Investment Strategies
The KAR International Small Cap Portfolio is an international small-cap portfolio that focuses exclusively on high-quality companies in developed and emerging markets and purchased at attractive valuations. It is a high-conviction strategy that utilizes a bottom-up fundamental research approach to identify what we believe are the best companies at the most attractive prices within the high-quality universe.
Highlights
Asset Class: International Small Cap Equity
Primary Index: MSCI ACWI ex. U.S. Small Cap Index
Inception Date: January 1, 2012
Holdings Range: 40-60
Sector Constraint: Seek broad diversification, but no sector constraints
Geographic Constraint: Seek broad diversification, but no country constraints
Portfolio Turnover: 25% – 35%
Company |
Percent of equity (%) |
Country |
|---|---|---|
| Baltic Classifieds Group | 6.0 | United Kingdom |
| Rightmove | 5.5 | United Kingdom |
| Auto Trader Group | 4.9 | United Kingdom |
| Haw Par | 4.3 | Singapore |
| Alten | 3.5 | France |
| Total | 24.2 |
This report is based on the assumptions and analysis made and believed to be reasonable by Advisor. However, no assurance can be given that Advisor’s opinions or expectations will be correct. This report is intended for informational purposes only and should be not considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase securities. Holdings are subject to change. Holdings and weightings are based on a representative portfolio. Individual Investors’ holdings may differ slightly. Data is obtained by FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable. Numbers may not always add up due to rounding. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Holdings are subject to change. Holdings and weightings are based on a representative portfolio. Individual Investors’ holdings may differ slightly. The sector information represented above is based on GICS sector classifications. Data is obtained by FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable.
Holdings are subject to change. Holdings and weightings are based on a representative portfolio. Individual Investors’ holdings may differ slightly. Data is obtained by FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable.
KAR |
MSCI® ACWI |
|
|---|---|---|
| Quality | ||
| Return on Equity-Past 5 Years | 22.3% | 10.7% |
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.4x | 1.9x |
| Interest Expense Coverage | 6.3x | 3.5x |
| Growth | ||
| Earnings Per Share Growth-Past 5 Years | 8.2% | 8.9% |
| Earnings Per Share Growth-Past 10 Years | 14.5% | 7.7% |
| Dividend Per Share Growth-Past 5 Years | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| Dividend Per Share Growth-Past 10 Years | 10.9% | 7.1% |
| Value | ||
| P/E Ratio-Trailing 12 Months | 19.4x | 18.6x |
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Market Characteristics | ||
| $ Weighted Average Market Cap | $2.4 B | $2.5 B |
| Largest Market Cap | $7.5 B | $6.9 B* |
* Number is from MSCI factsheet as of [quarter end date].
KAR utilizes the interquartile method when calculating Debt/EBITDA. The interquartile method excludes outliers from an aggregate statistic such as weighted average. The interquartile method does not assume that data from the top or bottom of the distribution are outliers—only the extreme ends are excluded—and that it can be applied consistently as a quantitative method for most fundamental characteristics. Debt/EBITDA utilizes net debt for the calculation.
Data is obtained from FactSet Research Systems and BNY Mellon and is assumed to be reliable. Other principal consultant firms may use different algorithms to calculate selected statistics. Estimates are based on certain assumptions and historical information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns could be reduced, or losses incurred, due to currency fluctuations.
Annualized Returns (%)†
As of September 30, 2023Annual Returns (%)
KAR International
Small Cap
(gross)
KAR International
Small Cap
(net)‡
MSCI® ACWI ex.
U.S. Small Cap
Index
*January 1, 2012
†All periods less than one year are total returns and are not annualized. Returns are final.
‡Net of all fees and expenses. Assumes a 1% annual fee. Fees presented on the Disclosure page of the KAR International Small Cap fact sheet could vary from the assumed fee in the net-of-fee calculation, as actual fees paid by a particular client account differ depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business unit and size of mandate. The fee used on the Disclosure page of the KAR International Small Cap Core fact sheet utilizes an assumed maximum fee across the firm’s business units, which is further detailed on that page.
This material is deemed supplemental and complements the performance and disclosure on the Disclosure page of the KAR International Small Cap fact sheet. Returns of the Kayne Anderson Rudnick composite are final. For further details on the composite, please see the Disclosure page of the KAR International Small Cap fact sheet. Data is obtained from FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns could be reduced, or losses incurred, due to currency fluctuations.
KAR |
KAR |
MSCI® ACWI ex. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 4.18 | 3.25 | 0.00 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.58 | 0.52 | 0.34 |
| Information Ratio | 0.69 | 0.52 | N/A |
| Beta | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.00 |
| Downside Capture | 91.20 | 93.36 | 100.00 |
| Tracking Error | 6.01 | 6.01 | N/A |
*January 1, 2012
This material is deemed supplemental and complements the performance and disclosure on the Disclosure page of the KAR International Small Cap fact sheet. Returns of the Kayne Anderson Rudnick composite are final. For further details on the composite, please see the Disclosure page of the KAR International Small Cap fact sheet. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns could be reduced, or losses incurred, due to currency fluctuations.