Growth at a reasonable price
American Trust believes that while the market is relatively efficient at incorporating information into stock prices, it is relatively inefficient in surfacing that information. Fund Managers believe their insightful research can provide an edge. American Trust Investment Advisors have worked to develop a competitive advantage in valuing companies. Fund Managers believe that this expertise, together with their insightful research to gain deeper knowledge of companies, could create long-term value for investors.
American Trust has a preference for seeking growth through the prism of value – an approach sometimes described as “growth at a reasonable price.” It thereby works to combine the disciplines of evaluating companies on the basis of what is traditionally called growth or value investing. The company is known for seeking long-term total returns on a tax-efficient basis, fed by a firm conviction in the power of compounding.