The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in U.S. small-cap equity securities. The fund is built by combining the highest conviction positions from the two underlying sub-advisors.
The iMGP Small Company Fund, formerly known as iMGP SBH Focused Small Cap Fund, seeks superior long-term growth relative to the overall U.S. small-cap stock market. Both managers run approximately half of the fund's portfolio, each representing a different stock-picking approach resulting in a core small-cap portfolio. The multi-manager structure results in a diversified portfolio in terms of styles, industries, and stocks. Typically, the fund will hold approximately 60 stocks.
This fund is appropriate for investors who:
Rayna heads the Small Company Growth Team, is lead Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital’s U.S. Small Company Growth and U.S. SMID Company Growth strategies, and is co-Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital’s Global SMID Company Growth strategy. Prior to joining Polen Capital in 2017, Rayna spent nine years in portfolio management and two years as a Research Analyst at Fidelity Investments in Boston, evaluating small and mid-cap companies. She also spent nine years working in small-cap research for Jennison Associates and Lord Abbett & Company. Rayna received a B.A. in Economics from Barnard College, a division of Columbia University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 1996. Rayna is a CFA® charterholder and holds a CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. In 2021 Rayna launched Polen’s WISE employee resource group, with a goal to support and promote an inclusive and supportive culture for women and their allies across the asset management industry. Rayna is a current member of the Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, and Board Chair at RAW Artworks.
Whitney is co-Portfolio Manager for Polen Capital’s U.S. Small Company Growth and U.S. SMID Company Growth strategies. Prior to joining Polen Capital in 2019, Whitney was a Senior Analyst at Manulife Asset Management in Boston, where she worked for four years. Before Manulife, she was an Analyst at Fidelity Investments in Boston focusing primarily on small-cap companies. Whitney received a B.A. in Economics (magna cum laude) from the College of William & Mary and an M.B.A. from Duke University Fuqua School of Business.
Rayna heads the Small Company Growth Team, is lead Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital’s U.S. Small Company Growth and U.S. SMID Company Growth strategies, and is co-Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital’s Global SMID Company Growth strategy. Prior to joining Polen Capital in 2017, Rayna spent nine years in portfolio management and two years as a Research Analyst at Fidelity Investments in Boston, evaluating small and mid-cap companies. She also spent nine years working in small-cap research for Jennison Associates and Lord Abbett & Company. Rayna received a B.A. in Economics from Barnard College, a division of Columbia University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 1996. Rayna is a CFA® charterholder and holds a CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. In 2021 Rayna launched Polen’s WISE employee resource group, with a goal to support and promote an inclusive and supportive culture for women and their allies across the asset management industry. Rayna is a current member of the Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, and Board Chair at RAW Artworks.
Whitney is co-Portfolio Manager for Polen Capital’s U.S. Small Company Growth and U.S. SMID Company Growth strategies. Prior to joining Polen Capital in 2019, Whitney was a Senior Analyst at Manulife Asset Management in Boston, where she worked for four years. Before Manulife, she was an Analyst at Fidelity Investments in Boston focusing primarily on small-cap companies. Whitney received a B.A. in Economics (magna cum laude) from the College of William & Mary and an M.B.A. from Duke University Fuqua School of Business.
Polen Capital is a team of experienced investment industry professionals who share an unwavering commitment to its clients, investors, community and each other. They have been dedicated to serving investors by managing active, high-conviction portfolios for more than three decades. At Polen Capital, they have built a culture of results, and in this, an inherent belief in going beyond what’s expected for the people and communities they serve.
Mark Dickherber is a Principal and the Senior Portfolio Manager of Segall Bryant & Hamill’s Small Cap Core and Small Cap Value portfolios and is also responsible for equity research in the Small Cap and Small/Mid Core equity portfolios. Mr. Dickherber is a specialist in the healthcare sector. Prior to joining SBH, Mr. Dickherber served as Director of Research for Kennedy Capital Management, where he had worked since 1996. Mr. Dickherber graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a B.S. in Accounting. He served as Treasurer for the CFA Society of St. Louis from 2004-2006 and as a Director from 2006-2008. Mr. Dickherber has been in the investment industry since 1996 and has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.
