Our Team

M.B.A. – INSEAD
M.A. – Columbia University (French Cultural Studies)
B.A. – University of Pennsylvania (Biology)
Nicole Kornitzer, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Nicole was with the Buffalo Funds from 2000 – 2002 then rejoined in 2004 and has 21 years of professional investment experience.
At the Buffalo Funds, Nicole works with equity portfolios, and previous focus areas have included pharmaceuticals, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology. Her current focus is on European equity securities.
Nicole received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. from Columbia University, and an M.B.A. from INSEAD. She also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Years of Experience
Years at Buffalo Funds
FUNDS MANAGED
International Fund
Total Assets $536.07 Million (12/31/20)
Expense Ratio 1.05% / 0.90%
Benchmark Morningstar Global Markets ex-US
International (Since 2009)
Recent Articles
Media coverage regarding the Portfolio Manager, Funds Managed, and the Buffalo Funds in general.
“Money Life Market Call” with Buffalo Discovery Fund PM Ken Laudan
Ken Laudan, Buffalo Discovery Fund co-portfolio manager, recently appeared on the Money Life with Chuck Jaffe podcast, discussing his investment viewpoints and portfolio strategy.
FinancialPlanning.com: Small-Cap Funds with the Best 10-year Returns
Kiplinger recognized the Buffalo Small Cap and the Buffalo International funds as “Top-Performing Mutual Funds” in their recent fund analysis.
Bloomberg Podcast “What Goes Up” with Buffalo Small Cap Fund PM Jamie Cuellar
Jamie Cuellar, Buffalo Small Cap Fund co-portfolio manager, recently appeared on the Money Life with Chuck Jaffe podcast, discussing his investment viewpoints and portfolio strategy.
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.