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Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund (HAMVX)
Overview
Current Price
as of 1/31/2023
NAV Price | $24.42 |
NAV Daily Change ($) | $0.50 |
NAV Daily Change (%) | 2.09% |
NAV YTD Return | 9.02% |
Morningstar Analyst Rating™
The Morningstar Analyst Rating™ is based on the covering Morningstar Analyst's conviction in the fund's ability to outperform its peer group and/or relevant benchmark on a risk-adjusted basis over the long term. Harbor offers several funds with Gold, Silver, or Bronze ratings. |
Fund Facts
Inception Date | 3/1/2002 |
Net Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
Gross Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
Total Net Assets (million) as of 1/31/2023 | $263.427 |
Ticker | HAMVX |
Fund Number | 2023 |
Share Class | Institutional |
Top Ten Holdings
as of 12/31/2022
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. [HIG] | 1.5% |
AGCO Corporation [AGCO] | 1.5% |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company [JAZZ] | 1.4% |
Cummins Inc. [CMI] | 1.4% |
Ameriprise Financial Inc. [AMP] | 1.3% |
Owens Corning [OC] | 1.3% |
Snap-on Incorporated [SNA] | 1.3% |
Aflac Incorporated [AFL] | 1.3% |
HP Inc. [HPQ] | 1.3% |
Kroger Co. [KR] | 1.3% |
% of Total Holdings: | 13.6% |
Morningstar Analyst Rating™
The Morningstar Analyst Rating™ is based on the covering Morningstar Analyst's conviction in the fund's ability to outperform its peer group and/or relevant benchmark on a risk-adjusted basis over the long term. Harbor offers several funds with Gold, Silver, or Bronze ratings. |
"We buy boring companies, not distressed companies. These are companies that are in basic businesses, they have been around for a long time and generally they haven’t excited the marketplace. The result is that they tend to be underpriced."
SV Asset Management
Performance
Fund Name
3 Mo.
YTD Return
1 Yr.
3 Yr.
5 Yr.
10 Yr.
Since Inception
Net Expense Ratio
Gross Expense Ratio
Mid Cap Value Fund
10.63%
9.02%
4.72%
10.58%
4.66%
9.67%
7.78%
0.85%
0.89%
Russell Midcap® Value Index
9.07%
8.08%
-0.69%
9.31%
6.89%
10.17%
9.63%
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Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Past performance is net of management fees and expenses and reflects reinvested dividends and distributions. Past performance reflects the beneficial effect of any expense waivers or reimbursements, without which returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Current performance may be higher or lower and is available through the most recent month end at harborcapital.com or by calling 800-422-1050.
The Russell Midcap® Value Index is an unmanaged index generally representative of the U.S. market for medium capitalization value stocks. This unmanaged index does not reflect fees and expenses and is not available for direct investment. The Russell Midcap® Value Index and Russell® are trademarks of Frank Russell Company.
