TB Evenlode Global Income B GBP

Investment Process

Manager Ben Peters looks to invest in the shares of companies which have market leading positions and sustainable real dividend growth. He takes a quantitative approach looking for companies with high and consistent profitability which the team believes indicates sustainable competitive advantage. Peters also looks for companies with low capital expenditure which means they can fund their own growth and pay those sustainable dividends. Low leverage is another tick in the fund’s box. Peters also looks at qualitative factors including companies with hard to replicate business models and intangible assets such as a strong brand name which creates the perception of uniqueness to customers. A company’s pricing power is also an advantage. This process leaves an investment universe of around 120 stocks after which Peters creates valuation models for each one based on cash flow and return on investment. The final portfolio is concentrated, typically holding between 30 to 50 stocks with the intention being to hold them for the long term.