This strategy invests in developed non-US securities with a market capitalization of up to approximately USD 4.0 billion at purchase. The portfolio ranges from 70 to 120 issuers, and clients typically benchmark the strategy to the MSCI World ex US Small Cap Index.
Mondrian’s Small Cap Equity team is comprised of 6 investment professionals based in London, UK. Our portfolio managers take pointed views at both the market and security level. Each team member is assigned country and sector research responsibilities. We employ a consensus driven decision making process with the head of the team having the casting vote. Extensive dialogue amongst the group is paramount to ensure a consistent valuation approach.
Characteristic
Mondrian
MSCI World ex-US Small Cap Index
P/E (trailing 12 months)
17.9
19.6
P/B (trailing 12 months)
2.2
1.6
Price/Cash Flow
12.2
9.8
Dividend Yield (%)
2.7
2.7
Number of Holdings
65
2,245
Weighted Average Market Cap (million,
USD)
4,479
4,365
Median Market Cap (million, USD)
3,755
1,813
Information Ratio (3 years)
-1.10
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The shares of small- and medium- capitalization companies can be more volatile than larger companies.
Performance results marked “Gross” do not reflect deduction of investment advisory fees but are net of transaction costs and withholding tax. Investment returns will be reduced accordingly. Performance returns marked “Net” reflect deduction of investment advisory fees and are calculated by deducting a quarterly indicative fee from the quarterly composite return.
With regards to our bull and bear charts, a Bull quarter is defined as one in which the benchmark showed a positive return, and a Bear Market quarter when the benchmark showed a negative return.
Views expressed were current as of the date indicated, are subject to change, and may not reflect current views. Views should not be considered a recommendation to buy, hold or sell any security and should not be relied on as research or investment advice.
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Calculations for P/E, P/B, dividend yield, sector country allocations, market caps, yield to maturity, modified duration, average maturity, average quality and country allocations are based on generally accepted industry standards. All characteristics are based on a representative account and derived by first calculating the characteristics for each security, and then calculating the weighted average of these values. The details of exact calculations can be provided upon request. All characteristic data provided is produced using Mondrian’s accounting system data.
There can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the strategy will be achieved.
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