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Harris Associates

US Value Equity

A high-conviction, time-tested value approach to US equities

The philosophy

A high-conviction, value approach to US equities underpinned by three core investment beliefs that it believes can reduce risk and increase returns over time, irrespective of the prevailing market conditions. 

Every portfolio manager at Harris follows the same investment process under all market conditions, believing that strict adherence to the firm's three value tenets can reduce risk and increase returns over time. 

Price

Buy businesses at a significant discount to their estimate of intrinsic value

Growth

Invest in companies expected to grow per-share value over time

Management

Invest with management teams that think and act as owners

Reasons to consider

Harris’ long-term, patient approach allows the team to look beyond the short-term noise and wait for price and value to converge.

 

The firm’s investment philosophy focuses on the following tenets:

 

1. Buy US businesses at a significant discount to its estimate of intrinsic value;

2. Invest in companies expected to grow per-share value over time; and

3. Invest with management teams that think and act as owners.

Harris’ generalist research analysts ensure it remains industry agnostic and focused on finding value in the US, regardless of which industries or geographies are currently in favour. They conduct research on companies across industries in search of undervalued, growing businesses with aligned management teams.

Analysts conduct due diligence on potential ideas to estimate intrinsic value and ensure ideas meet management and business quality criteria. Within a concentrated portfolio of 30-50 stocks, they set a buy target at significant discount to its estimate of intrinsic value, and a sell target typically at 90-100% of it. These targets are revisited as the company’s business fundamentals change.

A committee of seasoned investment professionals vets each new idea before voting on whether it should be added to the firm’s approved lists –a robust discussion in which the investment case is challenged by Harris’ experienced professionals. 

An unwavering focus on value investing drives every decision at Harris Associates.”
– Anthony P. Coniaris, CFA, Partner, Chairman and Portfolio Manager, Harris Associates

The analyses and opinions mentioned above represent the author's point of view. They are issued as of this document and are subject to change. They cannot be interpreted as having any contractual value.

Risks to consider

All investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. Investment risk exists with equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. There is no assurance that any investment will meet its performance objectives or that losses will be avoided. There could be other differences across similar products in the same strategy. Investors should fully understand the risks and other relevant details associated with any investment prior to investing.

The team

Anthony Coniaris, CFA®
Partner, Chairman, Portfolio Manager and U.S. Investment Analyst
Harris | Oakmark
Michael A. Nicolas, CFA®
Partner, Portfolio Manager, Investment Analyst
Harris | Oakmark
Robert F. Bierig
Partner, Portfolio Manager and U.S. Investment Analyst
Harris | Oakmark

The firm

Following a consistent, high conviction approach since it was founded in 1976, Harris has earned a reputation as a leader in value investing.  Harris actively manages US, international and global equity strategies, as well as US fixed income strategies for investors worldwide. As patient investors who believe that the intrinsic value of an underlying business will be recognized by the market over time, they are dedicated to delivering long-term investment performance for all clients. 
Chicago

USA

330+

Employees

Harris Associates

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