services. The objective is to outperform the Russell 1000 Growth Index over time with less volatility during declines.
This document provides an overview of the Petrarca Capital Management Global Financials Sector Fund. It introduces the fund's investment strategy, which focuses on global financial securities, and its investment process of idea generation, portfolio construction, and risk management. It also profiles the fund's two managing partners, Robert Lacoursière and James Fotheringham, who have decades of experience in analyzing financials and previously managed $10 billion together at Paulson & Co.
Michael T. Bright is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience leading global organizations with revenues ranging from $30M to $350M. He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, orchestrating 8 acquisitions, 2 turnarounds, and 1 internal start-up. Currently, Bright is the President and CEO of his own consulting firm, Bright International Consulting LLC, which provides expertise to companies on acquisitions, global growth strategies, and post-merger integrations.
Dual Keynote Presentation delivered by Dr Mark Frigo, Director, Center for Strategy, Execution & Valuation; Strategic Risk Management Lab, DePaul University and E. Terry Groff, Former CEO & President, Reading Bakery Systems at the marcus evans CFO Summit Spring 2019 held in Palm Beach, FL
Goldmoney Investor Relations Presentation June 2019Goldmoney Inc.
The document is an investor presentation from Goldmoney Inc. It provides an overview of Goldmoney's business model and subsidiaries. Some key points:
- Goldmoney is a precious metals custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, transfer, and spend gold and other precious metals through an online account.
- It has over $1.8 billion in assets under custody from customers in 150 countries.
- Goldmoney aims to grow its tangible capital in gold grams per share over time through a "return on metal weight" business model.
- It has subsidiaries like Schiff Gold and has investments in companies like Menē jewelry that help expand its precious metals activities and services.
The Javelin Global Fund aims to provide consistent long-term gains using an aggressive global equity strategy similar to Warren Buffett's approach. It invests in well-run businesses with competitive advantages across developed and developing markets. The fund focuses on return on equity, profit margins, and dividend-producing stocks. It uses hurdle rates and high water marks to incentivize the fund manager while protecting investors. The goal is growing profits while maintaining fiscal responsibility to help clients achieve their financial goals over the medium to long term.
- Having too much cash can impede one's ability to meet long-term financial goals as interest rates are low and cash may not keep pace with inflation or accumulate enough for goals. The appropriate amount of cash depends on individual time horizons and goals.
- Diversifying investments across different market sectors and industries and using regular investing strategies like PACs can help mitigate risks from volatility in the stock market and make downturns work in one's favor.
- The document encourages reaching out for advice on reviewing one's cash position and growth opportunities.
The document discusses the Polen Focus Growth strategy, which seeks long-term growth through a concentrated portfolio of outstanding businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and superior growth potential. The strategy focuses on identifying large cap companies with earnings driven by sustainable competitive advantages, strong financials, proven management, and strong products/services. The objective is to outperform the Russell 1000 Growth Index over time with less volatility during declines.
This document provides an overview of the Petrarca Capital Management Global Financials Sector Fund. It introduces the fund's investment strategy, which focuses on global financial securities, and its investment process of idea generation, portfolio construction, and risk management. It also profiles the fund's two managing partners, Robert Lacoursière and James Fotheringham, who have decades of experience in analyzing financials and previously managed $10 billion together at Paulson & Co.
Michael T. Bright is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience leading global organizations with revenues ranging from $30M to $350M. He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, orchestrating 8 acquisitions, 2 turnarounds, and 1 internal start-up. Currently, Bright is the President and CEO of his own consulting firm, Bright International Consulting LLC, which provides expertise to companies on acquisitions, global growth strategies, and post-merger integrations.
Dual Keynote Presentation delivered by Dr Mark Frigo, Director, Center for Strategy, Execution & Valuation; Strategic Risk Management Lab, DePaul University and E. Terry Groff, Former CEO & President, Reading Bakery Systems at the marcus evans CFO Summit Spring 2019 held in Palm Beach, FL
Goldmoney Investor Relations Presentation June 2019Goldmoney Inc.
The document is an investor presentation from Goldmoney Inc. It provides an overview of Goldmoney's business model and subsidiaries. Some key points:
- Goldmoney is a precious metals custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, transfer, and spend gold and other precious metals through an online account.
- It has over $1.8 billion in assets under custody from customers in 150 countries.
- Goldmoney aims to grow its tangible capital in gold grams per share over time through a "return on metal weight" business model.
- It has subsidiaries like Schiff Gold and has investments in companies like Menē jewelry that help expand its precious metals activities and services.
The Javelin Global Fund aims to provide consistent long-term gains using an aggressive global equity strategy similar to Warren Buffett's approach. It invests in well-run businesses with competitive advantages across developed and developing markets. The fund focuses on return on equity, profit margins, and dividend-producing stocks. It uses hurdle rates and high water marks to incentivize the fund manager while protecting investors. The goal is growing profits while maintaining fiscal responsibility to help clients achieve their financial goals over the medium to long term.
- Having too much cash can impede one's ability to meet long-term financial goals as interest rates are low and cash may not keep pace with inflation or accumulate enough for goals. The appropriate amount of cash depends on individual time horizons and goals.
- Diversifying investments across different market sectors and industries and using regular investing strategies like PACs can help mitigate risks from volatility in the stock market and make downturns work in one's favor.
- The document encourages reaching out for advice on reviewing one's cash position and growth opportunities.
- The head of European equity at RBC Global Asset Management believes European stocks are appealing investments due to their long tradition of dividend payments dating back to the 1600s, high-quality businesses with centuries-old franchises, and focus on high-return characteristics.
- Many European companies have global reach and exposure to growing international markets, which is appealing given the current period of synchronized global economic growth.
- The manager looks for companies with wide moats and high returns on equity that can deliver strong long-term returns for investors, even though some still trade at a discount to U.S. peers.
Presentacion gestor BMO Global AM: Funds Experience 2016Rankia
This document discusses equity style investing and developing a "true style" approach. It outlines decomposing equity returns into alpha, index returns, and style premia. It discusses the history of factor investing and analyzing styles like value, size, and momentum. The document also presents a global equity market neutral strategy that targets these styles while aiming to generate returns uncorrelated to the broader market. It provides performance data showing this strategy has achieved its goals of diversification and positive returns.
Goldmoney Investor Presentation August 2019Goldmoney Inc.
This document is an investor presentation for Goldmoney Inc. It discusses Goldmoney's mission to build a safe financial service harnessing financial technology and making precious metals savings accessible. It outlines Goldmoney's subsidiaries and investments including Schiff Gold, Lend & Borrow Trust, and Menē jewelry. It describes Goldmoney's return on metal weight business model, whereby it aims to grow its gold holdings per share over time. It provides updates on new Goldmoney platform features like active trading and physical redemption capabilities. Finally, it summarizes Menē jewelry's mission to restore the link between jewelry and savings by selling transparently by gold weight.
Goldmoney Investor Presentation August 2019Goldmoney Inc.
This document provides an overview and update on Goldmoney Inc., which operates as a precious metals custodian and financial services company. It discusses Goldmoney's subsidiaries, including Schiff Gold and Lend & Borrow Trust, and investment in Menē jewelry. Goldmoney's business model aims to grow its tangible capital in gold grams per share over time through a "return on metal weight" approach. The document also summarizes new trading, payment, and redemption platforms launched by Goldmoney to improve clients' experience.
1) US interest rates are expected to continue rising due to high inflation and full employment in the US economy. This will likely lead to capital outflows from other countries and currency fluctuations globally.
2) Malaysia's ringgit currency is susceptible to speculation due to its free-floating exchange rate regime. However, Malaysia's economic fundamentals remain strong, with high growth potential and moderate debt levels.
3) Investors are advised to take a long term view of at least 5-10 years when investing in Malaysia, as political instability and currency volatility may persist in the short term. Malaysia's assets remain relatively attractive for long term investment.
