U.S. Small Cap Core Equity Strategy

December 31, 2023
MANAGERS
PERFORMANCE
PORTFOLIO

Current Materials

Overview

INCEPTION October 1, 1999. Performance prior to March 15, 2021 is attributable to the former investment advisor.

OBJECTIVE Seeks to outperform the Russell 2000 Index® over a market cycle.

INDEX Russell 2000 Index®
STRATEGY
  • Invests in common stocks in U.S. small cap companies, typically 180-220 stocks.
  • Utilizes a quantitative multi factor approach to identify companies that we believe have the potential to outperform.
  • Focused fundamental research that eliminates companies with heightened idiosyncratic risk.
  • Dynamic company specific constraint process that seeks to restrict stocks with weak prospects.
  • Unique risk management approach that results in a diversified portfolio with lower standard deviation than the benchmark over full market cycles.

Portfolio Managers

Aash M. Shah, CFA

Head of Investments & Sr. Portfolio Manager

David Harden, Founder

President | Portfolio Manager | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Investment Officer

Performance

Total Returns As Of December 31, 2023
*Performance prior to March 15, 2021 is attributable to the former investment advisor and available on the Fact Sheet.
U.S. Small Cap Core Equity Strategy Excess Returns Vs. Russell 2000 Index (Monthly)
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Performance for rolling periods other than monthly are different and are available upon request. The monthly rolling periods are calculated based on the strategy return minus the benchmark return. Outperformance is not indicative of positive absolute performance. Rolling periods calculated monthly since inception.

Portfolio vs. Peer Average and Indices

Volatility
Returns
Max Drawdowns

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Characteristics

Portfolio Guidelines
  • Benchmarked against the Russell 2000 Index®
  • 180-220 U.S. small capitalization holdings
  • Sector weight +/- 15% of the benchmark
  • Turnover historically 40-80%
  • Lower standard deviation than the benchmark over full market cycles
  • Fully invested
  • Strong ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations
Sector Weights
CharacteristicsStrategyRussell 2000
Strategy Assets ($ Million)139.40-
Number of Holdings2021965
Beta*0.941.00
Standard Deviation* (%)20.4321.11
Market Cap. ($ Billion)2.312.93
Price to Trailing Earnings11.8918.88
Price to Cash Flow7.4611.46
Price to Book1.832.41
Enterprise Value to Sales1.312.62
Debt as % of Assets23.0924.67
Return on Equity (%)15.479.06
Top 10 HoldingsTickerWeight
US DOLLARUSD2.06%
BOISE CASCADE COBCC1.23%
BEAZER HOMES USA INCBZH1.17%
CAVCO INDUSTRIES INCCVCO1.16%
EAGLE MATERIALS INCEXP1.14%
GMS INCGMS1.14%
M/I HOMES INCMHO1.12%
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL ARUSHA1.12%
ENOVA INTERNATIONAL INCENVA1.12%
COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INCCVLT1.11%
* Beta & Standard Deviation 36 months
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Risk Statistics since March 15, 2021 Strategy Russell 2000
Annualized Return 5.09% -1.56%
Annualized Standard Deviation 20.46% 21.23%
Return/Risk 0.25 -0.07
Tracking Error 5.01% -
R-Squared 94.44% -
Alpha 6.41% -
Beta 0.94 -
Compliance Statement

Performance numbers for the most recent period are preliminary and subject to change. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should not be relied upon to make investment decisions. Investing involves risks including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Performance includes the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings.

Performance figures are presented net of fees or both gross and net. In some instances, fees deducted are actual, in other instances, fees deducted are the highest charged in the composite/portfolio. Actual fees may vary depending on, among other things, the applicable fees schedule and portfolio size. SGI fees are available upon request and may also be found in Part 2A of its Form ADV.

Composite returns are calculated from account-level returns based on account membership in the composite during the daily holding period and applying a beginning asset-weighted methodology to each account. Performance includes the reinvestment of dividends and other earning. Investing involves risks including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. The volatility of the indices may be materially different from the individual performance attained by a specific investor. In addition, SGI’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities that comprise the indices. The indices have not been selected to represent an appropriate benchmark to compare an investor’s performance, but rather are disclosed to allow for comparison of the investor’s performance to that of certain well-known and widely recognized indices. You cannot invest directly in an index.

For a GIPS-compliant composite presentation, see this Fact Sheet: US Small Cap Core Strategy 2023 Q4