Oak Associates Awarded PSN Top Guns Designation
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Quarterly PSN Top Guns List published by Zephyr identifies best-in-class separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies.
Akron, OH—August 17, 2022— Oak Associates, ltd. announced today it has been named to the celebrated PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q2 2022. The highly anticipated list, published by Zephyr, remains one of the most important references for investors and asset managers.
“With the growing interest in separately managed accounts, the PSN Top Guns List has attracted greater attention,” says Margaret Tobiasen, SVP of Data Distribution who cites PSN’s pioneering efforts as the first SMA database as the reason for the list’s popularity. “Oak Associates has done remarkable work and we are pleased to include them as a top performer.”
Through a combination PSN’s proprietary performance screens, the PSN Top Guns List ranks products in six proprietary categories in over 75 universes based on continued performance over time.
Oak Associates’ Small Cap Growth strategy was named Top Gun 5-Star rating in the Small Cap Universe, meaning our Small Cap Growth strategy had an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the recent five-year period. Moreover, the strategy’s returns exceeded the style benchmark for the three latest three-year rolling periods. Products are then selected which have a standard deviation for the five-year period equal or less than the median standard deviation for the peer group. The top ten returns for the latest three-year period then become the 5 Star Top Guns.
Oak Associates’ Small Cap Growth strategy was also awarded the Bull & Bear Masters rating in the Small Cap Growth Universe, meaning the Small Cap Growth strategy had an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for a three-year period. Moreover, the strategy had an upside market capture over 100 and a downside market capture less than 100 relative to the style benchmark. The top ten ratios of Upside Capture Ratio over Downside Capture Ratio become the PSN Bull & Bear Masters.
Oak Associates’ Small Cap Growth portfolio is a US equity strategy that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in companies with less than $5 billion in market capitalization across a limited number of economic sectors. Portfolios are constructed of 30-40 companies and positions are held in meaningful size to maximize alpha, active share, and allow thorough due diligence. The portfolio typically holds stocks in companies focused on a niche segment, technology, or product. These highly-focused businesses tend to be more profitable, have larger barriers to entry, execute better and are often attractive acquisition candidates.
The complete list of PSN Top Guns and an overview of the methodology can be located at https://psn.fi.informais.com/. Registration is required.
Oak Associates is a nationally recognized investment management firm located in Akron, Ohio. Founded in 1985, Oak has spent decades focused on U.S equities and uncovering quality growth companies that can rise above market expectations. At Oak, we believe that sustainable long-term growth for investors is best achieved through a concentrated focus on companies and sectors. Our high-conviction stock selection process centers on identifying multiple drivers of growth and engaging in fundamental research to uncover the right businesses within the right sectors. We then take meaningful positions—targeting unrealized value and seeking long-term capital appreciation independent of typical index results. We offer two key ways to invest with us, including mutual fund accounts and direct separate accounts for institutions and high-net-worth individuals.
For nearly four decades, PSN has been a top resource for investment professionals. Asset managers rely on Zephyr’s PSN to effectively reach institutional and retail investors rely. Over 2,800 firms, 285 universes, and more than 21,000 products comprise the PSN SMA database showing asset breakdowns, compliance, key personnel, ownership diversity, ESG, business objectives and strategy, style, fees, GIC sectors, fixed income ranges and full holdings. Unique to PSN is its robust historical database of nearly 40 Years of Data Including Net and Gross-of-Fee Returns. For more details on the methodology behind the PSN Top Guns Rankings or to purchase PSN Top Guns Reports, contact Margaret Tobiasen at [email protected]. Visit PSN online to learn more.
No compensation was directly or indirectly provided by the Adviser in connection with this rating and/or award.