Time Horizon Analysis;
3, 5, 10 or 15 years * Performance history
* Gross returns * Benchmark comparison
* Consistency of performance Evaluation
Criteria * Return differential relative
to benchmark * Standard deviation (risk)
* Sharpe ratio (risk adjusted return) * Information
ratio * R2 (correlation) * Beta * Style
analysis |
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Firm Specific Issues * Employee
ownership * Assets under management * Fees Product
Specific Issues * History * Size * Growth *
Assets split (institutional vs. retail) Personnel
Issues * Depth/tenure of research staff * Portfolio
manager interviews * Product experience Investment
Philosophy and Process * Clearly defined and
achievable process * Purchase/sell discipline *
Investment research |