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Quick Facts
| Investor | Institutional | |
| Ticker: | BUFMX | BUIMX |
| Daily Pricing: | ||
| As of 2/9/2023 | ||
| NAV: | $14.88 | $14.98 |
| $ Change: | $-0.13 | $-0.12 |
| % Change: |
-0.87% | -0.79% |
| YTD: |
9.98% | 10.07% |
| Inception Date: | 12/17/2001 | 7/1/2019 |
| Expense Ratio: | 1.02% | 0.87% |
| Total Net Assets: | $130.67 Million (12/31/22) | |
| Morningstar Category: | Mid Cap Growth | |
| Benchmark Index: | Russell Midcap Growth | |
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Related Material: Fund Fact Sheet Q4 2022 PM Commentary Q4 2022 Summary Prospectus |
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Fund Objective & Investment Strategy
The investment objective of the Buffalo 官方指定2023年米6官方入口(独一无二 2023全新爆料) is long-term growth of capital. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants and rights of medium capitalization (“mid-cap”) companies. The Fund defines mid-cap companies as those companies that, at the time of purchase, have market capitalizations within the range of the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
The Fund managers seek to identify companies for the 官方指定2023年米6官方入口(独一无二 2023全新爆料)’s portfolio that are expected to experience growth based on the identification of long-term, measurable secular trends, and which, as a result, the managers believe may have potential revenue growth in excess of the gross domestic product growth rate. Companies are screened using in-depth, in-house research to identify those which the managers believe have favorable attributes, including attractive valuation, strong management, conservative debt, free cash flow, scalable business models, and competitive advantages.
Our focus has always been on investing in secular growth companies we believe are attractively-priced with strong balance sheets. We remain convinced the inefficiencies inherent in the small and mid-cap market spectrum, in addition to where we are in the economic cycle, are best suited for disciplined, active management of the portfolio.
Josh West, Portfolio Manager
Morningstar Ratings
Overall Morningstar Rating™ of BUFMX based on risk-adjusted returns among 524 Mid-Cap Growth funds as of 1/31/23.
Morningstar Sustainability Rating™ of BUFMX out of 1,580 US Equity Mid Cap funds as of 11/30/22, based on 98% of AUM
Carbon Metric Rating of BUFMX as of 9/30/22 in the Mid Cap Growth category, based on 95% of AUM; long positions only
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Historical Sustainability Score Rank of BUFMX
Performance (%)
| As of 1/31/23 | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 15 YR | 20 YR | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO MID CAP FUND - Investor | 9.31 | 9.09 | -12.88 | 5.78 | 8.08 | 9.17 | 8.23 | 10.27 | 8.20 |
| BUFFALO MID CAP FUND - Institutional | 9.09 | 9.11 | -12.77 | 5.92 | 8.23 | 9.33 | 8.39 | 10.44 | 8.36 |
| Russell Midcap Growth Index | 7.76 | 8.73 | -8.52 | 6.46 | 8.26 | 11.67 | 9.83 | 11.38 | 9.10 |
| Morningstar U.S. Mid Growth Index | 9.84 | 9.75 | -13.08 | 7.02 | 9.19 | 11.65 | 9.51 | - | - |
| Lipper Mid Cap Growth Index | 7.39 | 8.77 | -12.14 | 4.64 | 7.34 | 10.69 | 8.68 | 10.47 | 8.18 |
| Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth Category | 6.67 | 8.63 | -10.97 | 6.50 | 7.72 | 10.89 | 9.01 | 10.48 | 7.58 |
| As of 12/31/22 | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 15 YR | 20 YR | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO MID CAP FUND - Investor | 6.10 | -27.80 | -27.80 | 3.55 | 7.27 | 8.81 | 7.10 | 9.55 | 7.79 |
| BUFFALO MID CAP FUND - Institutional | 6.14 | -27.69 | -27.69 | 3.70 | 7.42 | 8.97 | 7.26 | 9.71 | 7.95 |
| Russell Midcap Growth Index | 6.90 | -26.72 | -26.72 | 3.85 | 7.64 | 11.41 | 8.61 | 10.86 | 8.70 |
| Morningstar U.S. Mid Growth Index | 4.84 | -32.37 | -32.37 | 4.36 | 8.40 | 11.34 | 8.12 | - | - |
| Lipper Mid Cap Growth Index | 5.06 | -29.79 | -29.79 | 2.32 | 6.70 | 10.44 | 7.38 | 9.92 | 7.78 |
| Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth Category | 5.07 | -27.79 | -27.79 | 4.14 | 7.09 | 10.67 | 7.81 | 9.96 | 7.19 |
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO MID CAP FUND - Investor | 29.25 | 5.85 | -0.52 | 5.93 | 13.66 | -7.30 | 37.98 | 34.18 | 14.61 | -27.80 |
| BUFFALO MID CAP FUND - Institutional | 29.45 | 6.00 | -0.37 | 6.08 | 13.82 | -7.16 | 38.16 | 34.42 | 14.73 | -27.69 |
