
PortfolioVerus International Growth
Alpha
3.25%
Downside Capture
91.24%
Annualized Return
8.19%
Inception
2/1/2017
Investment Objective & Purpose
The Verus International Growth Portfolio has been designed by Verus Financial to provide a platform for private clients to invest in a thematically driven growth portfolio unbound by constraints of country, sector or market capitalization resulting in a sound investment strategy.
Through in-depth, cross-border fundamental research, the mandate seeks to provide compelling, risk-adjusted returns vs. the MSCI EAFE Index by identifying high growth companies with attractive valuations.
Portfolio Snapshot
Mandate Name | Verus International Growth |
Base Currency | U.S. Dollar |
Number of Holdings | 25 |
Broad Category Group | International Equity |
Benchmark | MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD |
Investment Growth of $100,000
Time Period: Since Common Inception 2/1/2017 to 6/30/2023
Trailing Returns (%)
Calculation Benchmark: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD
Time | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Common Inception |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Verus International Growth | 20.96 | 20.64 | 1.99 | 3.87 | 0 | 8.19 |
MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD | 9.47 | 12.72 | 7.22 | 3.52 | 4.75 | 5.44 |
Portfolio Statistics
Time Period:
Since Common Inception (2/1/2017 to 6/30/2023)
Calculation Benchmark:
MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD
Inv | Bmk1 | |
---|---|---|
Alpha | 3.25 | 0.00 |
Beta | 0.89 | 1.00 |
R2 | 61.64 | 100.00 |
Std Dev | 16.35 | 15.94 |
Up Capture Ratio | 103.79 | 100.00 |
Down Capture Ratio | 91.24 | 100.00 |
Sharpe Ratio | 0.60 | 0.45 |
Risk-Reward
Time Period:
Since Common Inception (2/1/2017 to 6/30/2023)
Calculation Benchmark:
MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD


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