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John Hancock Global Opportunities Fund
Whether taking local positions or investing globally, a thorough research process that scrutinizes one stock at a time is bound to add value to a portfolio. Christopher Arbuthnot, portfolio manager of the John Hancock Global Opportunities Fund, hunts for investment ideas in all corners of the world with a disciplined
It is quite possible to invest profitably from trends if they can be defined and are measurable. The Buffalo Mid Cap Fund selects companies in industries that are growing at a faster pace than the economy along with having sustained long-term growth characteristics.
Direxion Long Short Global IPO Fund
Investing in initial public offerings requires a specialized knowledge of markets and industries coupled with a discerning global view. The fast growing economies of Asia and emerging markets offer opportunities to participate in companies that are benefiting from the economic expansion. Portfolio manager Paul Brigandi and Marketing Director Andy O’Rourke
Rice Hall James Micro Cap Portfolio
The world of micro caps allows investors to implement a fine blend of growth and value for their investment strategies. Manager Timothy A. Todaro screens this promising segment of the market for companies that are undergoing fundamental changes and have identifiable catalysts for higher valuations in the near future.
Hansberger International Value Fund
International value investing requires a profound understanding of emerging markets as a possible source of extra value in addition to attractive investments in developed economies. Ron Holt, portfolio manager of the Hansberger International Value Fund, and his team stay focused on valuation, sectors and individual company outlook on a global
Rady Contrarian Long Short Fund
Just like their more obscure counterparts, companies that are dominant in their marketplace may also fall out of favor with investors. Harry Rady, portfolio manager of the Rady Contrarian Long/Short Fund, focuses on investing in companies with sustainable, competitive advantages, suffering from short-term, transitory issues, and evaluating their intrinsic value
Olstein Strategic Opportunities Fund
In the turbulent seas of investing, companies need to change with the tides of market currents. The Olstein Strategic Opportunities Fund screens the marketplace for out-of-favor players suffering temporary setbacks or in need of a turnaround because of their failure to keep up with changing conditions. Portfolio manager Eric Heyman
As smaller companies tend to be underfollowed and least understood across the market cap spectrum, a consistent strategy based on deep research can make all the difference in this segment of the market. With a strong appetite for investing in neglected leaders, portfolio manager Steve Roth seeks to benefit from
John Hancock Small Cap Intrinsic Value Fund
Small-cap investing requires patient and detailed analytical rigor in a segment of the market that is frequently underfollowed and subject to liquidity concerns. At the helm of the John Hancock Small Cap Intrinsic Value Fund, Timothy Malloy and his team screen the small-cap universe for nimble and undiscovered companies with
Even good companies may fall out of favor, which provides patient investors with opportunities to invest in healthy businesses at a reasonable price. Tom Meehan and his team at the Meehan Focus Fund are on the lookout for companies with significant pricing power and a stable franchise, and they are