| Russell Midcap Growth Index | 35.74 | 11.90 | -0.20 | 7.33 | 25.27 | -4.75 | 35.47 | 35.59 | 12.73 | -26.72 |
| Morningstar U.S. Mid Growth Index | 34.07 | 9.77 | -0.71 | 6.46 | 25.67 | -3.16 | 36.01 | 46.17 | 14.97 | -32.37 |
3 Year Risk Metrics
| BUFMX vs Russell Midcap Growth Index 别错过!米乐体育app官网下(2023全新爆料) | |
|---|---|
| Upside Capture | 88.64 |
| Downside Capture | 95.51 |
| Alpha | 0.10 |
| Beta | 0.86 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.13 |
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
Portfolio
Portfolio Characteristics
| 别错过!米乐体育app官网下(2023全新爆料) | |
|---|---|
| # of Holdings | 63 |
| Median Market Cap | $13.23 B |
| Weighted Average Market Cap | $20.27 B |
| 3-Yr Annualized Turnover Ratio | 33.75% |
| % of Holdings with Free Cash Flow | 88.89% |
| Active Share | 86.59% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Name of Holding | Ticker | Sector | % of Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gartner | IT | Technology | 3.78% |
| MSCI | MSCI | Financials | 3.78% |
| CoStar Group | CSGP | Real Estate | 3.35% |
| Verisk Analytics | VRSK | Industrials | 3.24% |
| AMETEK | AME | Industrials | 3.12% |
| Palo Alto Networks | PANW | Technology | 3.08% |
| CBRE Group | CBRE | Real Estate | 2.98% |
| Global Payments | GPN | Industrials | 2.59% |
| Aspen Technology | AZPN | Technology | 2.14% |
| Veeva Systems | VEEV | Health Care | 2.13% |
| TOP 10 HOLDINGS TOTAL | 30.19% | ||
Sector Weighting
Market Capitalization
Commentary
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别错过!米乐体育app官网下(2023全新爆料) — Capital markets rallied modestly in the 4th quarter as the S&P 500 Index gained 7.56%, the only positive quarter for 2022. Cooler inflation readings, resilient consumer spending, and better-than-expected corporate earnings buoyed markets during the first two months of the 4th quarter before pulling back in December. Much of the focus remains on the path of future interest rates, recession fears, and the economic and market impact those events may generate in 2023.
Despite the 4th quarter advance, the stock market recorded its worst calendar year since 2008, with a decline of -18.11% for the S&P 500 Index, and a loss of -32.54% for the growth-oriented and technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index. Large cap technology stocks and the more interest-rate sensitive assets suffered the most, while value stocks outperformed. In the end, nine of the S&P 500 Index’s 11 economic sectors declined. Energy stocks were the bright spot, recording a gain of 65.72% for the sector while Utilities eked out a gain of 1.57% in 2022.
The damage wasn’t isolated to the stock market as the investment-grade bond indices suffered double-digit losses for the year as well. In fact, a traditional balanced investment portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds suffered the 4th worst drawdown in the past 100 years.
Recapping quarterly results, the broad-based Russell 3000 Index advanced 7.18% in the period. Value stocks significantly outperformed growth stocks to close out 2022, as the Russell 3000 Value Index returned 12.18% versus a return of just 2.31% for the Russell 3000 Growth Index. Relative performance was mixed going down in market cap size as small caps advanced less than large caps in the quarter, while mid cap stocks outperformed both large and small caps. Larger cap stocks returned 7.24%, as measured by the Russell 1000 Index, compared to the smaller cap Russell 2000 Index return of 6.23%, while the Russell Midcap Index produced a return of 9.18% in the quarter.
PERFORMANCE COMMENTARY
别错过!米乐体育app官网下(2023全新爆料) — The Buffalo 官方指定2023年米6官方入口(独一无二 2023全新爆料) (BUFMX) returned 6.10% for the quarter compared to a return of 6.90% for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Strong stock selection in Industrials and Health Care was offset by some underperforming holdings in Consumer and Technology. Relative performance also suffered from our lack of exposure to the stronger performing Energy sector and an underweight position in Consumer Discretionary stocks, which rallied during the quarter. From a factor perspective, high sales growth underperformed in the quarter, and with the benefit of hindsight, we were too early in upgrading the growth profile of the Fund. While this caused a slight drag on performance during the quarter, we believe it better positions the Fund for the multi-year time horizon.