Olympic Wealth Fund Javelin fund fact sheet class 'A' December endOlympic Wealth Fund
The Javelin Global Fund Fact Sheet provides information for the Class A shares as of December 2014. Over the 3 year period the fund has grown 69.30% and since its July 2011 inception has grown 60.04%. For 2014 the fund is up 118.75% year to date. The top holdings are in Arch Financial, Alibaba Group, GW Pharmaceuticals, and Suncor Energy. The fund aims to provide capital appreciation through an aggressive growth style invested in listed equities and private equity.
- The Conquest BCI MidCap Portfolio declined 4.71% in January 2016, underperforming benchmarks like the S&P 500 which fell 4.96% and Russell Mid-Cap which dropped 6.55%.
- Since inception in July 2010, the portfolio has gained 216% compared to 120% for the S&P 500 and 106% for the Russell Mid-Cap.
- The portfolio utilizes fundamental analysis and bottom-up stock selection of mid-cap companies positioned to benefit from the current business cycle with a total of 44 positions and $87 million in assets as of January 31, 2016.
Olympic Wealth Management Group was founded in Barbados to manage the Olympic Wealth Fund, which invests in emerging markets around the world. The Javelin Global Emerging Markets Fund aims to identify high-growth companies in developing countries to maximize long-term returns for clients. Javelin uses a focus investing strategy developed by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett to find undervalued companies with sustainable advantages. The fund offers high watermark and hurdle rate performance fees to closely align client and manager goals. Risk is managed through diversification, liquidity, and a long-term perspective.
Olympic Wealth Management Group was founded in Barbados to manage the Olympic Wealth Fund, which invests in emerging markets around the world. The Javelin Global Emerging Markets Fund aims to identify high-growth companies in developing countries to maximize long-term returns for clients. Javelin uses a focus investing strategy developed by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett to find undervalued companies with sustainable advantages. The fund offers high water marks and hurdle rates to align client and manager goals. Risk is managed through diversification, liquidity, and a long-term perspective. Client service is a top priority to foster understanding and involvement.
Jeff Pesta became frustrated with investment professionals who offered market predictions that often turned out to be wrong. This led him to research active investment management strategies. He believes third-party active managers are best suited to implement sophisticated portfolio allocation and trading models. Pesta conducts rigorous due diligence on managers to evaluate their methodology and ability to implement their strategies. He selects managers focused on risk management to protect retiree clients from large drawdowns and volatility. Pesta believes active management performs best in clearly defined trending markets and can significantly outperform passive strategies in poor market years.
AFC Asia Frontier Fund Presentation: December 2015Thomas Hugger
The AFC Asia Frontier Fund invests in public equities of Asian frontier countries that are seeing increasing consumption due to favorable demographic trends, rising incomes and high GDP growth. The fund invests in listed equities of companies that have their principal business activities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Iraq, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The AFC Asia Frontier Fund is positioned to take advantage of the continuing economic shifts in these countries and offers high returns combined with significant diversification opportunities.
This Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
1. Long-term capital growth
2. Investment in units of overseas funds which invest in equity, debt and short term securities of issuers around the world
3. High Risk**
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the Scheme is suitable for them.
**Risk may be represented as:
Low: Investors understand that their principal will be at low risk
Moderately Low: Investors understand that their principal will be at moderately low risk
Moderate: Investors understand that their principal will be at moderate risk
Moderately High: Investors understand that their principal will be at moderately high risk
High: Investors understand that their principal will be at high risk
GEI was incorporated in August 2010 with a market capitalization of $50 million. It develops synergies among experienced financial professionals to provide effective market penetration for various investment products and services. GEI works with investors and experts to turn ideas into successful ventures through unique investment options and opportunities, prioritizing clients' interests. GEI is active in markets including the US, Canada, China, South Korea, Australia and focuses on restructuring, acquisitions, commodities, and mining investments.
The document summarizes a global macro hedge fund called Zaratan Capital. It provides an overview of the firm, management team, and investment process. Some key points:
- Zaratan Capital utilizes a global macro strategy to take advantage of trends across rates, currencies, commodities, and equity markets globally using liquid derivatives.
- The investment team has over 75 years of combined experience in finance and has worked together for over a decade. They implement a process focused on macro theme identification, trade construction, portfolio construction, and risk management.
- Past performance shows the strategy has achieved positive returns with low volatility and the ability to withstand market drawdowns when employed by team members previously. The fund aims to provide
The document describes the Entrepreneur US All Cap Strategy managed by EntrepreneurShares, LLC. The strategy aims to outperform the Russell 3000 index by investing in entrepreneurial US companies with market capitalizations over $200 million. EntrepreneurShares uses proprietary quantitative and qualitative filters based on 15 key entrepreneurial traits to select companies led by entrepreneurs that have generated significant performance. The investment process begins with over 55,000 publicly traded companies and applies filters to select around 100 companies for the strategy's portfolio.
Olympic Wealth Fund Marathon Class 'A' April Fact sheetRichard Baxter
The Marathon Freedom Fund SP is a global equity fund that seeks capital growth through focus investing in well-run businesses with competitive advantages. The fund aims to provide balanced growth and is medium risk. Since its launch in May 2013, a $10,000 investment is now worth $23,592, representing a return of 123.6%. In April 2015, the fund added to its position in Gilead Sciences, a leading biopharmaceutical company. The fund manager expects a cautious outlook in May and June as these are typically seasonal selling months.
The document provides an overview of Old Mutual Global Emerging Markets Fund. It discusses why emerging markets offer attractive opportunities due to factors like demographics, consumption growth, and currently depressed valuations. It introduces the experienced investment team and their bottom-up, valuation-focused approach. It outlines the multi-factor investment process, including rigorous fundamental analysis and risk management. Finally, it shows the fund's top holdings and strong long-term performance record versus peers.
The secrets of how those multi billionaire become wealthy.tttan
The document discusses whether one should start investing and provides information on various investment options. It notes that inflation and price increases mean even a 10% yearly return may just break even. Fixed deposits of 3-4% are not advisable. Developing countries have shown that long-term stock speculation over 30-40 years can yield high profits, as seen from examples of companies in Malaysia and the US. Investing in China is suggested as the country's economy and companies are growing rapidly. Over-the-counter (OTC) markets are presented as a way to invest in small and medium enterprises that have potential for high returns before listing on larger stock exchanges.
Tom Naughton's Prusik Asian Equity Income fund has performed strongly over the past year, returning 18% compared to the sector average of 14%. The fund focuses on high-conviction, small-cap stocks in Asia and has a current yield of 4.8%. Naughton cites good stock picking across markets as the main driver of recent performance. However, he acknowledges mistakes including an underweight position in outperforming Australia and overweights in underperforming Hong Kong and China. He remains cautious on India given high valuations and sees a potential Chinese banking crisis as one of the largest risks to the portfolio.
The document is a presentation from Polen Capital describing their investment strategy and firm. The key points are:
- Polen Capital is an independently owned investment firm founded in 1979 that manages over $6 billion in assets for institutional and individual clients.
- Their investment team has over 87 years of combined experience and their focus growth strategy aims to identify competitively advantaged companies characterized by strong earnings growth, free cash flow, and financial strength for long-term investment.
- Polen Capital uses a rigorous, bottom-up research process to select approximately 20 stocks for their portfolio that meet criteria such as high return on equity, stable margins, and shareholder-oriented management teams.
J.T. Mullen is the Chief Investment Strategist at Fairport Asset Management, bringing over 30 years of experience. Previously, he was the Chief Financial Officer at The Cleveland Foundation for 23 years, growing their endowment from $400 million to $1.8 billion. John Silvis is the Director of Investments at Fairport and has over 15 years of experience. Richard D'Amico is the Manager of Investments and oversees fixed income and alternative investments. The presentation provides an economic and market outlook for 2012 and discusses Fairport's investment philosophy and process.
