Kiplinger: Top-Performing Mutual Funds

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Kiplinger: Top-Performing Mutual Funds

Overview

Kiplinger recognized the Buffalo Small Cap Fund as a “Top-Performing Mutual Fund” in their recent fund analysis for the period ending September 30, 2020.

The Buffalo Small Cap Fund (BUFSX) ranked #3 in the Small-Company Stock Funds category for 20-year annualized returns, respectively, based on Morningstar’s universe of 25,000+ funds. (not ranked in the top 10 for the 1-, 3-, 5-, or 10-year time periods)

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Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the funds may be lower of higher than the performance quoted. Quarter-end performance can be obtained here and month-end performance can be obtained here.

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“Industry Perspectives” 3Q 2020

“Industry Perspectives” 3Q 2020

Letter to Shareholders

October 2020

As we approach the end of a tumultuous year, our economy is still reeling under the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, even with many parts of the country reopening to a “new normal” of face masks and limited public interaction. The upcoming Presidential election will add even more uncertainty to the markets, especially if Biden wins the election. While we can’t know for sure how the election will turn out or the long-lasting effects the pandemic will have on the global economy, we do know all we can do is prepare as best we can for whichever scenarios play out.

Here at the Buffalo Funds we remain diligent in our fight to keep our employees safe from the coronavirus. Most of our staff is still working from home. While historically we’ve held in-person meetings with company management teams and discussed new investment opportunities in our office, the advent of remote video conferencing has allowed us to operate normally. Our portfolio managers and analysts have a lengthy research call every Monday afternoon, and we have due diligence calls with companies nearly every day. Our message is that productivity remains high and it shows in the results of the Buffalo Funds year-to-date.

With Congressional and the Presidential elections just a week away, the possibility of a reacceleration of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and parts of Europe, and the highly debated shape and strength of the U.S. economic recovery off the bottom – our crystal ball is particularly cloudy. Therefore, we have decided to make our quarterly newsletter very brief. In our year-end letter we will provide our normal outlook for growth of U.S. and global GDP (gross domestic product), interest rates, inflation, unemployment, oil prices, tax rates, corporate profits, government spending, the value of the U.S. dollar, and stock valuations. We will also offer our own healthcare manager’s latest expert view on the status of vaccines and expected longevity of the pandemic. All the above factors will play a role in our outlook for the stock market in 2021 and beyond.

November’s election will eventually provide resolution, COVID-19 will eventually become managed, and a sense of normalcy will eventually return. Until then, your team at the Buffalo Funds remains tenacious in working hard for you this quarter, next year, and in the decades beyond. We sincerely hope you are able to return to at least some of your family’s holiday traditions this Fall and Winter, whether they be in-person or virtual.

Sincerely,

Buffalo Funds Portfolio Management Team

Average annual total return represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Current fund performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained here. For standardized performance click here.
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Kiplinger: Top-Performing Mutual Funds

Media Coverage

Kiplinger: Top-Performing Mutual Funds

Overview

Kiplinger recognized the Buffalo Small Cap Fund as a “Top-Performing Mutual Fund” in their recent fund analysis for the period ending August 31, 2020.

The Buffalo Small Cap Fund (BUFSX) ranked #9 and #3 in the Small-Company Stock Funds category for 1-year and 20-year annualized returns, respectively, based on Morningstar’s universe of 25,000+ funds. (not ranked in the top 10 for the 1-year or 5-year time periods)

Management Team:

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the funds may be lower of higher than the performance quoted. Quarter-end performance can be obtained here and month-end performance can be obtained here.

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“Money Life Market Call” with Buffalo Small Cap Fund PM Jamie Cuellar

“Money Life Market Call” with Buffalo Small Cap Fund PM Jamie Cuellar

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“Money Life Market Call” with Buffalo Small Cap Fund PM Jamie Cuellar

Overview

Buffalo Funds Small Cap co-portfolio manager Jamie Cuellar, CFA, recently appeared on the “Money Life with Chuck Jaffe” podcast.