TOP CONTRIBUTORS
The top contributors to Fund performance during the period were Garter, Ametek, and ABIOMED.
Gartner, a leading research and advisory company, reported strong financial results in the 4th quarter of the fiscal year. The company’s revenues and earnings exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by strong demand for its research and consulting services and a return to in-person conferences. Gartner’s digital business also performed well, with continued growth in its subscription-based offerings. Additionally, the company’s operating margin surprised to the upside as costs related to new hires are ramping slower than expected.
Ametek, a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, reported strong operating performance in the 4th quarter, highlighted by strong bookings and a record backlog. The company also raised guidance for the year and announced two bolt-on acquisitions. With valuations coming down and ample mergers and acquisition capacity, Ametek is potentially in a good position to take advantage of the market sell-off.
ABIOMED was another top contributor in the quarter, following a bid from Johnson & Johnson to acquire the company.
TOP DETRACTORS
Top detractors for the quarter included Palo Alto Networks and DoubleVerify.
Security software provider, Palo Alto Networks, declined during the 4th quarter, despite posting strong results and raising guidance above Wall Street expectations. Investors seem to be concerned that the recent strength in security spending could lose steam and that growth will decelerate against tougher year-over-year comparisons.
DoubleVerify, a leading software platform for digital media measurement and analytics, was also a detractor during the quarter. Shares traded lower as investors grew increasingly concerned about advertising spending against the backdrop of a weakening consumer and tighter corporate budgets. For its part, the company reported strong quarterly results with revenues growing 26% and operating margins improving year-over-year. We recognize there are cyclical headwinds, but DoubleVerify appears well positioned to benefit from the growth in online advertising and the need for independent measurement and audience verification.
OUTLOOK
别错过!米乐体育app官网下(2023全新爆料) — The 4th quarter was the only quarter of 2022 where equity markets had positive returns, and market narratives continue to focus on the interest rate cycle and Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) efforts to tame inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield moved up just eight basis points this quarter, putting the benchmark yield at 3.88%. That compares to a cumulative increase of 230 basis points through the first three quarters of the year. Cooler readings on inflation suggest the Fed’s interest rate hikes are having their intended impact on demand, and we suspect that future rate hikes will be more modest in size.
The good news is that inflation is now moderating, even with the economy at full employment. We have seen prices peak for gasoline, ocean freight, used cars, and various commodities. Small business hiring plans are waning. Growth in home prices and rents has slowed. The U.S. dollar has also weakened. The Fed’s work might not be complete, but they have done a lot and their inflation fighting appears to be working.
The bad news is that Fed policy typically works with a lag, and we have yet to feel the full impact of the tightening cycle. Lately, Fed officials have been reiterating their desire to keep interest rates higher for longer, to make sure that inflation doesn’t get a chance to reaccelerate. This raises the risk that they are behind the curve and will be overly restrictive for too long. If this plays out, it will weigh on consumer spending and economic growth, and it could lead to job losses and recession.
While it is very difficult to forecast what will happen with the economy, it is an even more futile effort to forecast what the market will do over the next year. We do know that because markets reflect future expectations, stock prices tend to bottom out before the economic data does. We also know that shares of good businesses are trading at more attractive prices than they were a year ago. We think this bodes well for future returns over a multi-year time horizon. Regardless of what happens with the economy or broader equity markets, we will strive to maximize the Fund’s risk-adjusted returns by investing in attractively-valued businesses with solid growth opportunities, durable competitive advantages, scalable business models, and exceptional management teams. Thank you for your continued support.
Literature
| BUFMX Documents | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| Fact Sheet | 12/31/22 |
| Quarterly Commentary | 12/31/22 |
| Full Fund Holdings | 6/30/22 |
| Summary Prospectus | 7/29/22 |
| Prospectus | 7/29/22 |
| Statement of Additional Information | 7/29/22 |
| Annual Report | 3/31/22 |
| Semi-Annual Report | 9/30/22 |
| Tax Guide - 2022 | 1/8/23 |
Fundamental Approach
We get to know the companies we invest in and learn how they run their business.
Top-Down & Bottom-Up
We identify Top-Down broad, secular growth trends and search for companies from the Bottom-Up.
Proprietary Philosophy
We construct our portfolios based on our own proprietary investment strategy.
Disciplined Investing
Sticking to our disciplined investment strategy ensures we maintain a consistent, balanced approach.
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