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: 25 years with Davis Advisors
| Selective | Attractive Growth | Undervalued |
|---|---|---|
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Intl ADR SMA invests in only a select group of well-researched companies |
Intl ADR SMA portfolio companies have grown more than the index |
Intl ADR SMA portfolio companies are 51% less expensive than the index |
Holdings** |
5-Year EPS Growth** |
P/E (Forward)** |
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INTL
SMA MSCI ACWI
ex US |
Performance as of 9/30/23
| Average Annual Total Returns as of September 30, 2023 International Equity SMA Composite |
3Q23* | YTD* | 1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
Since Inception (10/1/14) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gross | -5.78% | -2.80% | 19.76% | -2.03% | -1.32% | 2.94% |
| net | -6.50% | -4.97% | 16.26% | -4.94% | -4.25% | -0.10% |
| MSCI ACWI ex US Index | -3.77% | 5.34% | 20.39% | 3.74% | 2.58% | 3.19% |
* 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 9/30/23
Geographically Diverse Portfolio
| Asia | 50.1% | |
| Europe | 30.4% | |
| North & Central America | 13.2% | |
| Africa | 6.3% |
Top Countries
| China |
| Denmark |
| Singapore |
| Switzerland |
| Hong Kong |
| South Africa |
| Netherlands |
| Canada |
| Japan |
| France |
Sector Breakdown
| Portfolio | MSCI ACWI® (ex US) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Financials | 43.4% | 21.2% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 29.3% | 11.9% |
| Information Technology | 11.1% | 11.3% |
| Industrials | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Materials | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| Real Estate | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Health Care | 0.0% | 9.7% |
| Consumer Staples | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Energy | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Utilities | 0.0% | 3.1% |
Market Cap Breakdown
| Portfolio | MSCI ACWI® (ex US) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Less than $3 Billion | 11.2% | 1.1% |
| $3–10 Billion | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Greater than $10 Billion | 86.3% | 83.6% |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Portfolio | MSCI ACWI® (ex US) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Number of Holdings | 21 | 2,320 |
| Median Market Cap ($bn) | 31.2 | 7.8 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap ($bn) | 47.5 | 81.4 |
Top 10 Holdings
| Danske Bank | Denmark | Largest bank in Denmark serving more than 5 million retail customers |
| DBS Group Holdings | Singapore | Largest bank in Singapore and among the largest in developed Asia |
| Julius Baer Group | Switzerland | A premier private bank serving ultrahigh net worth clients |
| Ping An Insurance | China | A leader in retail financial services and the largest insurer in Asia |
| 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 |
| Naspers | South Africa | A media conglomerate that operates a leading pay television business in South and Sub-Saharan Africa and holds interests in a range of e-commerce businesses around the world |
| Meituan | China | A web-based shopping platform for locally sourced consumer products and retail services in China |
| Prosus | Netherlands | A global consumer internet company and spin-off of South African e-commerce group, Naspers |
| Holysys Automation Technologies | China | Leading industrial automation company in China |
| Teck Resources | Canada | A 100-year-old diversified mining company with a focus on materials used in de-carbonization |
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Literature
| Insights into the Portfolio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fact Sheet | Download Share | Goals of the Portfolio, top holdings, characteristics and Portfolio attributes. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Portfolio Commentaries | ||
| Davis International ADR Portfolio Commentary - Fall Update 2023 | Download View Share | A quarterly discussion of the market environment, Portfolio performance, major positions, and investment opportunities. |
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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, 2023.
2Gross of fees. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
** The Attractive Growth and Undervalued reference relates to underlying characteristics of the portfolio holdings. There is no guarantee that the Fund performance will be positive as equity markets are volatile and an investor may lose money. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Performance may vary. Five-Year EPS Growth Rate is the average annualized earning per share growth for a company over the past five years. The values for the portfolio and index are the weighted average of the five-year EPS Growth Rates of the stocks in the portfolio or index. Forward Price/Earnings (Forward P/E) Ratio is a stock’s current price divided by the company’s forecasted earnings for the following 12 months. The values for the portfolio and index are the weighted average of the P/E ratios of the stocks in the portfolio or index.
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