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Sustainable Value
Strategy
The Riverwater Sustainable Value Strategy seeks to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns versus its benchmark through a concentrated portfolio of small- and mid-sized companies. The strategy combines disciplined fundamental research with Riverwater’s Three Pillar Approach® to identify businesses we believe can create long-term value.
Small- and mid-cap stocks can be more volatile and less liquid than larger companies, and a concentrated portfolio may experience larger swings in value than a more diversified one.
30–45
Typical Holdings
$500M–<$15B
Market Cap at Purchase
Russell 2500 Value
Benchmark
Sept. 30, 2016
Inception Date
Portfolio & Performance
Strategy Returns
Data current as of September 30, 2026
| 3 Mo | YTD | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite (Gross) | -6.83% | 8.33% | 8.63% | 17.53% | 11.34% | 11.95% | 11.95% |
| Composite (Net) | -7.06% | 7.52% | 7.55% | 16.37% | 10.23% | 10.84% | 10.84% |
| Russell 2500 Value | -4.36% | 18.75% | 22.49% | 19.12% | 9.76% | 10.13% | 10.13% |
| Russell 2000 Value | -4.91% | 16.96% | 20.77% | 17.93% | 7.80% | 9.40% | 9.40% |
Net returns reflect a retail fee of 1%. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Top 5 Holdings
Haemonetics Corporation
5.1%
AZZ Inc.
3.8%
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
3.7%
InterDigital, Inc.
3.6%
Exelixis, Inc.
3.5%
Total
19.7% of net assets
Portfolio Characteristics
Strategy Statistics
Data current as of September 30, 2026
| Statistic | Sustainable Value | Russell 2500 Value |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Earnings | 18.8x | 15.8x |
| Avg. Weighted Market Cap | $7.5B | $8.9B |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Return on Equity | 15.6% | 8.7% |
| LT Debt to Capital | 31.9% | 37.7% |
| Number of Holdings | 39 | 1,876 |
Portfolio Allocation
Sector Weightings
Data current as of September 30, 2026
| Sector | Sustainable Value | Russell 2500 Value | Active Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.83% | 9.84% | -2.01% |
| Consumer Staples | 3.26% | 4.03% | -0.77% |
| Energy | 7.20% | 4.71% | +2.49% |
| Financials | 14.73% | 20.33% | -5.60% |
| Health Care | 15.09% | 10.26% | +4.83% |
| Industrials | 21.62% | 18.28% | +3.34% |
| Information Technology | 13.22% | 10.97% | +2.25% |
| Materials | 2.29% | 6.16% | -3.87% |
| Real Estate | 8.00% | 9.19% | -1.19% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 2.44% | -2.44% |
| Utilities | 5.39% | 3.78% | +1.61% |
Risk & Capture
Data current as of September 30, 2026
| Statistic | Sustainable Value | Russell 2500 Value |
|---|---|---|
| Beta* | 0.78 | 1.00 |
| Sharpe Ratio* | 0.56 | 0.38 |
| Upside Capture* | 81.09% | 100.00% |
| Downside Capture* | 76.24% | 100.00% |
*Since inception.
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Small- and mid-cap stocks can be more volatile and less liquid than larger companies, and a concentrated portfolio may experience larger swings in value than a more diversified one.
Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including those undertaken or recommended by Advisor), will be profitable or equal any historical performance level(s).