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We seek to outperform the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index over a full market cycle by adding value through active stock selection while controlling portfolio risk.

We seek to build a diversified portfolio of 55–85 stocks that are undervalued relative to their growth potential, based on bottom-up, fundamental research. Valuations are conducted on a relative basis within each industry. The strategy is designed to be transparent and disciplined with the primary goal of delivering consistent performance.

The investment decision-making process is a disciplined, research driven, bottom-up process, which leverages the network of GE resources Our investment process begins by screening the universe of Canadian companies with market capitalizations greater than C$100 million and conducting quantitative analysis focused on P/CE ratio, cash earnings growth, yield, and other key metrics. Detailed, fundamental company analysis, industry competitive analysis, and a macro-environment review further narrow the list of buy candidates. Our analysts then seek a catalyst for change in each stock that will unlock the future potential of the company. Final portfolio construction is guided by our level of conviction in each stock, yielding a list of approximately 55–85 companies.

Other Equity Strategies
The strategy is managed by Christian Langevin, CFA with support from a team of research analysts located in Montreal and other GEAM offices in Stamford, London and Tokyo. Sector coverage and research is structured on an international basisto best align with the globalization of world markets.
High Quality Companies
  • Undervalued based on cash earnings, growth potential and peers
  • Industry leadership
  • Good transparency and corporate governance
  • Management track record
  • Positive fundamental momentum
  • Porter competitive analysis
Research
  • Company visits/management meetings
  • Wall Street/proprietary modeling
  • GE Global Network
Focus on undervalued growth opportunities and catalyst supported by research analysts portfolio
  • Relative valuation
  • Confidence quotient
  • Recognized catalyst
Buy Discipline
  • Analysts weightings
  • Price-to-cash, earnings-to-growth
  • Qualitative analyses
Sell Discipline
  • Valuation relative to target
  • Shift in fundamentals assessment
  • Management/strategic direction change
Sector Limits
  • Economic sectors(10): ±4%
  • Industry groups(23): ±4%
  • Industries(59): ±4%
  • Sub-industries: ±4%
Stock Constraints
  • Holdings: 55-85
  • Weightings: Minimum 0.25%
    Maximum 15% Relative ±3%
Capitalization:
  • S&P/TSX 60 Index: ±20%
  • S&P/TSX Completion Index: ±20%
  • Max. of 10% Not in S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index
Predicted Tracking Error:
  • Lower than 5%
 
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