Distribution History
Record Date
Reinvest Date
Payable Date
Return of Capital Non Taxable Dist
Ordinary Income
Total Capital Gains
Short Term Capital Gains
Mid Term Capital Gains
Long Term Capital Gains
Total Distribution
Foreign Tax Credit
Reinvest Price
12/16/2022
12/19/2022
12/19/2022
0.00000
0.39688
1.44873
0.03596
0.00000
1.41277
1.84561
0.00000
22.06
12/17/2021
12/20/2021
12/20/2021
0.00000
0.32514
0.00000
--
0.00000
--
0.32514
0.00000
24.22
12/16/2020
12/17/2020
12/17/2020
0.00000
0.47142
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.47142
0.00000
19.94
12/13/2019
12/16/2019
12/16/2019
0.00000
0.51472
0.14724
0.00000
0.00000
0.14724
0.66196
0.00000
21.16
12/14/2018
12/17/2018
12/17/2018
0.00000
0.35174
1.15318
0.12272
0.00000
1.03046
1.50492
0.00000
18.09
12/15/2017
12/18/2017
12/18/2017
0.00000
0.31062
0.59293
0.18085
0.00000
0.41208
0.90355
0.00000
23.62
12/16/2016
12/19/2016
12/19/2016
0.00000
0.35393
0.31339
0.06717
0.00000
0.24622
0.66732
0.00000
22.08
12/16/2015
12/17/2015
12/17/2015
0.00000
0.26872
0.35444
0.13104
0.00000
0.22340
0.62316
0.00000
18.78
12/17/2014
12/18/2014
12/18/2014
0.00000
0.19256
0.12942
0.00000
0.00000
0.12942
0.32198
0.00000
20.52
12/16/2013
12/17/2013
12/17/2013
0.00000
0.19572
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.19572
0.00000
17.75
12/14/2012
12/17/2012
12/17/2012
0.00000
0.28075
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.28075
0.00000
12.84
12/15/2011
12/16/2011
12/16/2011
0.00000
0.14537
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.14537
0.00000
10.64
12/16/2010
12/17/2010
12/17/2010
0.00000
0.12337
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.12337
0.00000
11.54
12/17/2009
12/18/2009
12/18/2009
0.00000
0.14296
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.14296
0.00000
9.65
12/18/2008
12/19/2008
12/19/2008
0.00000
0.32993
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.32993
0.00000
6.92
12/18/2007
12/19/2007
12/19/2007
0.00000
0.18581
0.46949
0.14958
0.00000
0.31991
0.65530
0.00000
11.69
12/18/2006
12/19/2006
12/19/2006
0.00000
0.11586
0.36971
0.04626
0.00000
0.32345
0.48557
0.00000
13.32
12/19/2005
12/20/2005
12/20/2005
0.00000
0.13413
0.29396
0.13690
0.00000
0.15706
0.42809
0.00000
11.92
12/29/2004
12/30/2004
12/30/2004
0.00000
0.04575
0.95868
0.00000
0.00000
0.95868
1.00443
0.00000
11.21
12/29/2003
12/30/2003
12/30/2003
0.00000
0.01153
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.01153
0.00000
10.63
12/27/2002
12/30/2002
12/30/2002
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
8.61
Holdings
Full Holdings
as of 12/31/2022
Company Name [Ticker]
Country
Shares (000's)
Current Price ($)
Market Value ($000's)
% of Net Assets
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. [HIG]
United States
62
75.83
4,732
1.5
AGCO Corporation [AGCO]
United States
33
138.69
4,535
1.5
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company [JAZZ]
United States
27
159.31
4,270
1.4
Cummins Inc. [CMI]
United States
18
242.29
4,264
1.4
Ameriprise Financial Inc. [AMP]
United States
13
311.37
4,079
1.3
Owens Corning [OC]
United States
47
85.30
4,043
1.3
Snap-on Incorporated [SNA]
United States
18
228.49
4,044
1.3
Aflac Incorporated [AFL]
United States
56
71.94
4,000
1.3
HP Inc. [HPQ]
United States
148
26.87
3,974
1.3
Kroger Co. [KR]
United States
88
44.58
3,919
1.3
Vistra Corp. [VST]
United States
163
23.20
3,791
1.2
Citizens Financial Group Inc. [CFG]
United States
95
39.37
3,724
1.2
Molson Coors Beverage Company Class B [TAP]
United States
72
51.52
3,725
1.2
Jabil Inc. [JBL]
United States
54
68.20
3,676
1.2
Regions Financial Corporation [RF]
United States
171
21.56
3,678
1.2
