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Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter: August 2023

Brown Advisory

In this example, the stock picking hardly matters anymore – the portfolio is predominantly a sector bet and hence has a large factor risk. We need to view the complete portfolio; it is not just a collection of 30-40 great companies. We want to ensure that we are managing these opportunities and risks in balance.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk. Importantly, this information should just be the start of a more in-depth conversation with an investment manager or advisor who would take into account the nuance and needs of each institution.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk. Importantly, this information should just be the start of a more in-depth conversation with an investment manager or advisor who would take into account the nuance and needs of each institution.

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Beyond Bottom-Up

Brown Advisory

These analysts crisscross the globe to meet with company management and visit factories and distribution centers. Investigative Research Process: Receive assignment from a portfolio manager or sector analyst. They survey customers to learn whether those customers are delighted, satisfied or ready to jump ship.

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Beyond Bottom-Up

Brown Advisory

These analysts crisscross the globe to meet with company management and visit factories and distribution centers. The following are ways we seek to identify additional risks and opportunities outside traditional analysis: Investigative research. ESG analysis. Quantitative risk analysis and reporting.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. In the past, spend-rate planning was a fairly straightforward task for investment committees.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. DEFINING RISK. SOURCE: Bloomberg. Bureau of Labor Statistics. expected dispersion from mean returns).