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RISK-CONTROLLED GROWTH STRATEGY

Risk-CONTROLLED GROWTH STRATEGY

Overview

The Risk-Controlled Growth Strategy is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation with a stronger emphasis on downside risk management. The strategy invests in equity securities of high-quality companies with resilient business models, aiming to participate in market growth while seeking to limit the severity of losses during periods of market stress.

Strategy Philosophy

We believe successful long-term investing is not only about capturing upside, but also about managing downside risk. Avoiding large drawdowns can improve long-term compounding and help investors stay committed to their investment plan through different market environments.

This strategy focuses on businesses with durable competitive advantages, stable demand, and strong financial foundations, emphasizing companies that can perform across economic cycles rather than relying on aggressive growth.

Investment Focus

The portfolio emphasizes companies that demonstrate:

  • Established market positions and durable business models

  • Consistent earnings power and strong cash flow generation

  • Financial strength, including healthy balance sheets

  • Products and services with steady, long-term demand

  • Lower sensitivity to economic and market volatility relative to high-growth businesses

These are companies we believe can provide growth potential while exhibiting more defensive characteristics.

Portfolio Approach

The strategy is built through disciplined, company-specific analysis with an emphasis on quality, diversification, and risk awareness. Position sizing, sector exposure, and business stability are key considerations in portfolio construction.

The goal is to maintain equity exposure while moderating portfolio volatility and drawdown risk compared to more aggressive growth strategies.

Risk Perspective

Equity investing involves risk, including market volatility. This strategy seeks to manage those risks by focusing on higher-quality companies, diversified exposure, and businesses with resilient earnings profiles. While losses cannot be eliminated, the approach is designed to help reduce the impact of major market downturns.

Objective

To deliver steady long-term capital growth by investing in a portfolio of high-quality, more resilient companies — aiming to balance equity appreciation with a disciplined focus on risk management and downside protection.

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