International Markets Offering Low Valuations and Faster Pace of Growth

International Markets Offering Low Valuations and Faster Pace of Growth

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International Markets Offering Low Valuations and Faster Pace of Growth

Overview

Buffalo Funds International co-portfolio manager Bill Kornitzer, CFA, was recently interviewed by The Wall Street Transcript about the ongoing trade war rhetoric and how they might impact the International Fund. He also provides insights into the importance of investing internationally and cites several examples of companies within his portfolio that highlight his team’s investment strategy at work:

  • Dassault Systemes (France) – OTCMKTS:DASTY
  • Sartorius Stedim Biotech (France) – EPA:DIM
  • HDFC Bank (India) – NYSE:HDB
  • ICICI Bank (India) – NYSE:IBN

While they’re not immune from the turbulence caused by these changing tariff regimes, our process naturally pushes us away from heavily cyclical and commodity-oriented type companies, which are frequently the direct point of trade actions and where the real issue could be on a company-specific basis. ~ Bill Kornitzer, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager, Buffalo International Fund

To access The Wall Street Transcript article click here.

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HIGHLIGHT

Bill Kornitzer, BUFIX co-portfolio manager, discusses the accelerated pace of the growth of global economies outside the U.S. and why, given where valuations are today, there are many opportunities to invest internationally at this time.

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“Industry Perspectives” 2Q 2018

“Industry Perspectives” 2Q 2018

“Industry Perspectives” 2Q 2018

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Date Published:
July 2018

Pages:
3

OVERVIEW:
Despite vast publicity in the media, many people don’t fully understand exactly what Bitcoin is in nontechnical terms. Many investors also question whether Bitcoin is riding a speculative wave that could soon collapse. We believe the price appreciation of Bitcoin is a temporary situation driven by pure speculation. If trading volume shrinks materially, the price of Bitcoin could drop to near zero.

In this latest Industry Perspectives, we discuss:

  • Bitcoin has made many headlines in the past year without a full
    understanding of the potential downfalls of the cryptocurrency.
  • There’s a “near zero” chance of Bitcoin overtaking the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency.
  • We believe there are far more negatives than positives to Bitcoin and consider it a speculative bubble.

None of the Buffalo Funds invests in Bitcoin or any other cryptocurencies. As of 3/31/18 Visa was held by the Buffalo Dividend Focus Fund (2.60%), Growth Fund (2.08%), and Large Cap Fund (2.88%); no Buffalo Funds held Paypal.

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3 Conversations During Market Volatility

3 Conversations During Market Volatility

3 Conversations During Market Volatility

“Team Approach, Advanced Preparation & Active Management”

After a long and fairly peaceful run, the stock market has been on a roller-coaster ride thus far in 2018, one that has included the first drop of at least 10% since 2016.

Financial advisors know that discussing market volatility with clients is largely an emotional matter. Use this quick guide to help begin those client conversations that re-evaluate investment risk tolerances, including preparing for various market outcomes.

In this report, we cover:

  • Focusing on downside protection as a strategy
  • Delivering value in all-weather conditions
  • Taking a team-based approach to investment management
  • Preparing in advance for “normal” market events
  • The value of active management

“Financial advisors report that their clients’ top two priorities are 1) managing downside risk, while 2) achieving growth.”

For many investors, the 2008-2009 financial crisis and resulting severe bear market is still fresh in mind. Use this quick guide to help clients re-evaluate their investment risk tolerances and prepare for various market conditions.

Opinions expressed are those of the author or Funds and are subject to change, are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, nor investment advice.

Active investing has higher management fees because of the manager’s increased level of involvement while passive investing has lower management and operating fees. Investing in both actively and passively managed mutual funds involves risk and principal loss is possible. Both actively and passively managed mutual funds generally have daily liquidity. There are no guarantees regarding the performance of actively and passively managed mutual funds. Actively managed mutual funds may have higher portfolio turnover than passively managed funds. Excessive turnover can limit returns and can incur capital gains. Stocks, hedge funds, mutual funds, ETF’s and other investments products have different risk-return profiles, which should be considered when investing. All investments contain risk and may lose value.

Fundamental Approach

We get to know the companies we invest in and learn how they run their business.

Top-Down & Bottom-Up

We identify Top-Down broad, secular growth trends and search for companies from the Bottom-Up.

Proprietary Philosophy

We construct our portfolios based on our own proprietary investment strategy.

Disciplined Investing

Sticking to our disciplined investment strategy ensures we maintain a consistent, balanced approach.

Morningstar Upgrades Buffalo Discovery Fund (BUFTX) Analyst Rating to Bronze

Morningstar Upgrades Buffalo Discovery Fund (BUFTX) Analyst Rating to Bronze

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Morningstar Upgrades Buffalo Discovery Fund (BUFTX) Analyst Rating to Bronze

Overview

The Buffalo Discovery Fund recently received an upgraded Morningstar Analyst RatingTM from Neutral to Bronze. For more information, read the analyst’s report, which includes analysis of the Fund’s Process, Performance, People, Parent, and Pricing.

Morningstar Analyst Report: Buffalo Discovery Fund (BUFTX)
“Solid team with a good record earns an upgrade.”