Whirlpool Corporation [WHR]
United States
24
141.46
3,324
1.1
Amkor Technology Inc. [AMKR]
United States
138
23.98
3,304
1.1
Triton International Ltd. Class A [TRTN]
United States
48
68.78
3,285
1.1
Cardinal Health Inc. [CAH]
United States
42
76.87
3,213
1.0
HF Sinclair Corporation [DINO]
United States
61
51.89
3,139
1.0
Old Republic International Corporation [ORI]
United States
129
24.15
3,118
1.0
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. [ALSN]
United States
74
41.60
3,084
1.0
Foot Locker Inc. [FL]
United States
82
37.79
3,091
1.0
Devon Energy Corporation [DVN]
United States
50
61.51
3,045
1.0
Ingles Markets Incorporated Class A [IMKTA]
United States
31
96.46
2,942
1.0
McKesson Corporation [MCK]
United States
8
375.12
2,963
1.0
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. [RS]
United States
14
202.44
2,927
1.0
UGI Corporation [UGI]
United States
78
37.07
2,899
0.9
Ally Financial Inc [ALLY]
United States
118
24.45
2,873
0.9
Arrow Electronics Inc. [ARW]
United States
27
104.57
2,834
0.9
Atkore Inc [ATKR]
United States
25
113.42
2,824
0.9
NRG Energy Inc. [NRG]
United States
89
31.82
2,819
0.9
Bank of New York Mellon Corp [BK]
United States
61
45.52
2,768
0.9
National Fuel Gas Company [NFG]
United States
44
63.30
2,766
0.9
Brixmor Property Group Inc. [BRX]
United States
122
22.67
2,757
0.9
Navient Corp [NAVI]
United States
167
16.45
2,741
0.9
Nexstar Media Group Inc. [NXST]
United States
16
175.03
2,730
0.9
PulteGroup Inc. [PHM]
United States
59
45.53
2,691
0.9
Toll Brothers Inc. [TOL]
United States
54
49.92
2,681
0.9
Penske Automotive Group Inc. [PAG]
United States
23
114.93
2,643
0.9
Huntsman Corporation [HUN]
United States
95
27.48
2,619
0.9
APA Corp. [APA]
United States
56
46.68
2,600
0.8
Conagra Brands Inc. [CAG]
United States
67
38.70
2,577
0.8
Harley-Davidson Inc. [HOG]
United States
62
41.60
2,588
0.8
Marathon Petroleum Corporation [MPC]
United States
22
116.39
2,584
0.8
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. [SFM]
United States
80
32.37
2,590
0.8
Zions Bancorporation N.A. [ZION]
United States
53
49.16
2,601
0.8
WestRock Company [WRK]
United States
72
35.16
2,542
0.8
Greif Inc Class A [GEF]
United States
38
67.06
2,528
0.8
Best Buy Co. Inc. [BBY]
United States
31
80.21
2,487
0.8
eBay Inc. [EBAY]
United States
60
41.47
2,484
0.8
Tyson Foods Inc. Class A [TSN]
United States
40
62.25
2,465
0.8
United Therapeutics Corporation [UTHR]
United States
9
278.09
2,447
0.8
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. [OHI]
United States
86
27.95
2,409
0.8
Ingredion Incorporated [INGR]
United States
24
97.93
2,331
0.8
Sanmina Corporation [SANM]
United States
41
57.29
2,326
0.8
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company [ADM]
United States
25
92.85
2,312
0.8
Silgan Holdings Inc. [SLGN]
United States
45
51.84
2,312
0.8
ManpowerGroup Inc. [MAN]
United States
28
83.21
2,288
0.7
Simon Property Group Inc. [SPG]
United States
19
117.48
2,279
0.7
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC [STX]
United States
43
52.61
2,257
0.7
American International Group Inc. [AIG]
United States
35
63.24
2,207
0.7
DaVita Inc. [DVA]
United States
30
74.67
2,233
0.7
KeyCorp [KEY]
United States
128
17.42
2,223
0.7
Fifth Third Bancorp [FITB]
United States
66
32.81
2,175
0.7
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. Class A [IRWD]
United States
176
12.39
2,182
0.7
Ryder System Inc. [R]
United States
26
83.57
2,195
0.7
Group 1 Automotive Inc. [GPI]
United States
12
180.37
2,164
0.7
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. [DKS]
United States
17
120.29
2,057
0.7
H&R Block Inc. [HRB]
United States
57
36.51
2,063
0.7
Macy's Inc [M]