- The head of European equity at RBC Global Asset Management believes European stocks are appealing investments due to their long tradition of dividend payments dating back to the 1600s, high-quality businesses with centuries-old franchises, and focus on high-return characteristics.
- Many European companies have global reach and exposure to growing international markets, which is appealing given the current period of synchronized global economic growth.
- The manager looks for companies with wide moats and high returns on equity that can deliver strong long-term returns for investors, even though some still trade at a discount to U.S. peers.
Presentacion gestor BMO Global AM: Funds Experience 2016Rankia
This document discusses equity style investing and developing a "true style" approach. It outlines decomposing equity returns into alpha, index returns, and style premia. It discusses the history of factor investing and analyzing styles like value, size, and momentum. The document also presents a global equity market neutral strategy that targets these styles while aiming to generate returns uncorrelated to the broader market. It provides performance data showing this strategy has achieved its goals of diversification and positive returns.
Goldmoney Investor Presentation August 2019Goldmoney Inc.
This document is an investor presentation for Goldmoney Inc. It discusses Goldmoney's mission to build a safe financial service harnessing financial technology and making precious metals savings accessible. It outlines Goldmoney's subsidiaries and investments including Schiff Gold, Lend & Borrow Trust, and Menē jewelry. It describes Goldmoney's return on metal weight business model, whereby it aims to grow its gold holdings per share over time. It provides updates on new Goldmoney platform features like active trading and physical redemption capabilities. Finally, it summarizes Menē jewelry's mission to restore the link between jewelry and savings by selling transparently by gold weight.
Goldmoney Investor Presentation August 2019Goldmoney Inc.
This document provides an overview and update on Goldmoney Inc., which operates as a precious metals custodian and financial services company. It discusses Goldmoney's subsidiaries, including Schiff Gold and Lend & Borrow Trust, and investment in Menē jewelry. Goldmoney's business model aims to grow its tangible capital in gold grams per share over time through a "return on metal weight" approach. The document also summarizes new trading, payment, and redemption platforms launched by Goldmoney to improve clients' experience.
1) US interest rates are expected to continue rising due to high inflation and full employment in the US economy. This will likely lead to capital outflows from other countries and currency fluctuations globally.
2) Malaysia's ringgit currency is susceptible to speculation due to its free-floating exchange rate regime. However, Malaysia's economic fundamentals remain strong, with high growth potential and moderate debt levels.
3) Investors are advised to take a long term view of at least 5-10 years when investing in Malaysia, as political instability and currency volatility may persist in the short term. Malaysia's assets remain relatively attractive for long term investment.
Olympic Wealth Fund Javelin fund fact sheet class 'A' December endOlympic Wealth Fund
The Javelin Global Fund Fact Sheet provides information for the Class A shares as of December 2014. Over the 3 year period the fund has grown 69.30% and since its July 2011 inception has grown 60.04%. For 2014 the fund is up 118.75% year to date. The top holdings are in Arch Financial, Alibaba Group, GW Pharmaceuticals, and Suncor Energy. The fund aims to provide capital appreciation through an aggressive growth style invested in listed equities and private equity.
- The Conquest BCI MidCap Portfolio declined 4.71% in January 2016, underperforming benchmarks like the S&P 500 which fell 4.96% and Russell Mid-Cap which dropped 6.55%.
- Since inception in July 2010, the portfolio has gained 216% compared to 120% for the S&P 500 and 106% for the Russell Mid-Cap.
- The portfolio utilizes fundamental analysis and bottom-up stock selection of mid-cap companies positioned to benefit from the current business cycle with a total of 44 positions and $87 million in assets as of January 31, 2016.
Olympic Wealth Management Group was founded in Barbados to manage the Olympic Wealth Fund, which invests in emerging markets around the world. The Javelin Global Emerging Markets Fund aims to identify high-growth companies in developing countries to maximize long-term returns for clients. Javelin uses a focus investing strategy developed by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett to find undervalued companies with sustainable advantages. The fund offers high watermark and hurdle rate performance fees to closely align client and manager goals. Risk is managed through diversification, liquidity, and a long-term perspective.
Olympic Wealth Management Group was founded in Barbados to manage the Olympic Wealth Fund, which invests in emerging markets around the world. The Javelin Global Emerging Markets Fund aims to identify high-growth companies in developing countries to maximize long-term returns for clients. Javelin uses a focus investing strategy developed by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett to find undervalued companies with sustainable advantages. The fund offers high water marks and hurdle rates to align client and manager goals. Risk is managed through diversification, liquidity, and a long-term perspective. Client service is a top priority to foster understanding and involvement.
Jeff Pesta became frustrated with investment professionals who offered market predictions that often turned out to be wrong. This led him to research active investment management strategies. He believes third-party active managers are best suited to implement sophisticated portfolio allocation and trading models. Pesta conducts rigorous due diligence on managers to evaluate their methodology and ability to implement their strategies. He selects managers focused on risk management to protect retiree clients from large drawdowns and volatility. Pesta believes active management performs best in clearly defined trending markets and can significantly outperform passive strategies in poor market years.
AFC Asia Frontier Fund Presentation: December 2015Thomas Hugger
The AFC Asia Frontier Fund invests in public equities of Asian frontier countries that are seeing increasing consumption due to favorable demographic trends, rising incomes and high GDP growth. The fund invests in listed equities of companies that have their principal business activities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Iraq, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The AFC Asia Frontier Fund is positioned to take advantage of the continuing economic shifts in these countries and offers high returns combined with significant diversification opportunities.
This Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
1. Long-term capital growth
2. Investment in units of overseas funds which invest in equity, debt and short term securities of issuers around the world
3. High Risk**
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the Scheme is suitable for them.
**Risk may be represented as:
Low: Investors understand that their principal will be at low risk
Moderately Low: Investors understand that their principal will be at moderately low risk
Moderate: Investors understand that their principal will be at moderate risk
Moderately High: Investors understand that their principal will be at moderately high risk
High: Investors understand that their principal will be at high risk
GEI was incorporated in August 2010 with a market capitalization of $50 million. It develops synergies among experienced financial professionals to provide effective market penetration for various investment products and services. GEI works with investors and experts to turn ideas into successful ventures through unique investment options and opportunities, prioritizing clients' interests. GEI is active in markets including the US, Canada, China, South Korea, Australia and focuses on restructuring, acquisitions, commodities, and mining investments.
The document summarizes a global macro hedge fund called Zaratan Capital. It provides an overview of the firm, management team, and investment process. Some key points:
- Zaratan Capital utilizes a global macro strategy to take advantage of trends across rates, currencies, commodities, and equity markets globally using liquid derivatives.
- The investment team has over 75 years of combined experience in finance and has worked together for over a decade. They implement a process focused on macro theme identification, trade construction, portfolio construction, and risk management.
- Past performance shows the strategy has achieved positive returns with low volatility and the ability to withstand market drawdowns when employed by team members previously. The fund aims to provide
The document describes the Entrepreneur US All Cap Strategy managed by EntrepreneurShares, LLC. The strategy aims to outperform the Russell 3000 index by investing in entrepreneurial US companies with market capitalizations over $200 million. EntrepreneurShares uses proprietary quantitative and qualitative filters based on 15 key entrepreneurial traits to select companies led by entrepreneurs that have generated significant performance. The investment process begins with over 55,000 publicly traded companies and applies filters to select around 100 companies for the strategy's portfolio.
Olympic Wealth Fund Marathon Class 'A' April Fact sheetRichard Baxter
The Marathon Freedom Fund SP is a global equity fund that seeks capital growth through focus investing in well-run businesses with competitive advantages. The fund aims to provide balanced growth and is medium risk. Since its launch in May 2013, a $10,000 investment is now worth $23,592, representing a return of 123.6%. In April 2015, the fund added to its position in Gilead Sciences, a leading biopharmaceutical company. The fund manager expects a cautious outlook in May and June as these are typically seasonal selling months.