Shaun Nicholson is a Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager for Segall Bryant & Hamill’s Small Cap strategies. He is the lead Portfolio Manager for our Small Cap Value Concentrated strategy and the Co-Portfolio Manager for our Small Cap Value strategy. Nicholson is also responsible for research related to materials, autos/transports, industrials and regional banks within the respective portfolios. He joined SBH in 2011 after having spent more than six years at Kennedy Capital Management. Prior to Kennedy, Nicholson’s experience was as an Associate Portfolio Manager at U.S. Bancorp Asset Management and as a Financial Analyst at The Boeing Company. Nicholson earned a B.S. from Seton Hall University and earned an MBA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He has been in the investment industry since 2002.
Mark Dickherber is a Principal and the Senior Portfolio Manager of Segall Bryant & Hamill’s Small Cap Core and Small Cap Value portfolios and is also responsible for equity research in the Small Cap and Small/Mid Core equity portfolios. Mr. Dickherber is a specialist in the healthcare sector. Prior to joining SBH, Mr. Dickherber served as Director of Research for Kennedy Capital Management, where he had worked since 1996. Mr. Dickherber graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a B.S. in Accounting. He served as Treasurer for the CFA Society of St. Louis from 2004-2006 and as a Director from 2006-2008. Mr. Dickherber has been in the investment industry since 1996 and has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.
Shaun Nicholson is a Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager for Segall Bryant & Hamill’s Small Cap strategies. He is the lead Portfolio Manager for our Small Cap Value Concentrated strategy and the Co-Portfolio Manager for our Small Cap Value strategy. Nicholson is also responsible for research related to materials, autos/transports, industrials and regional banks within the respective portfolios. He joined SBH in 2011 after having spent more than six years at Kennedy Capital Management. Prior to Kennedy, Nicholson’s experience was as an Associate Portfolio Manager at U.S. Bancorp Asset Management and as a Financial Analyst at The Boeing Company. Nicholson earned a B.S. from Seton Hall University and earned an MBA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He has been in the investment industry since 2002.
Segall Bryant & Hamill (SBH) is an independent investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Denver, Colorado; St. Louis, Missouri; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Naples, Florida. Founded in 1994, SBH believes in a client-first approach while providing investment management of equity, fixed income, alternative, and asset allocation portfolios. Known for generating performance through proprietary investment research for clients across the country, our experienced team seeks the most attractive investments offered through our various strategies. Our portfolio managers work directly with clients to help maximize investment return while aligning with client goals and specific risk constraints. Our substantial employee ownership and partnership culture results in the continuity of our investment teams, long-term relationships, and the alignment of our interests with those of our clients. We foster an inclusive work environment, enabling us to attract and develop diverse thinkers and talent.
The value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the iMGP Small Company Fund compared with the Russell 2000 Index, and Morningstar US Small Blend Category.
The hypothetical $10,000 investment at fund inception includes changes due to share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The chart does not imply future performance. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur fees, expenses or taxes, and cannot be invested in directly.
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Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Investment performance reflects fee waivers in effect. In the absence of such waivers, total return would be reduced. Short term performance is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance and should not be the sole basis for investing in the fund. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur fees, and cannot be invested in directly. Returns less than one year are not annualized.
The gross and net expense ratios can be found in the most recent Summary Prospectus (4/30/2024). There are contractual fee waivers in effect through 4/30/2025. While the fund is no-load, management and other expenses still apply.
Fund holdings and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
For the quarter, the Fund gained 7.66%, strongly outperforming the 2.90% gain for the Russell 2000 Value benchmark, and also outperformed the Morningstar Small Value category’s 4.64% return. The sectors that contributed most to the performance rela MORE
For the full calendar year, the Fund gained 24.74%, widely outperforming the 14.65% gain for the Russell 2000 Value index and the 16.61% return for the category. MORE
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The fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The statutory and summary prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company, and it may be viewed here or by calling 1-800-960-0188. Read it carefully before investing. Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investing in small companies subjects investors to additional risks, including security price volatility and less liquidity than investing in larger companies. Though not an international fund, the fund may invest in foreign securities. Investing in foreign securities exposes investors to economic, political and market risks and fluctuations in foreign currencies. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Index performance is not illustrative of fund performance. An investment cannot be made directly in an index. This fund is new and performance information is not available. Once performance is available, it may be obtained by calling 1-800-960-0188 or by visiting www.imgpfunds.com. Index Definitions | Industry Terms and Definitions The iMGP Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.