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DCM

U.S. All Cap

Value with a Catalyst • Triple-Discount Valuation Mechanism
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What Sets Us Apart

Value with a Catalyst and a Triple-Discount Valuation Mechanism

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We employ a "Value with a Catalyst" research process.

Investments generally comprised of at least three of our seven “alpha generators.”

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  1. Insider buying (including options activity)
  2. Stock repurchase by the company
  3. Management changes
  4. Sale or spin-off of a division
  5. Consolidating industries
  6. Tax loss carryforwards
  7. "Triple-discount valuation mechanism"

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We believe equity prices are prone to short-term market dislocations due to investor’s narrow investment horizon leading to irrational behavior and overreaction. We seek to capitalize on these opportunities by identifying high quality businesses then applying our “Alpha Generators”. We have followed this disciplined  “Value with a Catalyst” approach since the firm’s inception in 1981 with the singular objective to uncover current value that has the ability to turn into future growth.

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We attempt to exploit market opportunities with timely execution, rigorous discipline and a high degree of conviction. Over full market cycles, we seek to produce consistently strong absolute and risk adjusted returns for our large cap core clients.

People

James Mulvey
Portfolio Manager
Jared Wein, CFA
Senior Analyst
Andrew Sidoti
Senior Analyst
Overview
Performance
Portfolio
Documents

What Sets Us Apart

Value with a Catalyst and a Triple-Discount Valuation Mechanism

‍

We employ a "Value with a Catalyst" research process.

Investments generally comprised of at least three of our seven “alpha generators.”

‍

  1. Insider buying (including options activity)
  2. Stock repurchase by the company
  3. Management changes
  4. Sale or spin-off of a division
  5. Consolidating industries
  6. Tax loss carryforwards
  7. "Triple-discount valuation mechanism"

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We believe equity prices are prone to short-term market dislocations due to investor’s narrow investment horizon leading to irrational behavior and overreaction. We seek to capitalize on these opportunities by identifying high quality businesses then applying our “Alpha Generators”. We have followed this disciplined  “Value with a Catalyst” approach since the firm’s inception in 1981 with the singular objective to uncover current value that has the ability to turn into future growth.

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We attempt to exploit market opportunities with timely execution, rigorous discipline and a high degree of conviction. Over full market cycles, we seek to produce consistently strong absolute and risk adjusted returns for our large cap core clients.

People

James Mulvey
Portfolio Manager
Jared Wein, CFA
Senior Analyst
Andrew Sidoti
Senior Analyst

Performance

Quarterly
Calendar Year
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Performance is measured against the Russell 3000  index. Inception date 12/31/1997.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Performance is measured against the Russell 3000  index. Inception date 12/31/1997.

Rolling 3-Year Performance vs. Index

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Chart reflects composite’s quarterly performance vs. the S&P 500 Index from 03/31/2011 thru 03/31/2021. Markston has  been independently verified firm-wide by Ashland Partners & Company, LLP from April 1,1981 through June 30, 2019 and by ACA Performance Services, LLC from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. In addition, performance exams have been conducted on the S&P 500 Active Product composite from April 30, 1994 – June 30, 2020. Performance is calculated gross of fees. As such when advisory fees and other fees and expenses are deducted returns will be reduced.. Fee information is located on page 21 of LCC slide deck. A GIPS Compliant Presentation is considered to be an integral part of this report,. The above information is shown as supplemental information only and complements the GIPS Compliant Presentations provided on pages 22 and 23..  

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Portfolio Stats

Risk Measures

Top 10 Holdings

Sector Breakdown

Top 5 Quarterly Contributors

Top 5 Quarterly Detractors

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Disclosures

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Neither the information provided, nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The investments and investment strategies identified herein may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment will depend upon an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Although DCM may take efforts to mitigate risks, certain risks cannot be eliminated or controlled and there are no guarantees that any risk management strategies or investment strategies implemented will be successful notwithstanding such efforts to mitigate risk.
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DCM is an SEC registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Under the Advisers Act, Rule 204-3 requires DCM to provide clients with specific information about the advisory firm. DCM offers its Form ADV, Part 2 by calling DCM to serve this important purpose. Investors can acquire information on the registration status of DCM and request a copy of DCM’s Form ADV, Part 2 by calling DCM directly at (917) 386-6260 or visiting the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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DCM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dinosaur Group Holdings, LLC.
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The opinions expressed herein are those of DCM Advisors, LLC (“DCM”) and are subject to change without notice. It should not be assumed that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. Information was obtained from third party sources which we believe to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to their accuracy or completeness.
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On 8/1/21, the Markston U.S. Large Cap Value strategy moved to DCM's platform from Markston International.  Therefore, performance of this strategy prior to this date was managed at another entity.  James Mulvey and Andrew Sidoti have been primarily responsible for all performance stated in this presentation.  
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Markston International, LLC claimed compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) through July 31, 2021. A firm-wide verification was performed by Ashland Partners & Company, LLP from April 1, 1981 through December 31, 2016 and by ACA Performance Services, LLC from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020.
DCM Advisors Institutional claimed compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) through December 31, 2019. A firm-wide verification was performed by ACA Performance Services, LLC from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019.
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Returns are presented gross of investment advisory fees, broker and other commissions, and any other expenses that a client would have paid or actually paid. Returns will be reduced by such fees and expenses.  For example, a 0.50% annual fee deducted quarterly (0.125%) from an account with a ten-year annualized growth rate of 5% will produce a net result of 4.4%. Actual performance results will vary from this example.
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DCM Advisors, LLC (“DCM”) is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. DCM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dinosaur Group Holdings, LLC. DCM’s investment advisory services are available only to residents of the United States in jurisdictions where DCM is registered. 

Account holdings and other information provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be considered investment recommendations. The content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a comprehensive description of DCM’s investment advisory services. Please refer to DCM’s Form ADV for important additional information. Certain investments are not suitable for all investors. Before investing, you should consider your investment objectives and any fees charged by DCM.

Certain information contained herein constitutes “forward-looking statements”, which can be identified by the use of terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, “estimate”, “intend”, “continue”, “target” or “believe” (or the negatives thereof) or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or actual performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. As a result, investors should not rely on such forward-looking statements in making their investment decisions. No representation or warranty is made as to future performance or such forward-looking statements. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice and are not intended to be a forecast of future events or results. Further, opinions expressed herein may differ from the opinions expressed by DCM or its affiliates. Graphs, charts, and other visual aids are provided for informational purposes only and are not to be used to make investment decisions.

The simulators available on this website are designed to be informational and educational tools only and do not constitute investment advice. The simulators are intended to provide a rough approximation of future financial performance. The results presented by simulators are hypothetical in nature and do not reflect the actual growth of any investor’s actual investments. Results may vary with each use and over time.

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