Management & Investment Process

Management

The investment team leverages high degrees of experience and knowledge within a disciplined investment process. Learn more about the Team.
  • Daniel L. Kane, CFA
  • Portfolio Manager
  • 26Years Investment
    Experience
  • Thomas A. Reynolds IV
  • Portfolio Manager
  • 25Years Investment
    Experience
  • Craig Inman, CFA
  • Portfolio Manager
  • 25Years Investment
    Experience

Investment Process

The investment team seeks to invest in cash-producing businesses in strong financial condition that are selling at undemanding valuations.

Attractive Valuation

  • Distinct discount to intrinsic value
  • Low expectations
  • Favorable risk/reward

Sound Financial Condition

  • Focus on financial flexibility and liquidity
  • Seek to protect capital in difficult environments
  • Allows management to pursue value-enhancing initiatives

Attractive Business Economics

  • Focus on free cash flow and return on capital capabilities
  • Ability to grow underlying business value
  • Avoid “value traps”

In-depth Investment Process

 

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Investment Results (% USD)

As of 31 August 2024 QTD YTD 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr Inception
Composite — Gross 7.94 8.58 17.06 6.39 11.47 7.78 12.11
Composite — Net 7.79 7.93 15.99 5.40 10.44 6.78 11.06
Russell Midcap® Value Index 8.04 12.95 20.19 5.39 10.78 8.30 9.64
Russell Midcap® Index 6.83 12.14 20.16 3.51 11.23 9.57 9.64
As of 30 June 2024 QTD YTD 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr Inception
Composite — Gross -5.06 0.59 9.05 3.96 8.74 7.02 11.86
Composite — Net -5.28 0.13 8.04 2.99 7.73 6.03 10.81
Russell Midcap® Value Index -3.40 4.54 11.98 3.65 8.49 7.60 9.38
Russell Midcap® Index -3.35 4.96 12.88 2.37 9.45 9.04 9.43

Annual Returns (% USD)

Trailing 12 Months Ended 30 June 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Composite — Gross -13.16 55.87 -9.22 13.50 9.05
Composite — Net -13.99 54.46 -10.07 12.44 8.04

Calendar Year Returns (% USD)

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Composite — Gross 24.77 6.90 27.76 -12.11 19.35
Composite — Net 23.62 5.90 26.59 -12.95 18.24
Russell Midcap® Value Index 27.06 4.96 28.34 -12.03 12.71
Russell Midcap® Index 30.54 17.10 22.58 -17.32 17.23
Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. 

Past performance does not guarantee and is not a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance shown. Composite performance has been presented in both gross and net of investment management fees. 

Investment Risk: Investments will rise and fall with market fluctuations and investor capital is at risk. Investors investing in investment vehicles denominated in non-local currency should be aware of the risk of currency exchange fluctuations that may cause a loss of principal. These risks, among others, are further described in the Important Disclosures section which should be read in conjunction with this material. 
Top 10 Holdings
(% of total portfolio as of 31 August 2024)
First Citizens BancShares Inc (Financials) 4.4
Analog Devices Inc (Information Technology) 3.6
U-Haul Holding Co (Industrials) 3.2
Lamar Advertising Co (Real Estate) 3.0
Expedia Group Inc (Consumer Discretionary) 2.9
Arch Capital Group Ltd (Financials) 2.7
Vontier Corp (Information Technology) 2.7
Globe Life Inc (Financials) 2.5
Waters Corp (Health Care) 2.4
Centene Corp (Health Care) 2.4
Total 29.6%
Portfolio Statistics
(as of 31 August 2024)
Median Market Cap (Billions) $15.5
Weighted Avg. Market Cap (Billions) $24.4
Weighted Harmonic Avg. P/E (FY1) 15.2X
Weighted Harmonic Avg. P/E (FY2) 13.5X
Median Price/Book Value 2.5X
Median ROE 17.4%
Median Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio 4.9X
Active Share 93.4%
Annual Turnover 24.4%
Number of Securities 50
Cash (% of total portfolio) 2.0%
Market Cap Distribution
(% of portfolio securities as of 31 August 2024)

$ USD in billions
36.7+ 21.2
23.5–36.7 8.3
15.7–23.5 22.0
9.7–15.7 15.3
0–9.7 33.2
TOTAL 100.0%

Sector Diversification
(% of portfolio securities as of 31 August 2024)

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Securities of small- and medium-sized companies tend to have a shorter history of operations, be more volatile and less liquid and may have underperformed securities of large companies during some periods. Value securities may underperform other asset types during a given period. The costs associated with an investment will impact your return over time. These risks, among others, are further described in Artisan Partners Form ADV, which is available upon request. 

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Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of US mid-cap companies with lower price/book ratios and forecasted growth values. Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of roughly 800 US mid-cap companies. The index(es) are unmanaged; include net reinvested dividends; do not reflect fees or expenses; and are not available for direct investment. 

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