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DCM

U.S. All Cap

Value with a Catalyst • Triple-Discount Valuation Mechanism

What Sets Us Apart

A Unique Approach to All Cap Investing

The DCM U.S. All Cap Strategy leverages opportunities across all (small, mid, large-cap) market capitalizations (small, mid, large-cap), identifying companies with strong fundamentals and clear growth catalysts. By maintaining flexibility and adaptability, the portfolio is positioned to navigate shifting market environments and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Dynamic Portfolio Construction

  • Investments are selected based on rigorous fundamental analysis, focusing on companies with durable competitive advantages, strong free cash flow, and attractive valuations.
  • A valuation-driven process ensures that each investment aligns with high-quality standards and offers strong intrinsic value.
  • Portfolio allocations are adjusted across all market caps, balancing growth opportunities and value-oriented investments.
  • Positions are sized based on their growth potential, risk/reward profile, and overall contribution to the portfolio's objectives.
  • Tactical shifts are employed to take advantage of near-term opportunities while maintaining alignment with long-term goals.

Broad Market Exposure

  • The strategy provides diversified exposure across sectors and industries, enabling a broad view of market opportunities.
  • Investments span companies at various stages of growth, from emerging innovators to established market leaders.
  • Portfolio flexibility allows for dynamic shifts in allocation, maximizing the potential for outperformance as market conditions evolve.
  • The objective of the strategy is to generate superior long-term returns by leveraging the adaptability and breadth of an all-cap approach.

What Sets Us Apart

A Unique Approach to All Cap Investing

The DCM U.S. All Cap Strategy leverages opportunities across all (small, mid, large-cap) market capitalizations (small, mid, large-cap), identifying companies with strong fundamentals and clear growth catalysts. By maintaining flexibility and adaptability, the portfolio is positioned to navigate shifting market environments and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Dynamic Portfolio Construction

  • Investments are selected based on rigorous fundamental analysis, focusing on companies with durable competitive advantages, strong free cash flow, and attractive valuations.
  • A valuation-driven process ensures that each investment aligns with high-quality standards and offers strong intrinsic value.
  • Portfolio allocations are adjusted across all market caps, balancing growth opportunities and value-oriented investments.
  • Positions are sized based on their growth potential, risk/reward profile, and overall contribution to the portfolio's objectives.
  • Tactical shifts are employed to take advantage of near-term opportunities while maintaining alignment with long-term goals.

Broad Market Exposure

  • The strategy provides diversified exposure across sectors and industries, enabling a broad view of market opportunities.
  • Investments span companies at various stages of growth, from emerging innovators to established market leaders.
  • Portfolio flexibility allows for dynamic shifts in allocation, maximizing the potential for outperformance as market conditions evolve.
  • The objective of the strategy is to generate superior long-term returns by leveraging the adaptability and breadth of an all-cap approach.

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Performance

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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Disclosures

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.
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.
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.
DCM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dinosaur Group Holdings, LLC.
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.
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.  
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.
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.