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After assuming management of Pennsylvania Mutual Fund, Royce began to shift his focus toward small-cap stocks that he believed were able to generate free cash flow and better survive down-market periods. This emphasis on downside protection would become one of the hallmarks of the firm's investment approach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royce's Goal: Safety First |url=http://www.fa-mag.com/news/article-400.html |website=Financial Advisor}}</ref>
After assuming management of Pennsylvania Mutual Fund, Royce began to shift his focus toward small-cap stocks that he believed were able to generate free cash flow and better survive down-market periods. This emphasis on downside protection would become one of the hallmarks of the firm's investment approach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royce's Goal: Safety First |url=http://www.fa-mag.com/news/article-400.html |website=Financial Advisor}}</ref>


During the 1990s, Royce broadened its portfolio line-up and expanded its investment staff. On October 1, 2001, Royce became a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of [[Legg Mason, Inc.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Legg Mason to Buy Royce & Associates |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2001/jul/19/business/fi-23947 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> In the 2000s, the company began to introduce global and international small-cap [[mutual fund]] portfolios.
During the 1990s, Royce broadened its portfolio line-up and expanded its investment staff. On October 1, 2001, Royce became a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of [[Legg Mason, Inc.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Legg Mason to Buy Royce & Associates |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jul-19-fi-23947-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times|date=19 July 2001 }}</ref> In the 2000s, the company began to introduce global and international small-cap [[mutual fund]] portfolios.


Effective July 1, 2014, Co-Chief Investment Officer Christopher D. Clark assumed the role of President of Royce, a position held by Royce since he purchased the firm in 1972.
Effective July 1, 2014, Co-Chief Investment Officer Christopher D. Clark assumed the role of President of Royce, a position held by Royce since he purchased the firm in 1972.

Latest revision as of 06:13, 14 August 2024

Royce Investment Partners is a family of mutual funds that focuses primarily on small-cap investing, and has been considered one of the industry's most experienced smaller-company stock pickers.[1] Royce & Associates, LLC serves as investment adviser to all Royce portfolios, including open-end mutual funds and closed-end funds.

Royce uses a bottom-up approach to invest in small-cap and micro-cap stocks.

History

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Charles M. Royce assumed investment management of Pennsylvania Mutual Fund when he purchased Quest Advisory Corp. in 1972. (The firm's name was changed to Royce & Associates in 1997.) Royce, who has been described as a "small-company stock pioneer" by American business journalist Consuelo Mack,[2] enjoys one of the longest tenures of any active mutual fund manager.

After assuming management of Pennsylvania Mutual Fund, Royce began to shift his focus toward small-cap stocks that he believed were able to generate free cash flow and better survive down-market periods. This emphasis on downside protection would become one of the hallmarks of the firm's investment approach.[3]

During the 1990s, Royce broadened its portfolio line-up and expanded its investment staff. On October 1, 2001, Royce became a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc.[4] In the 2000s, the company began to introduce global and international small-cap mutual fund portfolios.

Effective July 1, 2014, Co-Chief Investment Officer Christopher D. Clark assumed the role of President of Royce, a position held by Royce since he purchased the firm in 1972.

Investment approach

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Royce Investment Partners invest in primarily micro-cap and small-cap companies using disciplined, value-oriented approaches. Royce portfolio managers look primarily at balance sheet strength, cash flow characteristics, and returns on invested capital when choosing stocks for the funds they manage.[5] Royce emphasizes long-term, absolute (as opposed to relative) performance.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Can Legg Mason Bounce Back?". Barron's.
  2. ^ "Charles Royce". Consuelo Mack WealthTrack.
  3. ^ "Royce's Goal: Safety First". Financial Advisor.
  4. ^ "Legg Mason to Buy Royce & Associates". Los Angeles Times. 19 July 2001.
  5. ^ "Willing to Wait". Barron's.
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