Investment objective & strategy
As of May 1, 2023 · prospectusObjective. The Segall Bryant & Hamill Workplace Equality Fund (the Fund) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. ? The Fund invests primarily in companies with greater than $1 billion in market capitalization. The portfolio management team considers a candidate companys workplace equality practices and inclusionary hiring and promotion policies because they believe these traits can enhance a companys growth trajectory and long-term financial success. ? Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that meet the quantitative and qualitative screening criteria of the Advisers proprietary workplace equality screen (the Screen). Among various factors, these screening criteria seek to identify, for example, whether a companys equal employment opportunity statement prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and/or whether the company offers health benefits to same-sex partners or spouses of … ? The Fund invests primarily in companies with greater than $1 billion in market capitalization. The portfolio management team considers a candidate companys workplace equality practices and inclusionary hiring and promotion policies because they believe these traits can enhance a companys growth trajectory and long-term financial success. ? Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that meet the quantitative and qualitative screening criteria of the Advisers proprietary workplace equality screen (the Screen). Among various factors, these screening criteria seek to identify, for example, whether a companys equal employment opportunity statement prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and/or whether the company offers health benefits to same-sex partners or spouses of employees. ? As a secondary consideration, the team utilizes an integrated approach to a companys environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices. Specifically, the team evaluates the materiality of ESG exposures for companies in the strategy universe, benchmarks exposures against industry peers, and lastly integrates exposures into the teams valuation process. The Adviser may also conduct a supplemental analysis of individual companies corporate governance factors and a range of environmental and social factors that may vary by sector. ? Through a combination of proprietary quantitative screening and independent fundamental analysis, the team seeks to identify and thoroughly assess the financial strength and capital appreciation opportunity of candidate companies. ? The team researches companies in which the historical consistency and fundamental improvement in free cash flow appear sustainable. The team seeks to develop an understanding of the economics of the business and sustainability of a companys competitive advantage. ? With respect to portfolio structure, the team seeks to achieve a balance between risk-adjusted total return opportunity and down-market capital preservation without regard to sector weighting limitations. ? Stocks may be sold when business fundamentals have changed, ESG practices deteriorate, the stock no longer meets the Screen or the stock price has achieved the teams valuation target. The stock may also be sold if better relative investment opportunities have been identified.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2023 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $1.23M | 5.76% |
| APPLE INC | — | $1.19M | 5.59% |
| ALPHABET INC CL C | — | $889.72K | 4.17% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $652.03K | 3.05% |
| UNITEDHEALTH GRP | — | $640.83K | 3.00% |
| RTX CORP | — | $586.80K | 2.75% |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC | — | $567.15K | 2.66% |
| SERVICENOW INC | — | $540.00K | 2.53% |
| STRYKER CORP | — | $538.40K | 2.52% |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC | — | $500.29K | 2.34% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2022 → Mar 31, 2023How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett Growth Fund | 35% | 1.25% |
| Alpha Intelligent - Large Cap Growth ETF | 35% | 0.85% |
| AI Quality Growth ETF | 33% | 0.96% |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2023, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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