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: Markets in Transition

Q1 2026 Market Review

KayneCast: Markets in Transition: War, AI, and Shifting Leadership

Market Review 1Q2026 Podcast | Episode 308

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

KayneCast: Applying a Cautious Playbook to AI and Asia Tech

International Small Cap 1Q 2026 Update | KayneCast 309

Article: Active vs. Passive Investing Strategies

Meet
Chris Armbruster, CFA
Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst

March 20, 2026

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-Mid Cap Core and KAR Mid Cap Core strategies have once again received the Manager of the Decade designation for the 10-year period ending December 31, 2025. Learn more:

https://kayne.com/news/kar-awarded-top-guns-designation-for-2025/

 

 

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
Noran Eid
Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
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 2025: The PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade ranking was issued in February 2026 and covers the ten-year period ending December 31, 2025. 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.