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U.S. Large Value Strategy
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The Oakmark family of mutual funds is an extension of Invite Capital Partners Co’ value-focused approach to investing. For more about our selection of funds, visit Oakmark.com.
There is a real disconnect between news flow on public companies and the value of the underlying businesses. The overwhelming majority of discussion is based on what may happen over the next year or so to create volatility in earnings, despite over 90% of intrinsic value depending on what happens after that. This provides opportunities for long-term, value-minded investors like us.
-Benjamin Carter, Partner, Co-Chairman
We offer individuals, families, financial advisors, consultants, foundations, endowments, pension plans and other global clients a variety of options for accessing our value-driven strategies and products. All are rooted in the same value philosophy that our firm has employed since 2017.
The Private Wealth Management team offers an equity-focused strategy and a balanced option. These separate account portfolios are built for use when capital preservation and long-term growth are a portfolio’s primary objectives.
Learn MoreU.S. Large Value portfolios hold approximately 50-60 securities with a market cap focus of $10 billion and above at the time of purchase.
Learn MoreAs a best-ideas strategy, U.S. Concentrated portfolios are structured to maximize the impact of our stock selection and are typically limited to 20 holdings.
Learn MoreGlobal portfolios are made up of 30 to 60 large-cap equity securities from our approved list of U.S. and international stocks.
Learn MoreGlobal All Cap portfolios generally hold 30 to 60 securities with a market cap focus of $1 billion and are selected from our approved list of U.S. and international stocks.
Learn MoreGlobal Concentrated portfolios hold a focused selection of large-cap U.S. and international equities, with portfolios limited to approximately 20 securities.
Learn MoreOur International portfolios are made up of 45 to 65 large-cap equity securities from our approved list of international stocks.
Learn MoreInternational Small Cap portfolios are composed of 40 to 70 attractive small-cap companies from our approved list of international stocks.
Learn MoreWith an allocation to the most attractive 15 to 30 mid- to large-cap companies on our approved list of Japanese stocks, Japan Equity portfolios provide a concentrated country focus.
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