During the call, Jamie goes in-depth on small-cap investing and provides an overview of his investment methodology. He also covers the current state of investing in small-cap technology and healthcare companies. Jamie also provides thoughts on the following companies:

  • Pluralsight (NASDAQ: PS)
  • CareDX (NASDAQ: CDNA)
  • II-VI (NASDAQ: IIVI)
  • Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: LGND)
  • Calix (NASDAQ: CALX)
  • Lovesac (NASDAQ: LOVE)
  • Quidel (NASDAQ: QDEL)

People are accelerating their digital transformation. So there are some stocks within technology that have gotten pretty expensive. High growth software is as an area that we think has gotten really pricey, but we’re still able to find names that are reasonably valued.
~ Jamie Cuellar, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager, Buffalo Small Cap Fund

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Jamie Cuellar, CFA
Portfolio Manager
28 Years of Experience
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Opinions expressed are those of the author or Funds as of 9/1/20 and are subject to change, are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, nor investment advice. References to other mutual funds should not to be considered an offer to buy or sell these securities. A full listing of the Buffalo Small Cap Fund portfolio holdings can be found here. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Earnings growth is not representative of the Fund’s future performance.

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“Small Companies Profiting From Covid-19 Pivots”

“Small Companies Profiting From Covid-19 Pivots”

“Small Companies Profiting From Covid-19 Pivots”

Overview

Buffalo Small Cap Fund co-portfolio managers Bob Male, CFA, and Jamie Cuellar, CFA, were recently interviewed by Barron’s about small-cap companies using size to their advantage, by pivoting their business models to cater to life amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

When sales improve, their earnings accelerate much more quickly than large caps. ~ Bob Male, CFA

The team also discusses several companies in the BUFSX/BUISX portfolio that have found innovative ways to shift their business models over the last several months and are now well positioned to benefit from the changing needs of companies, consumers, and society:

  • Quidel – QDEL
  • Pluralsight – PS
  • Lovesac – LOVE
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HIGHLIGHT

While headlines focus on a half-dozen mega-cap disruptors, many smaller companies have used size to their advantage –– pivoting their businesses to cater to life in the world of Covid-19.

BUFSX/BUISX Portfolio Managers
– Jamie Cuellar, Alex Hancock, Bob Male

Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Earnings growth is not representative of the fund’s future performance. Cash flow is a measure of the cash produced by the firm in a given period on behalf of equity holders. The true measure of the value of a firm’s equity is considered to be the present value of all free cash flows.

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. References to other mutual funds should not to be considered an offer to buy or sell these securities. As of 3/31/20 the Buffalo Small Cap Fund held Quidel 2.46%, Pluralsight 1.32%, and Lovesac 0.79%. A complete list of the Fund’s holdings can be found here. Fund holdings are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Annualized Performance (%)

As of 3/31/243 MOYTD1 YR3 YR5 YR10 YR15 YR20 YRSince Inception
BUFFALO SMALL CAP FUND - Investor4.324.323.88-8.769.228.3412.358.5911.12
BUFFALO SMALL CAP FUND - Institutional4.364.364.07-8.639.378.4912.518.7511.29
  Russell 2000 Growth Index7.587.5820.35-2.687.387.8913.398.386.36
  Lipper Small Cap Growth Fund Index7.757.7519.70-0.209.479.4013.968.627.53

The expense ratio for BUISX is 0.87% and 1.02% for BUFSX. Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so 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 of higher than the performance quoted and can be found here; quarter-end performance can be found here. Performance is annualized for periods greater than 1 year.

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The Disruption in Healthcare Investing 2020

The Disruption in Healthcare Investing 2020

The Disruption in Healthcare Investing 2020

Healthcare is being disrupted… and we’re just getting started.
The healthcare sector should continue to be one of the most
dynamic investment sectors in the world economy.

Our resident healthcare expert, Ken Laudan, Portfolio Manager for the Buffalo Discovery Fund, has published a new white paper in which he has identified several long-term trends and a major shift in the healthcare system that is having a profound affect on the economy.

He has also included an in-depth section on emerging healthcare themes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this latest white paper from the Buffalo Funds, we discuss the following concepts:

  • Digital technology adoption for diagnosis, monitoring, and alerts, all supported by AI analytics and personal care management
  • Focus on proactive well care vs. a reactive sick care centric model
  • Virtual care and retail health clinics becoming mainstream as lower-cost, more-preferred access points
  • Precision medicine targeting the unique genetics of each individual
  • Rising consumerism and patient engagement empower patients to make more efficient healthcare decisions
  • Convergence of medical with social needs

“Every healthcare organization needs to view themselves as a technology company in the new connected healthcare economy, not just as something they need to have.”

Download the full report detailing the demographic changes, transformative technology, and social and cultural shifts affecting the healthcare industry.

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.

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.