Asset Class Poised to Outperform in a Downturn, Lead After Market Bottom
Eric Gandhi, CFA, Portfolio Manager
Small cap stocks may be at a generationally attractive entry point. We believe that the small cap asset class is attractively valued on both an absolute and relative basis. In the video above, WPG Partners Portfolio Manager Eric Gandhi, CFA, explains why this asset class has the potential to both outperform in a downturn — and lead after the market bottoms. As active managers, we are excited about the environment ahead.
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Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. (“Boston Partners”) is an Investment Adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Boston Partners is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX Corporation of Japan (“ORIX”). Boston Partners updated its firm description as of November 2018 to reflect changes in its divisional structure. Boston Partners is comprised of two divisions, Boston Partners and Weiss, Peck & Greer Partners (“WPG”).
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Risk:
Foreign investors may have taxes withheld. Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal. Value investing involves buying the stocks of companies that are out of favor or are undervalued. This may adversely affect an account’s value and return. Stock values fluctuate in response to issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic developments. The value of small and mid-capitalization securities may be more volatile than those of larger issuers, but larger issuers could fall out of favor. Investments in foreign issuers may be more volatile than in the U.S. market, and international investing is subject to special risks including, but not limited to, currency risk associated with non – U.S. dollar denominated securities, which may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political, social or economic instability, and differences in taxation, auditing and other financial practices. Investments in emerging markets may increase risks.
