In the world of small value funds, Old Kings Capital stands out for its steady returns and lack of volatility. Managed by two Colombia Business School alumni Randall Heck & Brad Purcell, the hedge fund employs a long-short strategy with net market exposure generally between 30% and 70%. The managers attempt to achieve their investment objectives by emphasizing: 1) independent research, 2) fundamental due diligence focused on cash flow performance, and 3) valuation discipline.
Over the years, Old Kings returns have not been market-beating, but the fund has achieved near market returns after fees with less volatility. Since inception (July 1, 2002) old Kings has produced an annualized return of 7.4% after fees with a standard deviation of 10.3% compared to...

