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We design and build our portfolios by finding good businesses. We believe the best investment returns are derived from companies where we receive the most value for the least price, thereby generating the greatest return potential. In short, we manage our portfolios focusing on the same factors a good businessperson does.
Value Architects invests in companies with the following characteristics:
- Possesses a market value below its intrinsic value
- Generates free cash flow in excess of their operational needs
- Earns a return on invested capital above industry norms
- Has strong financial standing
- Exhibits a sustainable competitive advantage and the ability to maintain growth
- First-class management with proven ability to allocate capital intelligently and who have an ownership stake
We methodically avoid “value traps.” We do not purchase stocks simply because the price is depressed; we buy companies that meet our stringent criteria. Specifically, Value Architects seeks companies utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and behavior analysis possessing the above qualities. This process results in a portfolio of businesses that are under-valued, under-followed, and misunderstood. | 
