News from the fund managed by Mark Schmehl.
Takeaways:
- The fund outperformed its benchmark (Nasdaq Composite Index) in the first quarter of 2024 due to strong stock selection in the Technology, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
- Performance rebounded nicely in 2023 following a more difficult 2021 and 2022 on both an absolute and relative return basis.
- It continues to offer a unique investment style that focuses on positive change
- Although its performance has been strong, it does exhibit higher risk compared to other funds in its category.
Mark Schmehl
Portfolio manager
| Warning, documents for advisor use only: Reported performances are gross, for the mutual fund Class F units, and the difference between the Class F and the segregated funds performances are primarily due to the management fees. |
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