Investment philosophy and process
Investment manager selection
Seeking a competitive edge.
SEI is a manager of managers. We build investment strategies by hiring specialist managers known for their expertise in specific markets or with specific investment styles.
Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, we identify managers that have demonstrated an ability to provide exposure to the portfolio’s selected sources of return and that have a sustainable competitive advantage.
After we hire a manager, our ongoing monitoring either validates our initial conclusions or identifies signs that the manager no longer meets our criteria. We don’t have to wait for poor performance to remove managers from a portfolio; we do it when we believe they have lost their competitive edge.
Asset manager universe
- Hundreds of managers with varying firm structures and cultures, applying diverse investment approaches
SEI- and investor-specific filters
- Asset-class and SEI alpha source filters
- Investor filter—for example, socially responsible, boutique manager
Qualitative review
- Manager interviews and on-site visits
- Firm overview—stability, culture and alignment
- Team analysis—structure, experience and resources
- Comprehensive process review—understanding the “edge”
- ESG Assessment
Quantitative analytics
- Historical holdings review
- Factor analysis
- Forensic attribution and risk analysis
- Portfolio characteristics
Important Information
There are risks involved with investing, including possible loss of principal. The information contained herein is for general and educational information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, tax, accounting, securities, research or investment advice regarding the strategies or any security in particular, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment. This information should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell a security, derivative or futures contract. You should not act or rely on the information contained herein without obtaining specific legal, tax, accounting and investment advice from an investment professional.
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