Investment Philosophy
Focus on “high-quality” companies
Company’s ”business risk” is primary risk control factor
Risk Management
Risk = The degree of uncertainty regarding the durability of a business’ earning power
KAR’s investment approach identifies the highest quality companies with competitive advantages and with little individual business risk. We believe, and our results have shown, that a high conviction portfolio of these companies which maintain strong market positions and little to no debt will experience less market risk than a traditional portfolio, provided that they are purchased at attractive prices.
Risk Management Guidelines
Portfolio Level Controls
Fully diversified portfolio by sector and country (if applicable)
Individual security weights initiated at 1% to 5% of portfolio
Position Reviews
”Position Review” report when a portfolio holding declines 20% absent a broad market decline
Re-validate reasons for original purchase or sell position
Trading Guidelines
Guidelines provided by Portfolio Managers when entering and exiting portfolio holdings
Relative benchmarks and transaction costs are monitored in real time to ensure investments are implemented both efficiently and effectively