Discipline In Focus: Small & SMID Investing for 2025

MARKET INSIGHTS

Discipline In Focus: Small & SMID Investing for 2025

In this episode, Cambiar Portfolio Manager Colin Dunn discusses the performance of small and SMID cap stocks in 2024, reflecting on the challenges brought on by a "risk-on" market. He also shares his outlook for 2025 and how Cambiar's disciplined approach positions his strategies for potential success in the year ahead.

Market Insights: 2024-25 Review & Outlook

Brian Barish provides his 2024-25 market review and outlook. He reflects on the uneven performance of 2024, propelled by the momentum in AI-driven innovation. Looking ahead, he details potential risks and where Cambiar is seeing opportunities.

two sides of a bridge not connected to describe the current gap between value vs growth stocks.
two sides of a bridge not connected to describe the current gap between value vs growth stocks.
Bridging the Gap - Value vs Growth

As interest rates ease and market uncertainty looms, value stocks may be positioned for renewed strength. Historically, similar conditions have led to outperformance in value stocks as stable, cash-generating companies attract investors seeking resilience amid market volatility.

International Market Insights - 3Q24

In his the second part of his latest interview, Cambiar President Brian Barish chats about investment opportunities in Europe, China's recent stimulus plan, and the importance of military and defense stocks.

U.S. Market Insights - 3Q24

In his latest interview, Cambiar President Brian Barish chats about the unexpected activity in the stock market during the usually slow summer months. Topics range from interest rate cuts, rising market breadth, and upcoming elections.

Three lines coming together to show the QPD process for PPG Industries.
Three lines coming together to show the QPD process for PPG Industries.
QPD In Action - 3Q24

This quarter we feature a high revving luxury automaker.

Capital building with volatile graph line showing that stocks are volatile during election years.
Capital building with volatile graph line showing that stocks are volatile during election years.
Election Years - Value vs. Growth

We examine the historical trend of value stocks outperforming growth stocks during election years, a pattern evident since 1980 and is particularly pronounced in small cap stocks.

Hill of sand
Hill of sand
Shifting Sands - Is It Time For Small Cap Value?

We explore the emerging trend of reallocating from large cap tech to small cap and value stocks. We examine the factors driving this shift and consider whether it marks the beginning of a longer-term rotation.

Unearthing Hidden Gems: Navigating the Small Cap Landscape

In his latest interview, Cambiar Portfolio Manager Colin Dunn provides an update on the small and midcap landscape, highlighting intriguing investment areas. Dunn emphasizes the importance of active management down cap, detailing how it helps uncover undervalued opportunities in this dynamic market segment.

Three lines coming together to show the QPD process for PPG Industries.
Three lines coming together to show the QPD process for PPG Industries.
QPD In Action - 2Q24

This quarter we feature a business connecting millions of homes while shaping the future of entertainment and technology.

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