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Fund Research and Analysis

by Jonathan Rahbar
Century Small Cap Select won't appeal to everyone, but that's not a bad thing.

This fund's managers Lanny Thorndike and Kevin Callahan focus on higher-quality companies. The duo looks for firms with low debt levels, strong competitive advantages, and   Read more 

Kudos

Strong performance since inception.
Low relative volatility. Read more 

Risks

This fund's performance has been streaky. Read more 

Strategy

This fund is tilted toward service-oriented companies that boast strong brands, competitive advantages, and high returns on equity. Prospective companies must also generate large amounts of cash sufficient   Read more 

Management

Lanny Thorndike has been the fund's lead manager since its December 1999 inception. Kevin Callahan, who joined the firm in 2001, is a comanager on the fund. They are currently supported by four senior and two junior equity analysts. The pair also leads   Read more 

Inside Scoop

Manager Lanny Thorndike and his analysts research companies from top to bottom and talk to as many people as possible to gain a thorough understanding of operations. They   Read more 

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