Capital Appreciation strategy differentiators

  • Powered by great companies
    Quality first mentality with a focus on strong free cash flow generation helps eliminate subpar operators and value traps.

  • Exposure to proven winners and up-and-comers
    Seeking top investment ideas across the size and style spectrum.

  • Sector neutral to help mitigate risk
    We are focused on selecting great companies, not timing sectors.

Capital Appreciation strategy facts

  • Manager

    Principal Edge 

  • Inception

    1 January 1997

  • Index

    Russell 3000 Index 

  • Targeted number of holdings

    75-125

  • Expected turnover

    20-50%

  • Investment vehicles

    IMA, U.S. Mutual Fund

Capital Appreciation portfolio management 

Principal Edge 

Investing in quality companies with competitive advantages, financial strength, shareholder-oriented management teams, and strong or improving profitability. We are focused on quality first, with patience to invest at attractive valuations, and maintain a long-term investment horizon. 
 

PM Title
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager
Name
Daniel R. Coleman
44 years of experience
PM Title
Portfolio Manager
Name
Theodore B. Jayne, CFA
25 years of experience
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