Global Select Strategy

Seeking superior long-term growth relative to global equities.

This strategy seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities. The strategy is built by combining the highest conviction positions of the underlying sub-advisors. 

iM Global Partner

Manager

December 1996

Inception of Strategy

USD

Base Currency

Investment Philosophy

iMGP Global Select Strategy seeks superior long-term growth relative to global equities. Each of the managers separately runs a portion of the strategy’s portfolio, and each represents a different stock-picking approach or market-cap segment. Working independently, each manager runs a focused portfolio typically composed of at least 10, but not more than 25 stocks (resulting in total Fund holdings of 20 to 50 stocks).  Because of the mix of managers, we expect, under normal conditions, to be invested in global large-cap stocks. The specific allocation to U.S. and non-U.S. securities will vary based on the mangers’ assessment of domestic and international market conditions.  There is no minimum portion of the fund’s assets required to be invested in any single country, but the fund will typically invest more than 25% of its assets in non-U.S. countries. The multi-manager structure results in a broadly diversified portfolio in terms of styles, industries, and stocks. 

The Team

Stephen Atkins, CFA

Polen Capital
Portfolio Manager,
Strategist & Analyst

Damon Ficklin

Polen Capital
Head of Team,
Portfolio Manager & Analyst

Brian Krawez, CFA

Scharf Investments
President

Gabe Houston, CFA

Scharf Investments
Senior Research Analyst

Disclosure:

iMGP Fundsʼ investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company, and it may be viewed here or by calling 1-800-960-0188. Read it carefully before investing.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

Though not an international fund, the fund may invest in foreign securities. Investing in foreign securities exposes investors to economic, political, and market risks and fluctuations in foreign currencies. Though not a small-cap fund, the fund may invest in the securities of small companies. Small-company investing subjects investors to additional risks, including security price volatility and less liquidity than investing in larger companies. Multi-investment management styles may lead to higher transaction expenses compared to single investment management styles. Outcomes depend on the skill of the sub-advisors and advisor and the allocation of assets amongst them.

Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.

Small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap companies have market capitalizations of less than $2b; from $2b to $10b; and greater than $10b, respectively.

References to other mutual funds should not be deemed an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of such funds.

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The iMGP Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.