The document provides an overview of Old Mutual Global Emerging Markets Fund. It discusses why emerging markets offer attractive opportunities due to factors like demographics, consumption growth, and currently depressed valuations. It introduces the experienced investment team and their bottom-up, valuation-focused approach. It outlines the multi-factor investment process, including rigorous fundamental analysis and risk management. Finally, it shows the fund's top holdings and strong long-term performance record versus peers.
The secrets of how those multi billionaire become wealthy.tttan
The document discusses whether one should start investing and provides information on various investment options. It notes that inflation and price increases mean even a 10% yearly return may just break even. Fixed deposits of 3-4% are not advisable. Developing countries have shown that long-term stock speculation over 30-40 years can yield high profits, as seen from examples of companies in Malaysia and the US. Investing in China is suggested as the country's economy and companies are growing rapidly. Over-the-counter (OTC) markets are presented as a way to invest in small and medium enterprises that have potential for high returns before listing on larger stock exchanges.
Tom Naughton's Prusik Asian Equity Income fund has performed strongly over the past year, returning 18% compared to the sector average of 14%. The fund focuses on high-conviction, small-cap stocks in Asia and has a current yield of 4.8%. Naughton cites good stock picking across markets as the main driver of recent performance. However, he acknowledges mistakes including an underweight position in outperforming Australia and overweights in underperforming Hong Kong and China. He remains cautious on India given high valuations and sees a potential Chinese banking crisis as one of the largest risks to the portfolio.
The document is a presentation from Polen Capital describing their investment strategy and firm. The key points are:
- Polen Capital is an independently owned investment firm founded in 1979 that manages over $6 billion in assets for institutional and individual clients.
- Their investment team has over 87 years of combined experience and their focus growth strategy aims to identify competitively advantaged companies characterized by strong earnings growth, free cash flow, and financial strength for long-term investment.
- Polen Capital uses a rigorous, bottom-up research process to select approximately 20 stocks for their portfolio that meet criteria such as high return on equity, stable margins, and shareholder-oriented management teams.
J.T. Mullen is the Chief Investment Strategist at Fairport Asset Management, bringing over 30 years of experience. Previously, he was the Chief Financial Officer at The Cleveland Foundation for 23 years, growing their endowment from $400 million to $1.8 billion. John Silvis is the Director of Investments at Fairport and has over 15 years of experience. Richard D'Amico is the Manager of Investments and oversees fixed income and alternative investments. The presentation provides an economic and market outlook for 2012 and discusses Fairport's investment philosophy and process.
This document discusses Equilibrium Wealth Management's investment philosophy and approach. It emphasizes balancing return, risk, and capital preservation. It highlights the firm's experienced team and strategic partnerships with LPL Financial and HighPoint Advisor Group. The investment strategy focuses on asset allocation, including non-traditional investments, to reduce risk and increase returns for clients based on their individual tolerance for risk.
Daniel J. Johnedis is an experienced investment manager and portfolio consultant with over 25 years of experience. He has held Chief Investment Officer roles at several firms where he developed investment programs, conducted manager research, constructed portfolios, and presented to clients. He has a proven track record of outperforming benchmarks and consistently delivered top quartile returns. He has extensive experience in portfolio management, asset allocation, manager due diligence, and client services.
This document provides an overview of Braver Wealth Management, an SEC registered investment advisory firm founded in 1987. It manages $550 million in assets using quantitative investment strategies focused on downside protection, risk control, and wealth preservation. Key aspects of its investment philosophy include acting to harvest gains while avoiding major declines, and utilizing cash as a true investment during periods of market weakness.
Nelson Obus of Wynnefield Capital, Inc. is an American businessman and hedge fund manager As an out-spoken critic of the SEC, Nelson Obus is the president of Wynnefield Capital, Inc., an employee-owned hedge fund, specializing in value stocks of small-cap companies.
The document summarizes Wells Fargo's small cap value equity investment strategy. It introduces the investment team and describes their philosophy of investing in undervalued small cap companies. It then outlines their three-step investment process of quantitative screening, fundamental research, and portfolio construction to select between 90-125 holdings while controlling risk. The team seeks to add value through bottom-up security selection and applying their process consistently over the long term.
This presentation describes the core tenants of investment success. Elevation Wealth Management applies this approach to every client relationship and partners with our clients to create real long-term wealth.
Paul Hughes is an accomplished business leader and dealmaker with over 30 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and executive management. He has extensive expertise in deal sourcing, strategic planning, financing, and enabling companies to meet their business targets. His resume outlines experience as Executive Director of Finance at Harmon International Energy, President and CEO of Pan Asia Biofuels Corporation, and various investment banking roles where he completed over $300 million in financing transactions. He possesses strong skills in financial analysis, negotiation, business development, and presentation.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on risks and cash flow challenges facing CFOs. It introduces the panelists from various companies including SingerLewak, B. Riley, Sheppard Mullin, and J2 Global Communications. It then discusses the top risks CFOs face according to surveys, including economic recovery, healthcare laws, and financial regulations. It also outlines SingerLewak's view of the top 5 essential risks for mid-market CFOs. The document then shifts to discussing challenges around capital markets and sources of capital available to mid-market companies.
Lookout presentation for companies april 2013Merrette Moore
Lookout Capital provides growth capital and strategic advisory to small and growing companies. They operate with two guiding principles - helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and being patient, people-focused investors seeking long-term returns. They typically invest between $500k-$20M in companies generating $2M-$10M in revenue, focusing on North Carolina companies. They are actively involved through board representation and management consulting, with the goal of helping portfolio companies achieve their strategic plans and increase shareholder value over the long term.
The document describes the MKM Opportunity Fund, which invests in small cap companies using a private equity strategy while maintaining liquidity as a public fund. It has achieved strong returns since inception in 2008 and invests in underserved small and micro-cap companies through direct deals. The fund is managed by experienced investment professionals and takes steps to both maximize upside through warrants while mitigating downside risk. It provides an example investment in Valley Forge Composite Technologies, a homeland security technology company.
FIG Partners is an employee-owned broker/dealer that specializes in bank and thrift stocks. It offers services including research, capital raising, strategic advisory, trading, and sales. The document provides an overview of FIG Partners' fixed income division, which offers sales and trading in various fixed income assets, as well as advisory services related to interest rate hedging, valuation, risk assessment, and more. Biographies of the division's senior staff are also included.
The document provides an overview of the current economic and market environment, common investor challenges, and strategies for meeting retirement needs. It discusses a mix of positive and negative factors for the economy and markets in 2011. It also presents a case study of a couple retiring in 5 years and analyzes their income needs and assets to determine how to address any shortfalls. The document recommends following a comprehensive consulting process and using a variety of asset classes and strategies to pursue goals.
This document profiles several individuals involved with Big Path Capital, an investment bank focused on impact and sustainable investing. It introduces Shawn Lesser and Michael Whelchel, the co-founders of Big Path Capital, and provides brief biographies of several directors and a broker-dealer also involved with the company. It then provides an overview of Big Path Capital, describing its mission to help mission-driven companies and funds while preserving their missions through financial transactions, and its focus on working with companies, funds, hosting events for institutional investors, and field building through its Impact Academy and SmarterMoney+ Review publication.
