We utilizes both systematic screening and creative methodologies to generate ideas. The systematic screening process utilizes approximately 10 custom generated metrics on a bi-weekly basis to provide ideas to the research team. We also utilize our extensive business network and investment experience to find ideas from industry trade sources, sell-side research and other publications.

For individual equities within the portfolios, we invests only in securities that trade on major exchanges. We have multiple trading sources available through our primary custodians. Liquidity (in terms of ownership/average daily volume) is actively monitored on a daily basis. The firm currently does not have any soft-dollar arrangements.

After the research process has been completed and the various aspects of the company’s 3-legged stool have been deemed satisfactory, the Firm usually takes approximate positions of 2-4% of the equity portion in each particular strategy.

Preservation of Capital represents the core philosophy of the firm. We believe in a “winning by not losing” approach to investing. In other words, avoiding big losses in the portfolio allows the math of compounding returns to be in our favor.