History has shown that value and growth stocks perform counter-cyclically over time. We employ risk control measures when building portfolios. View Counter-cyclical Returns chart. After identifying a universe of securities that complies with the market-capitalization mandates of each fund, securities are screened for quality and liquidity. Stocks that fail to meet our rigorous screens and strict guidelines are removed from consideration.
Research analysts review the data and provide forecasts as required.
Attractive stocks are continually pinpointed and added to the portfolio, while those that become unattractive are systematically removed. View Equity Model chart. HGI serves as investment sub-adviser to, and makes all investment decisions for, the International Fund and the Emerging Markets Fund. Thomas L. Hansberger, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and portfolio manager of HGI, has been heralded as one of the founders of global investing and has received the Leadership in Global Investing Award from The International Society of Financial Analysts for his lifetime commitment to international capital markets. With offices in Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Hong Kong and Moscow, HGI is able to visit companies worldwide and conduct bottom-up, fundamental research on site.