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1. Julian Pick, CFA – Global Portfolio Manager & Analyst
Polen Global Growth
2. Table of Contents
www.polencapital.com
I. Firm
Mission Statement p. 1
Firm Overview p. 2
Client Focus p. 3
What Sets Us Apart? p. 4
Our Investment Team p. 5
II. Polen Capital Global Growth
Investment Philosophy p. 6
Investment Strategy Part I p. 7
Investment Strategy Part II p. 8
Research Process p. 9
Investment Process p. 10
Portfolio Construction p. 11
How We Manage Risk p. 12
Portfolio Summary Part I p. 13
Historical Performance Summary p. 14
Portfolio Summary Part II p. 15
Portfolio Metrics p. 16
Investing Across the Growth Spectrum p. 17
Sell Discipline p. 18
Summary p. 19
III. Appendix
Global Portfolio World Map p. 20
Portfolio Exposures Part I p. 21
Portfolio Exposures Part II – p. 22
Emerging Markets
Biographies p. 23-25
GIPS Disclosure p. 26-27
3. Our mission is to preserve and grow client
assets to protect their present and enable
their future.
Mission Statement
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Corporate, 16%
Endowment &
Foundation, 4%
Public Fund,
22%
Union/Taft‐
Hartley, 2%
UMA, 26%
Healthcare, 2%
High Net Worth,
20%
Mutual Fund,
8%
• Children’s Hospital of Orange County
• City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• City of Orlando, Florida
• Department of Treasury of the State of New Jersey
• Fortune 100 Defined Benefit Plan
• Hawaii Roofers Local Union 221
• Prominent Children’s Hospital
• Large Canadian Financial Institution
• NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company
• Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
• Large European Corporate Pension Plan
$5.9 Billion
~$2.8 Billion
$279 Million
6 Accounts > $100MM
50 Clients > $10MM
Accounts
Representative Client List
Firm Overview (as of March 31, 2015)
Largest Client
Firm Assets*
Total Assets
Institutional Assets
Firm Highlights
• Independently Owned and Employee Controlled
• Founded in 1979
• 31 employees
• Based in Boca Raton, Florida
• Investment Team with 84 years combined experience
• All employees invested in firm products
• Focus Growth and Global Growth Strategies:
– Separately Managed Account
– Mutual Fund
– UCITS (for non-U.S. investors)
*Invested in Focus Growth Strategy
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Client Focus: Institutional, High Net Worth and Sub-Advisory
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Institutional
High Net Worth
Sub-Advisory
Total AUM by Client (millions)
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What Sets Us Apart?
Exclusive focus on high-quality growth investing
We reduce risk by investing in fewer, high-quality businesses
Time is on our side: investment performance from compound
earnings growth
Independent, business-focused research
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Our Investment Team
Mr. Davidowitz joined Polen Capital in 2005. Mr.
Davidowitz leads the investment team and is the lead
Portfolio Manager on the firm’s flagship Focus Growth
strategy. Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr. Davidowitz
spent five years as Vice President and Research
Analyst at Osprey Partners Investment Management.
Before joining Osprey Partners, Mr.
Davidowitz spent one year as a Research Analyst at Value Line, Inc.
and five years in the health care sector holding various analytical
positions at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Mr. Davidowitz
received his B.S. with high honors in Public Health from Rutgers
University and a Masters in Business Administration from the City
University of New York, Baruch College Zicklin School of Business.
Mr. Davidowitz is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA
Institute and the CFA Society of South Florida.
Dan Davidowitz, CIO & Portfolio Manager*
Mr. Ficklin joined Polen Capital in 2003. Mr.
Ficklin is Co-Portfolio Manager & Research
Analyst on the firm’s flagship Focus Growth
strategy. Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr.
Ficklin spent one year working as an equity
analyst with Morningstar and four years as a
tax consultant to Fortune 500 companies
with Price Waterhouse. Mr. Ficklin graduated Magna Cum Laude
from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Accounting,
earned a M.S.A. from Appalachian State University, and earned an
MBA with high honors from The University of Chicago Booth School
of Business. Mr. Ficklin is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Damon Ficklin, Portfolio Manager & Analyst*
Mr. Morris joined Polen Capital
in 2011. Prior to joining Polen
Capital, Mr. Morris spent a
year in research and
marketing roles with Prudential
Insurance and Millennium
Global Asset Management
Prior to that, Mr. Morris served as an officer in the
U.S. Navy for seven years. Mr. Morris received his
B.S. in History from the U.S. Naval Academy, and
earned an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Todd Morris, Research Analyst* Stephen Atkins, Research Analyst
Mr. Atkins joined Polen
Capital in 2012. Prior to
joining Polen Capital, Mr.
Atkins spent twelve years as a
portfolio manager at Northern
Trust Investments, including
eight years as a mutual fund
co-manager. Before joining Northern Trust, Mr.
Atkins spent two years as a portfolio manager at Carl
Domino Associates, LP. Mr. Atkins received his B.S.
in Business Administration from Georgetown
University and a General Course degree from the
London School of Economics. Mr. Atkins is a CFA
charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and
the CFA Society of South Florida.
Brandon Ladoff, Global Research Analyst
Mr. Ladoff joined Polen
Capital in 2013. Prior to
joining Polen Capital, Mr.
Ladoff spent over four years
as a corporate lawyer at
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
LLP. Prior to that, he spent a
year as a Tax associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP. Mr. Ladoff received his B.S. in Accounting from
the University of Florida, where he graduated
summa cum laude. He also completed a Certificate
in Business Policy at the Wharton School of
Business and earned a J.D. from the University of
Pennsylvania Law School, where he graduated cum
laude.
Mr. Pick joined Polen Capital in 2014. Mr. Pick is
Portfolio Manager on the firm’s Global Growth strategy.
Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr. Pick spent the
majority of his career as a Research Analyst and
Portfolio Manager with Janus Capital in Denver,
Colorado where he co-managed the Janus Institutional
International Equity Portfolio and the Janus Advisor
International Equity Fund. His prior experience also includes working
at Sands Capital Management in Arlington, Virginia as a Partner and
Senior Portfolio Manager where he helped launch the Sands Global
Growth Strategy. Mr. Pick also served as Managing Director of Global
Equities with Deutsche Bank in London. Mr. Pick received his B.S.
with Distinction in Economics from George Mason University, and is a
CFA charterholder.
Julian Pick, Global Portfolio Manager & Analyst
Jeff Mueller, Research Analyst
Jeff joined Polen Capital in 2013.
Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr.
Mueller spent 10 years in the
U.S. Marine Corps, during which
he flew over 250 combat
missions in F/A-18s. Mr. Mueller
received his B.A. in
Communications and Business Administration from
Trinity University in San Antonio where he was Captain
of the Men's Tennis Team, an All American and NCAA
Champion. Jeff is a Tillman Scholar and earned his
MBA from Columbia Business School where he was a
graduate of the Value Investing Program. Mr. Mueller
graduated from Columbia with Honors and Distinction.
