Manager investment is an area of strength for the firm. Over 100% of the firm's assets are covered by a$ 1 million investment, in an effort to align portfolio manager and shareholder interests. Disciplined Growth Investors(DGI) open-end and exchange-traded products are priced, on average, among the second most-expensive quintile of similarly distributed strategies. This higher expense profile of its funds creates a larger performance hurdle and contributes negatively to Disciplined Growth Investors(DGI)'s rating.
Disciplined Growth Investors(DGI) earns an Above Average Parent Pillar rating because of its ability to stand out in an increasingly competitive field.