Our Products
Our Portfolio Management services are available to all institutions. We have a special focus and expertise in Taft-Hartley Plans and public funds. We also have experience managing private endowments and foundations.
Large Cap Growth
The Dearborn Partners’ Large Cap Growth (sub-advised by Logan Capital Management, Inc.) product applies fundamental business, macroeconomic, and technical analyses to U.S.-traded securities with a market capitalization greater than $5 billion. Companies are screened for above-industry growth rates in sales and earnings, balance sheet strength, and shareholder value creation. The resulting portfolio typically holds between 35 – 45 securities.
Large Cap Value
The Dearborn Partners’ Large Cap Value (sub-advised by Aristotle Capital Management, LLC ) product applies a fundamental, bottom-up stock selection process to U.S.-traded securities with a market capitalization greater than $5 billion. Companies are screened for strong and sustainable returns on invested capital, consistent free cash flow generation, balance sheet strength, and shareholder value creation. The resulting portfolio is monitored for valuation opportunities, with the final portfolio typically holding between 20 – 30 securities.
Small Cap Core
Dearborn Partners’ MVP Small Cap Core strategy (sub-advised by Ziegler Capital Management, LLC) uses a fundamental, bottom-up approach designed to identify underpriced securities with a strong potential for long-term appreciation. The investment process begins with a deep fundamental analysis of the universe by sector specialists, followed by the application of proprietary cash flow-based Price Discovery and Relative Value models. The portfolio is then constructed using the most attractive stocks by sector with a focus on risk control.
Small Cap Growth
Dearborn Partners’ MVP Small Cap Growth strategy (sub-advised by Ziegler Capital Management, LLC) uses a fundamental, bottom-up approach designed to identify underpriced securities with a strong potential for long-term appreciation. The investment process begins with a deep fundamental analysis of the universe by sector specialists, followed by the application of proprietary cash flow-based Price Discovery and Relative Value models. The portfolio is then constructed using the most attractive stocks by sector with a focus on risk control.
Small Cap Value Diversified
The Dearborn Partners’ Small-Cap Value Diversified Strategy (sub-advised by Sterling Partners Equity Advisors) seeks to deliver total returns in excess of the Russell 2000 Value Index through a 50-70 stock portfolio. There can be no assurance this objective will be achieved. The strategy utilizes a value orientation, seeking to invest in companies at a significant discount to our estimate of intrinsic value or “true-worth.” The firm applies a repeatable and disciplined process developed over decades of investment management experience with a focus on deep bottom-up fundamental research.
Small Cap Value Focus
The Dearborn Partners’ Small-Cap Value Focus Strategy (sub-advised by Sterling Partners Equity Advisors) seeks to deliver total returns in excess of the Russell 2000 Value Index through a 25-35 stock portfolio. There can be no assurance this objective will be achieved. The strategy utilizes a value orientation, seeking to invest in companies at a significant discount to our estimate of intrinsic value or “true-worth.” The firm applies a repeatable and disciplined process developed over decades of investment management experience with a focus on deep bottom-up fundamental research.