United States
100
20.65
2,055
0.7
Berry Global Group Inc [BERY]
United States
33
60.43
2,018
0.7
Phillips 66 [PSX]
United States
20
104.08
2,030
0.7
Fox Corporation Class A [FOXA]
United States
65
30.37
1,959
0.6
Thor Industries Inc. [THO]
United States
26
75.49
1,978
0.6
Diodes Incorporated [DIOD]
United States
26
76.14
1,949
0.6
DXC Technology Co. [DXC]
United States
73
26.50
1,942
0.6
TTM Technologies Inc. [TTMI]
United States
126
15.08
1,897
0.6
Celanese Corporation [CE]
United States
18
102.24
1,851
0.6
Principal Financial Group Inc. [PFG]
United States
22
83.92
1,829
0.6
Qorvo Inc. [QRVO]
United States
20
90.64
1,804
0.6
Chemours Co. [CC]
United States
56
30.62
1,715
0.6
MGIC Investment Corporation [MTG]
United States
133
13.00
1,728
0.6
Timken Company [TKR]
United States
25
70.67
1,731
0.6
ODP Corporation [ODP]
United States
36
45.54
1,649
0.5
TEGNA Inc. [TGNA]
United States
78
21.19
1,659
0.5
Western Union Company [WU]
United States
118
13.77
1,619
0.5
Universal Health Services Inc. Class B [UHS]
United States
11
140.89
1,578
0.5
Alaska Air Group Inc. [ALK]
United States
36
42.94
1,546
0.5
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. [ETD]
United States
58
26.42
1,538
0.5
Synchrony Financial [SYF]
United States
46
32.86
1,525
0.5
Unum Group [UNM]
United States
37
41.03
1,518
0.5
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. [VSH]
United States
70
21.57
1,506
0.5
Koppers Holdings Inc. [KOP]
United States
52
28.20
1,475
0.5
O-I Glass Inc [OI]
United States
89
16.57
1,466
0.5
Radian Group Inc. [RDN]
United States
77
19.07
1,468
0.5
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. [SKT]
United States
83
17.94
1,487
0.5
BorgWarner Inc. [BWA]
United States
36
40.25
1,449
0.5
Brunswick Corporation [BC]
United States
20
72.08
1,406
0.5
Methode Electronics Inc. [MEI]
United States
31
44.37
1,375
0.5
Xerox Holdings Corporation [XRX]
United States
94
14.60
1,371
0.5
Valero Energy Corporation [VLO]
United States
11
126.86
1,357
0.4
Moog Inc. Class A [MOG.A]
United States
15
87.76
1,334
0.4
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. Class E [BLX]
Panama
80
16.20
1,296
0.4
SITE Centers Corp. [SITC]
United States
96
13.66
1,309
0.4
American Financial Group Inc. [AFG]
United States
9
137.28
1,263
0.4
Medical Properties Trust Inc. [MPW]
United States
114
11.14
1,274
0.4
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. Class A [PDM]
United States
138
9.17
1,268
0.4
Meritage Homes Corporation [MTH]
United States
13
92.20
1,189
0.4
United Airlines Holdings Inc. [UAL]
United States
32
37.70
1,188
0.4
Eastman Chemical Company [EMN]
United States
14
81.44
1,165
0.4
Hersha Hospitality Trust Class A [HT]
United States
138
8.52
1,175
0.4
Lazard Ltd Class A [LAZ]
United States
34
34.67
1,168
0.4
Packaging Corporation of America [PKG]
United States
9
127.91
1,164
0.4
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc [PBH]
United States
19
62.60
1,186
0.4
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. [WBA]
United States
32
37.36
1,177
0.4
Bloomin' Brands Inc. [BLMN]
United States
57
20.12
1,137
0.4
First American Financial Corporation [FAF]
United States
22
52.34
1,141
0.4
Ingevity Corporation [NGVT]
United States
16
70.44
1,139
0.4
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings [LH]
United States
5
235.48
1,130
0.4
Voya Financial Inc. [VOYA]
United States
18
61.49
1,131
0.4
Lincoln National Corp [LNC]
United States
36
30.72
1,100
0.4
PennyMac Financial Services Inc. [PFSI]
United States
20
56.66
1,116
0.4
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. [AXL]
United States
138
7.82
1,078
0.4
Discover Financial Services [DFS]
United States
11
