The commentary highlights energy and cyclical exposure as key differentiators, with normalized earnings and free cash flow offering long-term upside. Despite short-term volatility, select mid-cap businesses are viewed as undervalued relative to fundamentals. Risk management and balance sheet strength remain central to the strategy.
Banking, energy, financials, mid cap, multiples, oil, valuation, value
The portfolio trades at 11x forward earnings and close to 6x normal earnings, both in line with historical averages, while the broad market trades at elevated valuations with the Russell Midcap's forward P/E at nearly 21x. The fund focuses on attractively valued companies with single digit earnings multiples and strong free cash flow yields. The fund maintains notable overweight exposure to oil & gas exploration/production companies that produce free cash flow yields well into the double digits. The managers view the oil market as having structural supply constraints and believe these companies represent a rare opportunity despite temporary oversupply concerns. The portfolio has notable overweight exposure to banks that exhibit attractive valuations, particularly considering their scale advantages and healthy capital ratios. Traditional/regional banks and trust banks performed well during the quarter, helping relative performance.
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