Managers at Nicholas Investment Partners are at the top of the industry when it comes to eating their own cooking. Almost 100% of the firm’s assets are represented by a manager who invests at least$ 1 million in their respective product, in an effort to align portfolio manager and shareholder interests. The firm stands out in its commitment to investor values by offering an open-end and exchange-traded product lineup at a low cost. On average, the firm charges fees on its funds that are within the second cheapest quintile of its category. Manager turnover at Nicholas Investment Partners has been higher than at peer asset management firms. Turnover in the portfolio-management ranks can happen for a number of reasons, including mergers, liquidations, and portfolio managers changing roles or leaving the firm. In some cases, a change may not signal a serious or immediate problem at the firm, but can still be disruptive for investors, hinder the effectiveness of a firm’s investment processes, or suggest a weaker investment culture.
Bigger Is Not Better for This Boutique Fund Firm
Nicholas Investment Partners remains firmly focused on smaller stocks.