97.83
1,066
0.4
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. [JEF]
United States
31
34.28
1,059
0.3
LyondellBasell Industries NV [LYB]
United States
13
83.03
1,046
0.3
Viatris Inc. [VTRS]
United States
93
11.13
1,041
0.3
Avnet Inc. [AVT]
United States
24
41.58
1,006
0.3
Capri Holdings Limited [CPRI]
United States
18
57.32
1,015
0.3
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. [SBRA]
United States
80
12.43
996
0.3
TD SYNNEX Corporation [SNX]
United States
10
94.71
976
0.3
Allstate Corporation [ALL]
United States
7
135.60
963
0.3
J.M. Smucker Company [SJM]
United States
6
158.46
935
0.3
Annaly Capital Management Inc. [NLY]
United States
42
21.08
878
0.3
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. [HII]
United States
4
230.68
854
0.3
Paramount Group Inc. [PGRE]
United States
139
5.94
826
0.3
Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. [UVE]
United States
75
10.59
796
0.3
Service Properties Trust [SVC]
United States
102
7.29
747
0.2
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company [GT]
United States
69
10.15
699
0.2
Office Properties Income Trust [OPI]
United States
53
13.35
704
0.2
Franklin Street Properties Corp. [FSP]
United States
240
2.73
655
0.2
Paramount Global Class B [PARA]
United States
39
16.88
655
0.2
Big Lots Inc. [BIG]
United States
42
14.70
610
0.2
Brandywine Realty Trust [BDN]
United States
99
6.15
611
0.2
AMC Networks Inc. Class A [AMCX]
United States
37
15.67
572
0.2
Kohl's Corporation [KSS]
United States
20
25.25
515
0.2
Trinseo Public Limited Company [TSE]
United States
22
22.71
488
0.2
Titan International Inc. [TWI]
United States
23
15.32
345
0.1
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. [GIII]
United States
22
13.71
304
0.1
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust [ILPT]
United States
88
3.27
289
0.1
Lear Corporation [LEA]
United States
1
124.02
104
0.0
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc. [RGR]
United States
1
50.62
32
0.0
Total
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305,433
99.5
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities
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0.5
Total Net Assets
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100%
Sector Allocation
as of 12/31/2022
Economic Sector
Mid Cap Value Fund %
Russell Midcap® Value Index %
Financials
20.1
18.2
Consumer Discretionary
14.6
9.8
Industrials
12.2
15.6
Information Technology
11.0
8.8
Materials
8.6
7.6
Consumer Staples
8.1
4.1
Health Care
7.2
7.4
Real Estate
6.1
10.6
Energy
4.8
5.5
Utilities
4.0
9.1
Communication Services
2.5
3.1
Sector Returns
as of 12/31/2022
Economic Sector
Mid Cap Value Fund %
Russell Midcap® Value Index %
Industrials
22.1
14.3
Materials
18.8
14.0
Health Care
17.5
13.5
Consumer Discretionary
16.3
13.7
Information Technology
15.3
5.7
Energy
14.1
17.0
Financials
11.8
9.4
Consumer Staples
11.2
10.2
Real Estate
9.0
3.0
Utilities
2.7
10.8
Communication Services
-1.0
2.1
Investment Team
LSV Asset Management
LSV Asset Management was established in 1994 as a partnership to provide domestic, international, and global value equity investment management services to institutional investors using their proprietary quantitative model. Their research and investment team developed the model through years of research in value investing, contrarian strategies, and behavioral finance. The firm’s roots in these areas of academic research form the core of their investment philosophy and continue to drive the evolution of the LSV model over time. LSV employs their approach to manage assets in strategies covering global equity markets encompassing all capitalization ranges.
