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Symphony

Symphony Asset Management LLC is an institutional market leader in alternative and traditional investment strategies. The firm was founded in 1994 by a team of industry veterans known for their pioneering work in quantitative analysis.

 Philosophy

Fundamental to Symphony’s investment philosophy is the concept that both quantitative and qualitative methods have value. The ability to blend these values into a unified, risk-controlled investment process sets Symphony apart. Prior to implementation, each strategy has been thoroughly tested in one of the industry’s most sophisticated research environments.

 Process

Symphony’s equity investment process combines quantitative methods for screening and risk control with qualitative methods for security selection and portfolio construction. Quantitative screening simplifies and disciplines the stock-selection process, sharpening the research team’s focus. Qualitative methods add in-depth analysis of earnings quality, industry trends, trading characteristics and accounting practices. This process also may focus on identifying a catalyst, such as an earnings surprise or accounting irregularity, capable of driving performance of the security. Forensic accounting analysis is an integral part of the qualitative assessment.

Use of models and analytical, quantitative and risk management tools and techniques is no guarantee of investment success or positive performance. These models are dynamic and as a result the variables or factors or components may change over time. Models are based on historical data, which is not indicative of future results. Other tools may produce substantially different success and failure outcomes.

For more information, please visit the Symphony Asset Management web site.