Beini Zhou, CFA, and Anand Vasagiri, both co-portfolio managers for the Artisan International Explorer Strategy, recently presented at the Value Invest New York conference. Their presentation focused on two key investment opportunities in the international small-cap space, offering detailed insights into their investment philosophy, analysis of specific companies, and the broader market context.
Investment Philosophy
Zhou started the presentation by emphasizing the importance of trust and character in their investment approach. The duo's strategy is to focus on the challenging periods a business has gone through, rather than only its successful phases. This approach forms the initial 'smell test' in their due diligence process, where any doubts about a company's management lead them to walk away, regardless of the business's valuation.
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