SKAGEN Funds

Overview

SKAGEN Funds is a Norwegian investment management firm established in 1993, specializing in active, value-based fund management. The firm offers a range of equity and fixed-income funds, aiming to deliver long-term growth for its clients. SKAGEN operates as an independent boutique within the Storebrand Asset Management group, maintaining its own board and investment team. The firm's investment philosophy centers on active management, with portfolio managers conducting detailed, bottom-up analyses to select companies they believe will deliver the most value for clients. This approach is designed to outperform broader stock market indices by focusing on companies with the greatest potential to create value, regardless of their inclusion or position in an index. The firm's investment strategy is characterized by unconstrained mandates, allowing portfolio managers the freedom to invest with conviction in their best ideas. This flexibility enables them to be agile in selecting companies and determining how value can be achieved. SKAGEN believes that engagement with companies is key to delivering sustainable risk-adjusted returns, emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue and voting at general meetings to positively influence company behavior over the long term. Over the years, SKAGEN Funds has managed highly active, value-based equity and fixed-income funds on behalf of clients, with a significant presence in Norway and other European markets. The firm's commitment to independent thinking and high performance is reflected in its culture and investment approach, aiming to provide the best possible risk-adjusted returns for its clients.

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