Growth – Emerging Leaders

Strong forward free cash flow potential

At a Glance

Primary focus
Companies in structural growth markets with increasing cash generation power
Role in portfolio
Alpha generator & compounding engine
Typical weighting
20–35%
Risk/return profile
Higher volatility, highest expected long-term returns
Key characteristics
Rapidly improving FCF margins, scalable business models, large addressable markets

How This Segment Adds Value

  • Asymmetric upside potential Early positioning in high-conviction structural trends
  • Cash flow inflection Captures transition from revenue growth to profitability
  • Scalability rewards Network effects and operating leverage drive margin expansion
  • Active management alpha Dynamic position sizing captures inflection points others miss

Selection and Construction

  • Quantitative screens Improving FCF margins, accelerating revenue growth, expanding TAM
  • Qualitative filters Market leadership trajectory, execution track record, management alignment
  • Position sizing Conviction-weighted 2–12%, 6–12 core positions
  • Rebalancing triggers Inflection achievement / peak growth deceleration, competitive disruption

Why It Matters

  • Future return driver Highest expected returns from successful compounding machines
  • Portfolio asymmetry Limited downside from quality filters, uncapped upside
  • Active skill expression Where security analysis and timing create differentiated alpha
  • Strategic growth engine Powers overall portfolio returns while maintaining risk control
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