84 years of Combined Investment Experience - *Equity Ownership - Open and Candid Communication
Teamwork Wins
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Investment Philosophy
Align with our clients and invest alongside clients
Sustainable earnings growth drives wealth creation
Invest in high-quality, durable growth businesses
Concentrated, best-ideas portfolio
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• Valuation reflects earnings power over time
• We invest in businesses that meet the following criteria:
Investment Strategy Part I
Exclusive focus on wealth-creating businesses - No leveraged or commoditized industries - No state controlled enterprises
1. Leadership in a promising space
2. Significant and durable competitive advantage
3. Management mission and value-added
4. Exceptional financial strength
5. Sustainable, above-average growth
6. Rational valuation
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Investment Strategy Part II
Our Criteria
Leadership in a promising space
Significant and durable competitive
advantage
Management mission and value-added
Exceptional financial strength
Sustainable, above-average growth
Rational valuation
Expanded Criteria - Large Cap bias - Balance sheet and cash flow focus
Our Metrics
Market share, innovation and demand-
creation
Pricing power, return on capital and repeat
revenues
Governance and mission - appropriate
compensation and ownership
Cash flow and net debt
Growth in organic revenue, earnings and
cash flow
Expected return (5 years)
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Research Process
Steps for Inclusion in the Portfolio
IDEA GENERATION &
PRELIMINARY RESEARCH
INDEPENDENT & BUSINESS-
FOCUSED RESEARCH
PEER REVIEW PORTFOLIO MANAGER
REVIEW
Growth,
returns and
competitive
landscape
Financial
criteria
Qualitative
criteria
Build
investment
case and
identify risks
Formal
presentation,
discussion and
peer review
Portfolio
construction
Evaluate
expected return
and any
changes to
investment
case
Focus on highest-quality growth - Maintain a high bar - Long-term holdings
Space Screen Presentation &
Discussion
Deep DiveShallow
Dive
Final
Decision
Ongoing
Review
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Portfolio Construction
< 25% of Portfolio
• 0-10 holdings
• 5%+ weights
General Guideline As of March 31, 2015
> 50% of Portfolio
• 15-25 holdings
• 2.5% to 5% weights
< 25% of portfolio
• 0-10 holdings
• 1.0% to 2.5% weights
<5% Cash 9% Cash
25-40 Holdings 29 Holdings
0% of Portfolio
• 0 holdings
• 5%+ weights
70% of Portfolio
• 19 holdings
• 2.5% to 5% weights
21% of Portfolio
• 10 holdings
• 1.0% - 2.5% weights
• High conviction, best-ideas portfolio
• No marginal holdings
• Portfolio weights: conviction + expected returns
• Earnings power drives portfolio weighting
• ‘Fat in the middle’
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How We Manage Risk
We define risk as permanent loss of capital. Risk mitigation is ingrained in our process.
Business Risk
Independent research: knowing our investments well
Exclusive focus on high-quality businesses
Financial Risk
‘Fortress’ balance sheets:
Low or no debt, self-funding and recurring cash flow
Policy Risk
No high-risk domiciles
No highly regulated industries
Large Cap / multinational bias
Macro Risk
Low exposure to cyclical businesses
Secular growth, repeat revenues and cash flow businesses
Market Risk
Long-term holdings
Expected return: avoid paying the wrong price for the right
business
Currency Risk
Diversification by currency
Global / multinational bias
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Portfolio Summary Part I
Holdings 25 - 40 (29 as of March 31, 2015)
Position 1.5% - 5% at time of purchase
Expected Turnover < 25% (anticipated holding period: 5+ years)
Emerging Markets 0% - 25% (10% as of March 31, 2015)
Cash Fully invested (0% - 5% residual cash)
Currency Unhedged
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Polen Global Growth Performance as of March 31, 2015*
Polen (Gross) MSCI ACWI Polen (Net)
March 2015 -0.33% -1.49% -0.33%
Since Inception (1/1/15) 2.99% 2.43% 2.99%
Supplemental information to the fully compliant composite performance which accompanies this presentation. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Historical Performance Review
1st Quarter 2015 Performance Summary:
The Polen Global Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) was launched on January 1, 2015 with the objective of
preserving and growing clients’ capital over time.
We intend to achieve the Portfolio’s objective through concentrated investments in high-quality growth
businesses around the world.
Despite U.S. Dollar strength, the Portfolio’s holdings delivered high-teens earnings per share growth in
the calendar fourth quarter of 2014 (results reported in the first quarter 2015). We expect mid-teens
earnings per share growth over the next five years.
Low portfolio turnover in the quarter is consistent with our long-term approach to identifying and investing
in best-of-breed growth businesses.
For the first quarter of 2015 and the first quarter since the inception of the strategy, the Polen Global
Growth Portfolio returned 2.99% gross of fees. This compares to 2.43% for Portfolio’s benchmark, the
MSCI All Country World Index.
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As of March 31, 2015
Name
Percentage of
Portfolio
Market Cap
(Millions)
P/E Trailing 12
Months
P/E Forward 12
Months Net Debt/Capital
Polen Long-Term
EPS % Growth
Estimates
Abbott Laboratories 4.5% 69,867 20.3 20.9 0.1 12.0
Accenture Plc 3.6% 61,207 17.2 18.8 -0.9 12.0
AIA Group Limited 4.9% 75,815 23.2 19.6 0.1 12.0
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR 2.5% 205,187 46.7 29.3 -0.4 30.0
Apple Inc. 2.7% 724,981 15.7 13.9 0.1 10.0
ARM Holdings plc 2.6% 23,165 47.6 34.1 -0.4 17.5
ASML Holding NV NY Registered Shs 1.8% 43,739 28.4 23.1 -0.2 25.0
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 2.5% 40,859 28.5 26.7 -0.2 12.0
Baidu, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A 4.0% 57,546 32.2 24.9 -0.4 27.5
Celgene Corporation 2.0% 92,247 31.0 22.3 -0.1 20.0
Check Point Softw are Technologies Ltd. 2.0% 15,639 22.0 20.0 -0.3 10.0
CSL Limited 2.4% 33,347 26.1 22.0 0.3 12.0
Facebook, Inc. Class A 2.0% 229,948 47.5 38.8 -0.3 30.0
Fastenal Company 2.1% 12,259 24.8 21.5 0.0 18.0
Google Inc. Class C 4.6% 372,734 21.4 18.4 -0.5 18.0
MasterCard Incorporated Class A 2.4% 99,570 28.0 23.7 -0.8 20.0
Nestle S.A. 4.5% 239,432 21.4 21.3 0.1 11.0
NIKE, Inc. Class B 4.6% 86,685 28.7 25.8 -0.3 15.0
Novozymes A/S Class B 1.1% 14,090 39.7 33.7 -0.1 13.0
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. 3.8% 21,971 29.5 24.5 0.3 18.0
Priceline Group Inc 2.7% 60,458 21.8 19.4 0.0 19.0
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc 2.6% 61,870 25.5 23.7 0.2 10.0
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3.8% 46,245 45.0 41.2 -0.1 20.0
SGS SA 3.1% 14,698 22.7 23.0 0.1 12.0
Starbucks Corporation 3.9% 71,063 34.2 27.8 0.0 18.0
Tencent Holdings Ltd. 3.1% 177,912 44.8 33.3 -0.2 22.0
TJX Companies, Inc. 3.5% 47,966 22.1 20.8 -0.2 12.0
Visa Inc. Class A 4.9% 161,170 27.8 23.4 -0.2 20.0
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 3.1% 15,901 19.2 17.7 0.1 13.0
Cash 8.8% -- -- -- -- --
Polen Global Grow th (w eighted average) 115,206 25.9 22.9 -0.1 15.1
MSCI ACWI 92,331 18.5 15.9 0.2 6.4*
Portfolio Summary Part II
*Our long-term estimates for the market indices are based on 10 year historical data through 2013 which captures different market cycles
Source: Factset
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As of March 31, 2015
Portfolio Metrics
Polen Global Growth MSCI ACWI
Holdings 29 2,469
Active Share 94% --
Countries of Domicile 9 46
Weighted Average
Market Cap ($mm)
115,206 92,331
Estimated 3-5 Year
EPS Growth
15.9% 11.0%
P/E (NTM) 22.9 15.9
PEG Ratio 1.4 1.4
Dividend Yield 1.1% 2.3%
Estimated 3- 5 Year EPS Growth - IBES
Source: Factset
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Sell Discipline
We sell holdings in the following circumstances
No longer meets our buy/hold criteria
No longer meets our valuation criteria: no longer double-
digit expected annual return
To fund a more compelling investment
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Polen Global Growth vs. MSCI ACWI
As of March 31, 2015
Portfolio Exposures Part I
Domicile MSCI Sectors
Source: Factset
*Information Technology sector includes Visa and Mastercard
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Cash
Financials
Energy
Materials
Telecomm
Services
Utilities
Consumer
Staples
Industrials
Health Care
Consumer
Discretionary
Information
Technology*
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Cash
Japan
Europe
Latin America
North America
Africa/Mideast
Asia/Pacific Ex
Japan
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As of March 31, 2015
Portfolio Exposures Part II – Emerging Markets
(By Domicile)
Frontier 0% Emerging
Markets 10%
Developed
Markets 90%
Polen Global Growth
Emerging
Markets 10%
Developed
Markets 90%
MSCI ACWI
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Biographies
B.S. and MBA from the University of Alabama where he was a student athlete. Mr. Moss is a
CFA charterholder and a Certified Public Accountant. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the
CFA Society of South Florida, and the AICPA. Mr. Moss currently serves on the Board of the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Palm Beach Chapter and formerly served on the Board of the
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Stan C. Moss, Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Moss joined Polen Capital in 2003. Mr. Moss is responsible for the
strategic direction of the firm. Mr. Moss leads distribution and business
management for the firm, and serves as Chief Risk Officer. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Mr. Moss served in CFO, strategic planning, operational
and business development capacities for AmSouth Wealth and Asset
Management. Prior to AmSouth Mr. Moss was an Auditor for Coopers &
Lybrand focusing on financial services companies. Mr. Moss received his
Mr. Xuereb joined Polen Capital Management in 2011. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, over a 15 year period, Mr. Xuereb served roles in equity
research, portfolio specialist and Institutional client service for both
domestic and global equity portfolios for AllianceBernstein in New York
City. Before joining AllianceBernstein, Mr. Xuereb spent two years as an
accountant at Dean Witter. He received his B.A. in accounting from the
City University of New York, Queens College.
