Investment Products: Canadian Equity
As a philosophy, we believe that companies growing faster than the economy, their peer group and the market as a whole will provide superior returns over time. We believe that companies with strong management expertise and depth, along with strong balance sheets, will provide superior returns over time. We believe that stocks purchased at a “reasonable price”, given a company’s expected growth, will provide superior returns over time. We believe that appropriate diversification within portfolios will provide for below market volatility and below peer group volatility.
Guardian provides five Canadian equity products to institutions, operating and endowment funds, foundations, mutual funds and high net worth individuals. The investment style is consistent from one product to the next: growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP). The tilt towards growth will vary given the nature of the product line.
Our main focus is on investment research. We believe in-depth fundamental analysis will provide greater insights into the relative attractiveness of one company against another. Valuation screens will assist us in determining whether we can make money by holding the stock. We undertake over 700 management interviews per year.