LSV Asset Management was established in 1994 as a partnership to provide domestic, international, and global value equity investment management services to institutional investors using their proprietary quantitative model. Their research and investment team developed the model through years of research in value investing, contrarian strategies, and behavioral finance. The firm’s roots in these areas of academic research form the core of their investment philosophy and continue to drive the evolution of the LSV model over time. LSV employs their approach to manage assets in strategies covering global equity markets encompassing all capitalization ranges.
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Guy Lakonishok, CFA
Partner and Portfolio Manager
Prior to joining LSV, Mr. Lakonishok was a Vice President in the Quantitative Equity group at BlackRock. His responsibilities included research, portfolio implementation, system development and performance attribution. Prior to this experience, Mr. Lakonishok was an analyst in the Quantitative Equity group at Weiss, Peck, and Greer, where he was responsible for developing portfolio analytics and assisting in the day-to-day management of the portfolios.
Mr. Lakonishok received a BS in Applied Science with a Major in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2000. Mr. Lakonishok also received an MBA from the University of Chicago — Booth School of Business in 2009, graduating with honors with a dual-concentration in analytical finance and accounting.
Prior to joining LSV, Mr. Lakonishok was a Vice President in the Quantitative Equity group at BlackRock. His responsibilities included research, portfolio implementation, system development and performance attribution. Prior to this experience, Mr. Lakonishok was an analyst in the Quantitative Equity group at Weiss, Peck, and Greer, where he was responsible for developing portfolio analytics and assisting in the day-to-day management of the portfolios.
Mr. Lakonishok received a BS in Applied Science with a Major in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2000. Mr. Lakonishok also received an MBA from the University of Chicago — Booth School of Business in 2009, graduating with honors with a dual-concentration in analytical finance and accounting.
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Josef Lakonishok, Ph.D.
Founding Partner, CEO and CIO
Dr. Lakonishok was, until 2004, the William G. Karnes Professor of Finance at the College of Commerce & Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before that, he held staff and visiting professorships at Tel Aviv University, Cornell University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Lakonishok is a top contributor to major financial journals and has published more than 80 articles. His research covers such diverse areas as analyst forecasts, execution cost measurement, performance evaluation, momentum strategies, fundamental valuation, seasonalities in stock returns, and share repurchases.
Dr. Lakonishok’s work has received many awards including the Roger F. Murray Award for the paper “Contrarian Investment, Extrapolation, and Risk,” written with Drs. Shleifer and Vishny, and the American Association of Individual Investors Award for the article “Fundamentals and Stock Returns in Japan,” written with Drs. Louis K. C. Chan and Yasushi Hamao.
Dr. Lakonishok received a BA in economics and statistics from Tel Aviv University in 1970 and an MBA from that university in 1972. He earned an M.S. in Business Administration in 1974 and a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 1976 from Cornell University.
Dr. Lakonishok was, until 2004, the William G. Karnes Professor of Finance at the College of Commerce & Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before that, he held staff and visiting professorships at Tel Aviv University, Cornell University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Lakonishok is a top contributor to major financial journals and has published more than 80 articles. His research covers such diverse areas as analyst forecasts, execution cost measurement, performance evaluation, momentum strategies, fundamental valuation, seasonalities in stock returns, and share repurchases.
Dr. Lakonishok’s work has received many awards including the Roger F. Murray Award for the paper “Contrarian Investment, Extrapolation, and Risk,” written with Drs. Shleifer and Vishny, and the American Association of Individual Investors Award for the article “Fundamentals and Stock Returns in Japan,” written with Drs. Louis K. C. Chan and Yasushi Hamao.