Anthony Xuereb, Relationship Manager
Ms. Bilsky joined Polen Capital Management in 2005. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Ms. Bilsky spent four and a half years with RCM Capital
Management in San Francisco as a Senior Associate in the Client
Relations and Marketing Group. In addition, she spent three years with
TDWaterhouse as a Customer Relationship Officer. She received her
B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University.
Svetlana Bilsky, Senior Relationship Associate
Mr. Jensen joined Polen Capital in 2013. Prior to joining Polen Capital,
Eric was a student athlete at Wheaton College (MA) where he received
his B.S. in Mathematics and Economics with a Statistics Minor. He
graduated with magna cum laude honors from Wheaton and was a
recipient of the Jean Mulcahy Keefe ’44 Prize in Economics. Mr. Jensen
was named conference player of the year and was an Academic All-
American 1st Team selection in 2013.
Eric Jensen, Performance Analyst
Mr. Haymes joined Polen Capital Management in 2013. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Mr. Haymes spent seven years with INTECH Investment
Management as SVP Investment Specialist servicing consultant and client
relationships. Prior to that, Mr. Haymes spent five years with CRA
RogersCasey as Director, Investment Consulting. Prior to that, Mr.
Haymes served as Director of Investments for the Communities
Foundation of Texas. He also spent 10 years at NationsBank as a VP and
INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS TEAM
Jim Haymes, Director of Institutional Relations
relationship manager. Mr. Haymes holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of North
Texas. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses. He is a CFA charterholder and a
member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of South Florida.
Mr. Gunther joined Polen Capital Management in 2005. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Mr. Gunther spent the previous seven years within the
Private Client Divisions of Wachovia Wealth Management, Oppenheimer
& Co. and Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown. He has a B.A. in Finance from
Loyola University in Maryland where he was a student athlete. Mr.
Gunther is a Certified Investment Management Analyst and a Chartered
Market Technician. He is also a member of the Investment Management
Consultants Association and the Market Technicians Association.
John Gunther, Senior Relationship Manager
Mr. Podbelski joined Polen Capital Management in 2008. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Mr. Podbelski spent the previous two years as a Regional
Manager with Managers Investment Group. Prior to that role, Mr.
Podbelski spent five years as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in
Santa Monica, CA. He received his B.A. from Brandeis University where
he was an all-conference baseball player. Mr. Podbelski is also a
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst.
Ian Podbelski, Senior Relationship Manager
Mr. Baena joined Polen Capital Management in 2014. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Mr. Baena spent 4 years with Franklin Templeton
Investments as a Client Service Business Analyst working with various
institutional distribution teams. He received his B.S. in Finance and
Multinational Business Operations from Florida State University. He holds
FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Christian Baena, Relationship Associate
Mr. Jones joined Polen Capital in 2014. Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr.
Jones was a senior leader for over 23 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. A
decorated combat veteran, Mr. Jones flew over 400 combat hours in
F/A-18s. Mr. Jones received his B.A. in Business Management from the
University of Colorado where he was a member of the football team. Mr.
Jones earned his M.A. from King’s College of London where he
graduated with Merit.
ADVISOR RELATIONS TEAM
Chip Jones, Director of Advisor Relations
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Mr. Gonzalez joined Polen Capital Management in 2014. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Mr. Gonzalez spent the previous three years as a
Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch. Prior to that role, Mr. Gonzalez
spent over four years as a Country Research Director with the Oxford
Business Group, a London-based research and consultancy firm. Mr.
Gonzalez graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Finance
and B.A. in Economics. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Leonardo Gonzalez, Relationship Associate
Biographies
Ms. Curtis joined Polen Capital in 2013. Prior to joining Polen
Capital, Ms. Curtis spent two years with West Face Capital, Inc. in
operations. Prior to that, Ms. Curtis spent one year as an Operations
Analyst at Perimeter Financial and six years at TD Bank Financial
Group in Toronto in various operational positions. Ms. Curtis has a
Bachelor of Arts (Hon) in Economics and Political Science from York
University of Toronto. Ms. Curtis is CFA Level II candidate. .
Irina Curtis, Sr. Associate, Operations
Mrs. Rajoo joined Polen Capital in 2013. Prior to joining Polen
Capital Mrs. Rajoo spent three years with Genspring Family Offices
head quartered in Jupiter, Florida as a Reconciliation Specialist. In
addition, she spent five years with American Securities Group as
Trader and Billing Team Leader. She received her B.A. in Finance
from Florida State University.
Kavita Rajoo, Associate, Operations
Mr. Driscoll joined Polen Capital Management in 2014. He has over
22 years of investment industry experience, evenly split between
operations and trading. Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr. Driscoll was
a Vice President, senior Derivatives Operations Manager at BNY
Mellon for one of the largest hedge funds in the world. Prior to that,
he was a Futures and FX trader with John W. Henry & Co in Boca
Raton, FL. for 7 ½ years. At Putnam Investments in Boston, Mass.,
Stephen Driscoll, Sr. Associate, Operations & Trading
Mr. Driscoll had been a Vice President, trading North and South American equities,
as well as time spent trading Asian Emerging Market stocks. He began his career at
State Street Bank in Fund Accounting and Derivatives Operations. Mr. Driscoll
attended the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. degree in Business
Administration. He is a CFA Charterholder and member of the CFA Society of South
Florida and the South Florida Traders Association.
Ms. Haldane joined Polen Capital Management in 2013. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Ms. Haldane spent over 16 years as a Marketing/Client
Service representative at Hansberger Global Investors. Prior to that, Ms.
Haldane worked in international dental sales as a client relationship
manager. She received her A.A. in Communications from Broward
College.
Astrid Haldane, Senior Relationship Associate
Mr. Finn joined Polen Capital in 2012. Prior to joining Polen Capital,
Mr. Finn served over eight years as Vice President of Trading at
Hansberger Global Investors. There he was responsible for trading in
both developed and emerging markets for Institutional accounts. Mr.
Finn began his industry career in 2001 as an Assistant Trader with
Mackenzie Investment Management Inc., manager and distributor of
the Ivy Funds. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
John Finn, Trader
Mr. Gross joined Polen Capital Management in 2011. Prior to joining
Polen, Mr. Gross was a Regional Consultant with Goldman Sachs, and
previously spent four years with Managers Investment Group. He
received his B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from St.
Norbert College. Mr. Gross is also a Chartered Alternative Investment
Analyst.
