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"Underperforming the S&P 500 but beating value indices. The strategy focuses on companies with competitive advantages trading below intrinsic value."
This document presents performance data for the Kovitz Core Equity strategy, which utilizes a private owner mentality to purchase equity securities of companies with durable competitive advantages and strong balance sheets trading at significant discounts to intrinsic value. The strategy delivered 28.7% net returns in the most recent year, underperforming the S&P 500's 36.4% but outperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index at 27.8%. Over longer periods, the strategy has generated solid returns with 10.6% annualized since inception, though trailing the S&P 500's 9.7% benchmark over the same period. The composite includes discretionary portfolios managed to maximize long-term total return, with a minimum investment of $1 million. Performance data shows the strategy's focus on value-oriented investing with disciplined risk management, as evidenced by lower volatility metrics compared to broader market indices during various market cycles.
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