Enhanced International Equity



Objective & Philosophy
The Enhanced International Equity strategy seeks to outperform its benchmark index, the MSCI EAFE®+Canada Index, by approximately one to three percent annually while mitigating systematic risk.  This objective is pursued by maintaining neutral exposure to various market sectors and geographic regions.
Key Facts
Asset Class: Equity
Inception Date: 06/01/1992
Benchmark: MSCI EAFE+Canada Index
Portfolio Management: Steve Rossiello, Managing Director
Investment Strategy
The Enhanced International Equity investment approach is based on proprietary strategies, which are grounded in fundamental valuation, profitability and earnings quality ratios.  In addition, market sentiment and metrics that effectively quantify market momentum are utilized in the selection process. The strategy attempts to outperform the MSCI EAFE+Canada Index using a multi-factor model to overweight undervalued securities and underweight overvalued ones.
Performance & Statistics

All data is shown in U.S. Dollars. Non-performance information is based on a representative account of the strategy. Each portfolio may differ due to specific investment restrictions and guidelines. Past performance is not an indicator or guarantee of future results. The gross performance returns presented reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings but do not reflect the deduction of investment advisory fees and other expenses. A client's return will be reduced by advisory fees and any other expenses it may incur in the management of its investment advisory account.

Portfolios within the composite are subject to certain risks such as market and investment style risk. Investing in non-U.S. markets involves certain additional risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity, and the potential for market volatility and political instability. 

The MSCI EAFE+Canada Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures stocks in 22 developed nations outside the United States. Prior to MSCI's index change, the Enhanced International  Equity strategy was managed versus the MSCI Provisional Index during the period 6/30/2001 -5/31/2002.

The separate account minimum is $25 Million.

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