John Gross, Relationship Manager
Mr. Powers joined Polen Capital in 2014. He has over 19 years of
investment management technology experience. Prior to joining Polen
Capital, Mr. Powers was Managing Director of Information Technology at
Hansberger Global Investors. He began his career at the University of
Miami managing the IT help desk and PC training program in addition to
teaching in the School of Business Administration and the university’s
OPERATIONS AND TRADING TEAM
Andrew Powers, Director of Information Technology
Information System Institute. Mr. Powers earned a Master of Science in Computer Information
Systems, an MBA, a Certificate in Telecommunications Management as well as a BA in
Finance all from the University of Miami.
Mr. Yacko joined Polen Capital in 2010. He has over 16 years of
investment industry experience encompassing operations, trading,
and client service. Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mr. Yacko was Vice
President, Trading for almost three years at NMF Asset Management,
Inc. His experience also includes Manager of Operations and
Trading at Carl Domino, Inc. and Relationship Officer with JP Morgan
Private Bank. He began his career in operations with Brandywine
Brian Yacko, Manager of Operations & Trading
Asset Management. Mr. Yacko attended Southern Illinois University where he earned
his B.S. in Business Management.
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Biographies
Mr. Devino joined Polen Capital Management in 2004. He has over
22 years of experience with investment management firms. Prior to
joining Polen Capital, Mr. Devino was the Corporate Accounting
Manager with Mackenzie Investment Management Inc., manager and
distributor of the Ivy Funds. He attended Florida State University
where he earned B.S. degrees in Accounting and Finance.
George Devino, Controller & Compliance Officer
Ms. Morales joined Polen Capital Management in 2004. Prior to
joining Polen Capital, Ms. Morales spent six years with MBNA in
various departments including Consumer Finance Customer
Assistance. She attended Florida Atlantic University.
Delia Morales, Office Administrator
Mr. Goldberg joined Polen Capital Management in 2014. Prior to
joining Polen Capital, Mr. Goldberg spent five years as a lawyer in the
investment management practice of Seward & Kissel LLP in New
York City, where he counseled registered investment adviser clients
regarding diverse legal and compliance issues. Mr. Goldberg
received his B.A. in Political Science with an Economics Minor from
American University, where he graduated magna cum laude. He
earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TEAM
Brian D. Goldberg, Director of Legal and Compliance (CCO)
Ms. Forgea joined Polen Capital Management in 2013. Prior to joining
Polen Capital, Ms. Forgea spent 10 years as an Executive
Administrator in the medical industry. Prior to that, Ms. Forgea
worked as an Administrative Assistant in the manufacturing and
entrepreneurial start-up workspace. She will receive her A.A. in
Business Administration from Broward College in 2015.
Jill Forgea, Executive Assistant
Ms. Welch joined Polen Capital in 2015. She received her Bachelor
of Science in Computer Information Systems from Livingstone and
received her MBA from Nova Southeastern University. She has over
7 years’ experience in the financial services sector as a Senior
Accountant/Financial Analyst. She has worked with Credit Suisse
Investment and Private Banking as a Financial Accountant,
Norwegian Cruise Line as a lead Senior Accountant and Office
Depot/Office Max merger as a Senior Accountant.
Tenielle Welch, Financial Analyst
Melanie Laroche, Executive Assistant
Melanie Laroche joined Polen Capital Management in 2014. She has
over 10 years of experience with investment management firms.
Prior to joining Polen Capital, Mrs. Laroche was an Executive
Secretary to a series of International Funds at Federated Investors
Inc. in New York City. Mrs. Laroche received her B.F.A. in Computer
Graphics and Interactive Media with an Art History Minor from Pratt
Institute, Brooklyn.
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UMA Firm
Gross Net
2015* 5,875 1,521 4,354 $0.31 1 2.99% 2.78% 2.43% 0.0% - 10.63
Polen Gross
Composite
Dispersion
MSCI ACWI
Number of
Accounts
Composite Assets Annual Performance Results
Composite
3 Year Standard Deviation
Year
End
Total
(millions)
U.S. Dollars
(millions)
Assets
(millions)
Assets
(millions)
MSCI ACWI
GIPS Disclosure
Polen Capital Management
Global Growth Composite-Annual Disclosure Presentation
Total assets and UMA assets are supplemental information to the Annual Disclosure Presentation.
*Performance disclosures are located on the following page.
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*Performance represents partial period (January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015), assets and accounts are as of 3/31/15. ** 2015 3 Year Standard Deviation is as of 3/31/15 for MSCI
ACWI. 3 Year Standard Deviation is not available for the composite due to the composite’s January 1, 2015 creation date.
The Global Growth Composite created on January 1, 2015 contains fully discretionary global growth accounts that are not managed within a wrap fee structure and for comparison
purposes is measured against MSCI ACWI. Polen Capital invests exclusively in a portfolio of high quality liquid companies.
Polen Capital Management claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) and has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the GIPS
standards. Polen Capital Management has been independently verified by Ashland Partners & Company LLP for the periods April 1, 1992 through September 30, 2014. The verification
is available upon request.
Verification assesses whether (1) the firm has complied with all the composite construction requirements of the GIPS standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm’s policies and
procedures are designed to calculate and present performance in compliance with the GIPS standards. Verification does not ensure the accuracy of any specific composite
presentation.
Polen Capital Management is an independent registered investment adviser. The firm maintains a complete list and description of composites, which is available upon request. In July
2007, the firm was reorganized from an S-corporation into an LLC and changed names from Polen Capital Management, Inc. to Polen Capital Management, LLC.
Results are based on fully discretionary accounts under management, including those accounts no longer with the firm. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The U.S. Dollar is the currency used to express performance. Returns are presented gross and net of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income. Net of fee
performance was calculated using actual management fees. The annual composite dispersion presented is an asset-weighted standard deviation calculated for the accounts in the
composite the entire year. Policies for valuing portfolios, calculating performance, and preparing compliant presentations are available upon request.
The management fee schedule is as follows:
Institutional: Per annum fees for managing accounts are 85 basis points (0.85%) on the first $50 Million and 65 basis points (0.65%) on all assets above $50 Million of assets under
management. HNW: Per annum fees for managing accounts are 150 basis points (1.5%) of the first $500,000 of assets under management and 100 basis points (1.0%) of amounts
above $500,000 of assets under management. Actual investment advisory fees incurred by clients may vary.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results and future accuracy and profitable results cannot be guaranteed. Performance figures are presented gross of
management fees and have been calculated after the deduction of all transaction costs and commissions. Polen Capital is a SEC registered investment advisor and its investment
advisory fees are described in its Form ADV Part 2A. The advisory fees will reduce client’s returns. The chart below depicts the effect of a 1% management fee on the growth of one
dollar over a 10 year period at 10% (9% after fees) and 20% (19% after fees) assumed rates of return.
The MSCI ACWI Index is a market capitalization weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of equity-market performance throughout the world. The MSCI ACWI is
maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International, and is comprised of stocks from both developed and emerging markets.
The information provided in this document should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. There is no assurance that any securities discussed
herein will remain the composite or that the securities sold will not be repurchased. The securities discussed do not represent the composite’s entire portfolio. Actual holdings will vary
depending on the size of the account, cash flows, and restrictions. It should not be assumed that any of the securities transactions or holdings discussed will prove to be profitable, or
that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance of the securities discussed herein. A complete list of
our past specific recommendations for the last year is available upon request.
Return 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years 7 Years 8 Years 9 Years 10 Years
10% 1.1 1.21 1.33 1.46 1.61 1.71 1.95 2.14 2.36 2.59
9% 1.09 1.19 1.3 1.41 1.54 1.68 1.83 1.99 2.17 2.39
20% 1.2 1.44 1.73 2.07 2.49 2.99 3.58 4.3 5.16 6.19
19% 1.19 1.42 1.69 2.01 2.39 2.84 3.38 4.02 4.79 5.69
GIPS Disclosure
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