The Morningstar Analyst Rating is not a credit or risk rating. It is a subjective evaluation performed by Morningstar’s manager research group, which consists of various Morningstar, Inc. subsidiaries (“Manager Research Group”). In the United States, that subsidiary is Morningstar Research Services LLC, which is registered with and governed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Manager Research Group evaluates funds based on five key pillars, which are process, performance, people, parent, and price. The Manager Research Group uses this five pillar evaluation to determine how they believe funds are likely to perform relative to a benchmark, or in the case of exchange-traded funds and index mutual funds, a relevant peer group, over the long term on a risk-adjusted basis. They consider quantitative and qualitative factors in their research, and the weight of each pillar may vary. The Analyst Rating scale is Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. A Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold, Silver, or Bronze reflects the Manager Research Group’s conviction in a fund’s prospects for outperformance. Analyst Ratings ultimately reflect the Manager Research Group’s overall assessment, are overseen by an Analyst Rating Committee, and are continuously monitored and reevaluated at least every 14 months.

For more detailed information about Morningstar’s Analyst Rating, including its methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures/.

The Morningstar Analyst Rating (i) should not be used as the sole basis in evaluating a fund, (ii) involves unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause Analyst expectations not to occur or to differ significantly from what they expected, and (iii) should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the fund.

HIGHLIGHT

BUFTX earns Bronze Morningstar Analyst RatingTM due to the management team’s ability to adapt to the changing focus of the Fund over the past 14 years.

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Beyond Better Days for Active Management

Beyond Better Days for Active Management

Beyond Better Days for Active Management

“How Active Strategies Can Potentially Deliver Over a Full Market Cycle”

Is this the active management renaissance we’ve been waiting for?

With the major market averages breaking their nine-quarter winning streak ending the first quarter 2018, it’s renewed an old debate. This update will help you prepare for that coming conversation.

In this report, we cover:

  • How we arrived here
  • Herd behavior
  • History does not repeat itself, but it often rhymes
  • The case for active management
  • Despite highs, investors want help
  • Reframing the “active” value proposition

“Many investors and financial advisors have forgotten, or perhaps never experienced, what a full market cycle looks like.”

Much has been made about the death of active strategies. The reality is: active investing has evolved. Beating or timing the market was always a race to the bottom. Many financial advisors today are using active strategies, seeking to add incremental return while reducing downside risk. Download the report to find out more.

Opinions expressed are those of the author or Funds and are subject to change, are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, nor investment advice.

Active investing has higher management fees because of the manager’s increased level of involvement while passive investing has lower management and operating fees. Investing in both actively and passively managed mutual funds involves risk and principal loss is possible. Both actively and passively managed mutual funds generally have daily liquidity. There are no guarantees regarding the performance of actively and passively managed mutual funds. Actively managed mutual funds may have higher portfolio turnover than passively managed funds. Excessive turnover can limit returns and can incur capital gains. Stocks, hedge funds, mutual funds, ETF’s and other investments products have different risk-return profiles, which should be considered when investing. All investments contain risk and may lose value.

Fundamental Approach

We get to know the companies we invest in and learn how they run their business.

Top-Down & Bottom-Up

We identify Top-Down broad, secular growth trends and search for companies from the Bottom-Up.

Proprietary Philosophy

We construct our portfolios based on our own proprietary investment strategy.

Disciplined Investing

Sticking to our disciplined investment strategy ensures we maintain a consistent, balanced approach.

“Industry Perspectives” 1Q 2018

“Industry Perspectives” 1Q 2018

“Industry Perspectives” 1Q 2018

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Date Published:
April 2018

Pages:
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Contributors:
Clay Brethour, President

OVERVIEW:
The U.S. stock market started off January with a bang, rallying to new records daily. However, in February, volatility was reintroduced to investors at a level not seen since 2015. After nearly 9 years since the great financial crisis of 2008, the jitteriness of the aging bull market seemed to be looking for any excuse for a sell off, and the talk of a potential tariff war was enough to send the market down, with wide intra-day swings.

In this latest Industry Perspectives, we discuss:

  • After a strong start to 2018, volatility was reintroduced into the markets.
  • Rising interest rates, effects from the 2017 tax reform, and U.S. / international trade tariff discussions are major market disruptors.
  • Short-term volatility is just the beginning and could intensify as other central banks reduce their easy money policies.

Fundamental Approach

We get to know the companies we invest in and learn how they run their business.

Top-Down & Bottom-Up

We identify Top-Down broad, secular growth trends and search for companies from the Bottom-Up.

Proprietary Philosophy

We construct our portfolios based on our own proprietary investment strategy.

Disciplined Investing

Sticking to our disciplined investment strategy ensures we maintain a consistent, balanced approach.

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Terms of Use – Email lists are created for use by U.S. investment professionals only and are published strictly for informational purposes. Providing access to the content of these emails does not explicitly or implicitly constitute a solicitation of services or products of the Buffalo Funds, Kornitzer Capital Management, or any of their affiliates. The information contained in the emails is not intended for distribution to, or for use by, investment professionals in a jurisdiction where distribution or purchase is not authorized. The information contained in these emails is not appropriate for use by individual investors. By registering for any of these emails, you agree to Buffalo's terms and conditions and that you are qualified as an institutional investor or otherwise member of a registered broker/dealer, registered investment advisor, or investment consulting firm.

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