At KAR, We Invest in Quality.

We believe our definition of “quality” is different. It is disciplined. It is uncompromising. It defines who we are. Learn more.

Market Review: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Q4 2024 Market Review

KayneCast: A Self-fulfilling Virtuous Cycle

Market Review 4Q2024 Podcast | Episode 276

Article: What are Mid Caps? And Why You Should Invest in Them

KayneCast: The Cost of Confidence

International Small Cap Review of the Fourth Quarter of 2024 | KayneCast 275

Article: Active vs. Passive Investing Strategies

Meet
Chris Wright, CFA
Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst

March 12, 2025

Awards: KAR Awarded Top Guns Designation by Informa Financial Intelligence*

KAR received the PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade recognition for several of its investment strategies. The KAR Small Cap Core, KAR Small Cap Growth, KAR Small-Mid Cap Core, KAR Small-Mid Cap Value, and KAR Mid Cap Core strategies all received the Manager of the Decade designation for the 10-year period ending December 31, 2024. Learn more https://kayne.com/news/kar-awarded-top-guns-designation-for-2024/

 

KAR’s fundamental research is focused on depth, not breadth.

Our research process is designed to develop a deep understanding of the sources of competitive protections and control. Learn more.

October 15, 2024

News: KAR Talks Thematic Quality with The Wall Street Transcript

Adam Xiao, Portfolio Manager of KAR’s Thematic Quality Strategy sat down with The Wall Street Transcript to talk KAR’s investment philosophy, his research process, and the role of AI in the investment world.  Learn more.

Meet
Craig Stone
Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager, Senior Research Analyst and member of the Executive Management Committee
October 15, 2024

News: KAR Talks Thematic Quality with The Wall Street Transcript

Adam Xiao, Portfolio Manager of KAR’s Thematic Quality Strategy sat down with The Wall Street Transcript to talk KAR’s investment philosophy, his research process, and the role of AI in the investment world.  Learn more.

Video: Opportunities in International Small Cap Investing

*PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade 4Q 2023: The PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade ranking was issued in February 2024 and covers the ten-year period ending December 31, 2023. KAR did not pay any fees to participate in the ranking; however, KAR has paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the ranking and use of the PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade logo.