Dr. Lakonishok received a BA in economics and statistics from Tel Aviv University in 1970 and an MBA from that university in 1972. He earned an M.S. in Business Administration in 1974 and a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 1976 from Cornell University.
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Menno Vermeulen, CFA
Partner, Portfolio Manager
At LSV, Mr. Vermeulen has developed and written the software for the quantitative models and portfolio management system. He leads LSV’s quantitative and implementation team, which is responsible for the day-to-day data management, portfolio implementation and ongoing enhancement of their models and systems. Mr. Vermeulen is also involved in the research process at LSV.
Prior to joining LSV, he worked at ABP, the largest pension plan in Europe and one of the largest in the world. At ABP, Mr. Vermeulen was responsible for the development and implementation of quantitative active investment strategies. In this capacity, he built the database and conducted research that led to a quantitative tactical country allocation model. Mr. Vermeulen developed and wrote the PC-based software to implement, update and maintain this model. He was also the portfolio manager and responsible for implementing this strategy with futures.
Mr. Vermeulen holds a masters degree in econometrics from Erasmus University at Rotterdam.
At LSV, Mr. Vermeulen has developed and written the software for the quantitative models and portfolio management system. He leads LSV’s quantitative and implementation team, which is responsible for the day-to-day data management, portfolio implementation and ongoing enhancement of their models and systems. Mr. Vermeulen is also involved in the research process at LSV.
Prior to joining LSV, he worked at ABP, the largest pension plan in Europe and one of the largest in the world. At ABP, Mr. Vermeulen was responsible for the development and implementation of quantitative active investment strategies. In this capacity, he built the database and conducted research that led to a quantitative tactical country allocation model. Mr. Vermeulen developed and wrote the PC-based software to implement, update and maintain this model. He was also the portfolio manager and responsible for implementing this strategy with futures.
Mr. Vermeulen holds a masters degree in econometrics from Erasmus University at Rotterdam.
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Puneet Mansharamani, CFA
Partner, Portfolio Manager
At LSV, Mr. Mansharamani is part of the quantitative and implementation team, which is responsible for the day-to-day data management, portfolio implementation and ongoing enhancement of their models and systems.
Prior to joining LSV, Mr. Mansharamani was an analyst at Institutional Trust National City Corporation. His responsibilities included project management, systems development and designing financial and analytical applications for the Worldwide Web. Prior to this experience, Mr. Mansharamani was a Systems Consultant for Maximations, Inc. where he was responsible for systems development and programming mainframe and databases used to calculate revenue streams as well as executive reporting. Mr. Mansharamani was also a Systems Analyst for Case Western Reserve University.
Mr. Mansharamani earned a BS in engineering from Delhi University, Delhi College of Engineering in 1995 and an MS in engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Case School of Engineering (2001).
At LSV, Mr. Mansharamani is part of the quantitative and implementation team, which is responsible for the day-to-day data management, portfolio implementation and ongoing enhancement of their models and systems.
Prior to joining LSV, Mr. Mansharamani was an analyst at Institutional Trust National City Corporation. His responsibilities included project management, systems development and designing financial and analytical applications for the Worldwide Web. Prior to this experience, Mr. Mansharamani was a Systems Consultant for Maximations, Inc. where he was responsible for systems development and programming mainframe and databases used to calculate revenue streams as well as executive reporting. Mr. Mansharamani was also a Systems Analyst for Case Western Reserve University.
Mr. Mansharamani earned a BS in engineering from Delhi University, Delhi College of Engineering in 1995 and an MS in engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Case School of Engineering (2001).
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Greg Sleight
Partner and Portfolio Manager
At LSV, Mr. Sleight is part of the quantitative and implementation team, which is responsible for the day-to-day data management, portfolio implementation and ongoing enhancement of their models and systems. Mr. Sleight received a BS in material science & engineering from the University of Illinois in 2000 and an MBA in econometrics, economics & analytic finance from the University of Chicago in 2006.
