IVA Diversified Global Strategy

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Nadia Paselsky nadia.paselsky@ivafunds.com
(212) 584-3579

Joan Klinkner joan.klinkner@ivafunds.com
(212) 616-4152

 

Strategy Facts

 
Composite Inception Date: January 1, 2008
Strategy AUM: $13.1 billion (as of 12/31/11)
Account Minimum: $50 million
Style: Long Only, Global Value
Benchmark: MSCI All Country World Index
Availability: Closed
 

 

Composite Performance (as of 12/31/2011)

 
  3 Months YTD Average Annual Total Returns
1 Year 3 Year Since Inception
Gross of Fee
4.44%
-0.86%
-0.86%
14.03%
6.89%
Net of 0.9% Fee
4.21%
-1.75%
-1.75%
13.02%
5.94%
Net of 1.5% Fee
4.06%
-2.34%
-2.34%
12.35%
5.31%
MSCI All Country World Index (Net)
7.18%
-7.35%
7.35%
12.01%
-5.06%

IVA claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) and has prepared and presented this information in compliance with the GIPS standards.

The Diversified Global Composite includes all institutional accounts, mutual funds, and limited partnerships benchmarked to the MSCI All Country World Index (Net). The composite was created in March 2009.

Both gross and net returns reflect the deduction of transaction costs and the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. Returns are net of non-reclaimable withholding taxes. Gross returns do not reflect the deduction of investment advisory fees or any other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account. Net returns are net of model investment advisory fees in effect for the respective time period. Model net returns are calculated by subtracting the highest applicable fee on a monthly basis from the gross composite return. Actual advisory fees can vary among clients invested in this strategy. The Composite may include accounts with performance-based fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. As with any investment vehicle there is always the potential for gains as well as the possibility of losses.

MSCI All Country World Index (Net) is an unmanaged index comprised of 45 country indices comprising 24 developed and 21 emerging market country indices and is calculated with dividends reinvested after deduction of withholding tax. The Index is a trademark of Morgan Stanley Capital International and is not available for direct investment.

Stategy Objective

 

The IVA Diversified Global strategy will seek long-term growth of capital by investing in a range of securities and asset classes from markets around the world, including the U.S. market. Over the short-term (12-18 months) our attempt is to preserve capital, while over the longer-term (5-10 years; i.e., over a full economic cycle), we seek to outperform the MSCI All Country World Index.

Strategy Overview

 
  • Flexible, "go anywhere" approach to investing with a focus on a diverse asset class, geographic, and capitalization mix
  • Primary focus on downside protection; always asking "what can go wrong"
  • Benchmark agnostic with an absolute return focus
  • Emphasis on intrinsic values and a preference for quality businesses
  • A willingness to hold cash when we cannot find value in the market

Portfolio Characteristics

 
Diversified Portfolio   Typically 100 - 150 Positions
Types of Securities   Primarily equities; secondarily high yield and convertible bonds, options, ETFs, preferred stock, asset-backed securities
Asset Classes   Equities, Fixed Income, Real Estate, Commodities, Gold, Cash
Position Sizes   Typically 0.5% - 2.5%; rarely exceeds 5.0%
Country Allocation   Mostly developed countries; low emerging market exposure (<20% historically)
Sector Allocation   No more than 25% in any one sector
Currency Hedging   Opportunistic with a long-term view; rarely 100% hedged
Capitalization   All capitalizations
Benchmark   MSCI All Country World Index
 

 

Investment Risks

 

There are risks associated with investing in securities of foreign countries, such as erratic market conditions, economic and political instability and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Value-based investments are subject to the risk that the broad market may not recognize their intrinsic value.