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As the daily case count of the COVID-19 virus in the U.S. has shifted back into its growth phase, following the reopening of the economy, many regions are re-instituting lockdown measures in response. This could disrupt what has been an improving outlook for consumer sentiment, consumer spending, and unemployment.
In this latest Industry Perspectives, we discuss:
We get to know the companies we invest in and learn how they run their business.
We identify Top-Down broad, secular growth trends and search for companies from the Bottom-Up.
We construct our portfolios based on our own proprietary investment strategy.
Sticking to our disciplined investment strategy ensures we maintain a consistent, balanced approach.
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Kiplinger recognized the Buffalo Small Cap Fund as a “Top-Performing Mutual Fund” in their recent fund analysis for the period ending June 30, 2020.
The Buffalo Small Cap Fund (BUFSX) ranked #7 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)
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“We’re not really looking for growth at any price or momentum growth. We really want to manage our risk and enter into securities and own them while they have superior risk reward. As we’re doing the fundamental analysis on a company, we’re assessing an upside and downside scenario for each investment.“
~ Chris Carter, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager, Buffalo Mid Cap Fund
Chris Carter, CFA
Portfolio Manager
11 Years of Experience
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MISSION, Kan. – Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. (KCM), investment adviser to the Buffalo Funds, and the Buffalo Funds (the “Trust”) are pleased to announce the following appointment, new hire, and management changes to its investment product lineup.
Effective May 1, 2020, Kent Gasaway, former President of the Buffalo Funds, will re-assume the role of President of the Trust. Mr. Gasaway has over 38 years of investment experience, 29 of which has been with KCM and the Buffalo Funds. Since 1991, Kent has played an integral part in the firm through his leadership and investment management expertise. Additionally, Robert Male, CFA, is named as an additional Trustee to the Buffalo Funds. Mr. Male has been with KCM for 25 years as a portfolio manager.
The firm is also pleased to announce that Ken Laudan joined KCM on May 1, 2020 as an equity Portfolio Manager serving on the Buffalo Discovery Fund (BUFTX/BUITX) and as a lead healthcare analyst for the Buffalo Funds. Mr. Laudan brings nearly 30 years of investment experience, with an emphasis in the healthcare sector. Prior to joining the firm, Ken was managing director of Cottonwood Investment Group and served as a healthcare research analyst for the Friess Associates mutual fund family. “We are delighted to have Ken join our team,” said Kent Gasaway, President of Buffalo Funds. “His addition adds depth to our growth equity research team and coverage of the healthcare sector in particular.“
Concurrently, Jamie Cuellar, CFA, co-Portfolio Manager of the Buffalo Small Cap Fund (BUFSX/BUISX), is joining Dave Carlsen, CFA, and Ken Laudan as a co-manager of the Buffalo Discovery Fund. “Jamie will be expanding his role with the firm and is bringing his expertise of the information technology and healthcare areas within the small and mid cap space as a Portfolio Manager of the Buffalo Discovery Fund,” stated Gasaway.
Additionally, Josh West, CFA, current co-Portfolio Manager of the Buffalo Mid Cap Fund (BUFMX/BUIMX), is joining Dave Carlsen, CFA, as a co-manager of the Buffalo Growth Fund (BUFGX). “We are confident Josh will excel with the added responsibility as a co-manager of the Growth Fund,” commented Gasaway.
“We view these changes as exciting times at the Buffalo Funds, as our portfolio manager teams are stronger than ever. Our time-tested, research-based approach, along with these high quality investment managers, will ensure we have another successful 30+ years of money management,” said John Kornitzer, President of KCM.
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The Buffalo Funds are a family of 10 actively-managed mutual funds offering a variety of domestic equity, international equity, and income-generating investment strategies. We believe that patient investing backed by solid, intelligent research is the best way to achieve potential long-term financial rewards. Disciplined investment decisions are made using a distinct, time-tested investment approach guided by trend analysis, rigorous fundamental company research, and strict security valuation parameters.
About Kornitzer Capital Management
KCM is a privately-held, employee-owned corporation, founded in 1989 by John C. Kornitzer. The firm was created to manage customized portfolios for private clients and institutions. We continue to provide client-focused, personalized money management through our Kornitzer Private Client Services (KPCS) group, and pension, corporate, and foundation separate account management through our institutional services group. With our approach to lifetime asset management, KCM helps clients achieve their long-term financial goals throughout the various investment stages including accumulation, preservation, and retirement. Over the years, based on client request or need, we formed companies and alliances to better serve specific niches.
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OVERVIEW:
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic was a “black swan” event – an unpredicted event that arises seemingly from nowhere and wrecks local and global economies.
In this latest Industry Perspectives, we discuss:
We get to know the companies we invest in and learn how they run their business.
We identify Top-Down broad, secular growth trends and search for companies from the Bottom-Up.
We construct our portfolios based on our own proprietary investment strategy.
Sticking to our disciplined investment strategy ensures we maintain a consistent, balanced approach.
Stay up-to-date with the most recent media coverage and press releases about the Buffalo Funds.
The Buffalo International Fund (BUFIX) and the Buffalo High Yield Fund (BUFHX) are included on the Investor’s Business Daily 2020 Best Mutual Funds Award Winner list, in the 5th annual ranking by the investment publication, announced this week.
The International Fund was included in the Best International Stock Funds, and the High Yield Fund was included in the Best U.S. Taxable Bond Funds.
Funds named to IBD’s list were chosen because they have outperformed their benchmark index over the past 1, 3, 5, and 10-year periods, as of 12/31/19. In order to make the list, funds must have outperformed in all four time periods. IBD made its selections from 3,374 mutual funds that met the criteria of having at least 10 years of operation.
“We’re honored that our funds have been recognized in this way by IBD. These funds exemplify our firm’s goal of consistently delivering strong risk-adjusted performance to our shareholders,“ said Clay Brethour, president of the Buffalo Funds.
The Buffalo International Fund is managed by Bill Kornitzer and Nicole Kornitzer, a team that has been in place since 2009.
The Buffalo High Yield Fund is managed by Paul Dlugosch, Jeff Sitzmann, and Jeff Deardorff.
To view IBD’s complete list and analysis of the Best Mutual Funds 2020, please visit: https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/mutual-funds/best-mutual-funds-beating-sp-500-over-last-1-3-5-10-years/
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.
BUFIX and BUFHX named to Investor’s Business Daily Best Mutual Funds 2020 list in the International Stock Fund and U.S. Taxable Bond Funds categories, respectively.
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