At LSV, Mr. Sleight is part of the quantitative and implementation team, which is responsible for the day-to-day data management, portfolio implementation and ongoing enhancement of their models and systems. Mr. Sleight received a BS in material science & engineering from the University of Illinois in 2000 and an MBA in econometrics, economics & analytic finance from the University of Chicago in 2006.
![Guy Lakonishok]()
Guy Lakonishok, CFA
Partner and Portfolio Manager
Prior to joining LSV, Mr. Lakonishok was a Vice President in the Quantitative Equity group at BlackRock. His responsibilities included research, portfolio implementation, system development and performance attribution. Prior to this experience, Mr. Lakonishok was an analyst in the Quantitative Equity group at Weiss, Peck, and Greer, where he was responsible for developing portfolio analytics and assisting in the day-to-day management of the portfolios.
Mr. Lakonishok received a BS in Applied Science with a Major in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2000. Mr. Lakonishok also received an MBA from the University of Chicago — Booth School of Business in 2009, graduating with honors with a dual-concentration in analytical finance and accounting.
Prior to joining LSV, Mr. Lakonishok was a Vice President in the Quantitative Equity group at BlackRock. His responsibilities included research, portfolio implementation, system development and performance attribution. Prior to this experience, Mr. Lakonishok was an analyst in the Quantitative Equity group at Weiss, Peck, and Greer, where he was responsible for developing portfolio analytics and assisting in the day-to-day management of the portfolios.
Mr. Lakonishok received a BS in Applied Science with a Major in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 2000. Mr. Lakonishok also received an MBA from the University of Chicago — Booth School of Business in 2009, graduating with honors with a dual-concentration in analytical finance and accounting.
![Josef Lakonishok]()
Josef Lakonishok, Ph.D.
Founding Partner, CEO and CIO
Dr. Lakonishok was, until 2004, the William G. Karnes Professor of Finance at the College of Commerce & Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before that, he held staff and visiting professorships at Tel Aviv University, Cornell University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Lakonishok is a top contributor to major financial journals and has published more than 80 articles. His research covers such diverse areas as analyst forecasts, execution cost measurement, performance evaluation, momentum strategies, fundamental valuation, seasonalities in stock returns, and share repurchases.
Dr. Lakonishok’s work has received many awards including the Roger F. Murray Award for the paper “Contrarian Investment, Extrapolation, and Risk,” written with Drs. Shleifer and Vishny, and the American Association of Individual Investors Award for the article “Fundamentals and Stock Returns in Japan,” written with Drs. Louis K. C. Chan and Yasushi Hamao.
Dr. Lakonishok received a BA in economics and statistics from Tel Aviv University in 1970 and an MBA from that university in 1972. He earned an M.S. in Business Administration in 1974 and a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 1976 from Cornell University.
Dr. Lakonishok was, until 2004, the William G. Karnes Professor of Finance at the College of Commerce & Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before that, he held staff and visiting professorships at Tel Aviv University, Cornell University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Lakonishok is a top contributor to major financial journals and has published more than 80 articles. His research covers such diverse areas as analyst forecasts, execution cost measurement, performance evaluation, momentum strategies, fundamental valuation, seasonalities in stock returns, and share repurchases.
Dr. Lakonishok’s work has received many awards including the Roger F. Murray Award for the paper “Contrarian Investment, Extrapolation, and Risk,” written with Drs. Shleifer and Vishny, and the American Association of Individual Investors Award for the article “Fundamentals and Stock Returns in Japan,” written with Drs. Louis K. C. Chan and Yasushi Hamao.
Dr. Lakonishok received a BA in economics and statistics from Tel Aviv University in 1970 and an MBA from that university in 1972. He earned an M.S. in Business Administration in 1974 and a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 1976 from Cornell University.
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