Sarah Samuels

WMC relies on their extensive independent research and includes portfolio management styles and approaches in equities, fixed income securities, currencies and commodities, as well as asset allocation across these categories. The firm has several different disciplines when approaching research and these include asset allocation analysts, currency analysts, data scientists, factor analysts, fixed income credit analysts, fixed income market analysts, global industry analysts and research associates, macro-analysts, quantitative analysts and technical analysts.

Boston Advisors investment process utilizes proprietary metrics and quantitative and qualitative research from independent research providers. Their institutional investment process begins with an evaluation of the stock universe appropriate for the assignment through their proprietary stock selection engine. The stock selection process prioritizes stocks based on multi-factor statistical models to create data and liquidity screens. These factors are used conjunction with a custom risk model to quantify and manage exposures in the portfolio and portfolio construction rules to build mandate-specific portfolios, designed to target different style boxes, capitalization ranges and risk goals. For Private Account Group clients, Boston Advisors offers asset allocation and customized account solutions in addition to the Private Account Group product offerings. The process begins with a screening for good valuation and increasing business momentum across the universe of available companies to narrow down the list of potential investments. The firm then conducts a thorough review to understand the business fundamentals and dynamics of each company stock they plan to purchase. Boston Advisors will tailor services on the basis of specific client's needs and objectives and will accept restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. The eligible stock universe for institutional and Private Account Group Clients include exchange listed securities, ETFs, over-the-counter securities, corporate debt securities, warrants, options, commercial paper, mutual funds, U.S. government securities, and municipal securities.

Functions as a College/University

PRIM’s mandate is to construct and manage a portfolio of investments that delivers strong risk-adjusted returns to reduce the Commonwealth’s unfunded pension liability and also help local participating retirement systems meet their pension obligations. The firm aims to be a leading investor of retirement funds through strong financial performance, a high degree of professionalism and transparency, and responsible resource management.

Functions as a College/University