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Davis International ADR SMA Portfolio
Overview
The Davis International ADR SMA Portfolio
Davis International ADR SMA Portfolio is a portfolio of attractive businesses from outside of the U.S. selected using the time-tested Davis Investment Discipline. As the largest investor in the strategy, we have a unique commitment to client stewardship.1
Why Invest in the Davis International ADR SMA Portfolio
Equity-Focused Research Firm:
Established in 1969, Davis is a leading specialist in equity investing. Our primary focus on equity research and unique investment discipline has built wealth for our clients over the long term.
Portfolio of Best of Breed Businesses:
The Portfolio invests in businesses outside of the U.S. from both developed and developing markets. Utilizing rigorous independent research, we invest in durable, well-managed businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and attractive long-term growth prospects, selling at a discount to their true value.
Flexible, Opportunistic Approach:
We believe a bottom-up stock selection process and not mirroring the benchmark index are keys to long-term outperformance.
We Are Among the Largest Investors:1
We have a unique commitment to stewardship, generating attractive long-term results, managing risks and minimizing fees.
Experienced Management
Danton Goei: 22 years with Davis Advisors
Performance as of 9/30/20
| Average Annual Total Returns as of September 30, 2020 International Equity SMA Composite |
3Q20* | YTD* | 1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
Since Inception (10/1/14) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gross | 7.00% | -0.81% | 12.18% | 1.54% | 7.95% | 5.52% |
| net | 6.22% | -3.02% | 8.88% | -1.47% | 4.77% | 2.40% |
| MSCI ACWI ex US Index | 6.25% | -5.44% | 3.00% | 1.16% | 6.23% | 2.92% |
* YTD is not annualized.
The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s account may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower. Total return updates are available quarterly. Please ask your financial advisor to contact Davis Advisors.
Portfolio Characteristics as of 9/30/20
Geographically Diverse Portfolio
| Asia | 51.2% | |
| Europe | 38.8% | |
| Africa | 7.2% | |
| North & Central America | 2.8% |
Top Countries
| China |
| France |
| South Africa |
| Norway |
| Singapore |
| Hong Kong |
| Denmark |
| United Kingdom |
| Switzerland |
| Netherlands |
Sector Breakdown
| Portfolio | MSCI ACWI® (ex US) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Financials | 38.6% | 16.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 35.0% | 13.8% |
| Industrials | 14.8% | 11.7% |
| Information Technology | 7.4% | 11.7% |
| Communication Services | 4.2% | 7.5% |
| Consumer Staples | 0.0% | 9.7% |
| Energy | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Health Care | 0.0% | 10.5% |
| Materials | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Real Estate | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 0.0% | 3.4% |
Market Cap Breakdown
| Portfolio | MSCI ACWI® (ex US) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Less than $3 Billion | 8.7% | 1.8% |
| $3–10 Billion | 7.3% | 16.1% |
| Greater than $10 Billion | 84.0% | 82.1% |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Portfolio | MSCI ACWI® (ex US) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Number of Holdings | 20 | 2,374 |
| Median Market Cap ($bn) | 29.1 | 7.3 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap ($bn) | 110.9 | 94.9 |
Top 10 Holdings
| AIA Group | Hong Kong | 2nd largest life insurer in China with operations throughout Asia-Pacific offering financial services to a large, under-penetrated addressable market |
| Alibaba Group Holding | China | The world’s largest and most valuable retailer, with operations in over 200 countries and a dominant position in the e-commerce market |
| Danske Bank | Denmark | Largest bank in Denmark that is well-capitalized yet is trading below book value due to what we believe are temporary headwinds |
| DBS Group Holdings | Singapore | Largest bank in Singapore and among the largest in developed Asia |
| DNB | Norway | Largest financial institution and oldest private bank in Norway |
| JD.com | China | One of the largest e-commerce businesses in mainland China offering a range of goods such as consumer electronics and appliances |
| Naspers | South Africa | Media conglomerate that holds interests in a range of e-commerce businesses around the world, including Tencent |
| New Oriental Education & Technology | China | Largest provider of private education services in China |
| Schneider Electric | France | A global specialist in energy management |
| Ferguson | United Kingdom | Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, and water products. |
Click here for quarter-end holdings
Literature
| Insights into the Portfolio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fact Sheet | Download Share | Goals of the Portfolio, top holdings, characteristics and Portfolio attributes. |
| Davis International ADR SMA: Selective. Attractive Growth. Undervalued. | Download Share | Our companies are rigorously researched, offer attractive growth and yet are significantly undervalued versus the benchmark – A powerful combination. |
| Quarterly Review Book: Davis International ADR SMA | Download Share | A comprehensive quarterly update on the Portfolio, including commentary on investment strategy, performance and Portfolio statistics, and holdings. |
| Portfolio Commentaries | ||
| Davis International ADR Portfolio Commentary - Fall Update 2020 | Download View Share | A quarterly discussion of the market environment, Portfolio performance, major positions, and investment opportunities. |
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Davis International ADR Portfolio - Special Update Spring 2020 |
Download View Share | The importance of mastering your emotions and envisioning the recovery after this crisis passes; factors driving our decisions to sell, hold or actually buy more of a company. |
This material may be shared with existing and potential clients to provide information concerning market conditions and the investment strategies and techniques used by Davis Advisors to manage its client accounts. Please refer to Davis Advisors Form ADV Part 2 for more information regarding investment strategies, risks, fees, and expenses. Clients should also review other relevant material, including a schedule of investments listing securities held in their account.
The Davis International Portfolio is represented by Davis Advisors’ International SMA Composite. See Performance disclosure for a description of the Composite.
1As of June 30, 2020.
2Gross of fees. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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