International Equity



Objective & Philosophy
The International Equity investment strategy seeks long-term total returns, primarily through capital appreciation, that outperform its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE® Index by investing in best-in class companies in foreign equities whose stock prices do not reflect their intrinsic value. The team adheres to the theory that best-in class companies have the potential, within two to five years, to realize their true value and provide significant returns.
Key Facts
Asset Class: Equity
Inception Date: 09/02/1997
Benchmark: MSCI EAFE Index
Portfolio Management:  Chris Semenuk, Managing Director
  Amy Hatta, Managing Director
Learn More: Strategy Profile (PDF)
Investment Strategy
The International Equity investment team seeks to identify strong companies with stock prices that do not reflect their true intrinsic value. The strategy relies on fundamental, bottom-up research combined with quantitative analysis and in-depth interviews with company management to identify candidates for investment.   
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 (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index measures the performance of the lading stocks in 21 developed countries outside North America.

The separate account minimum is $25 Million.

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