Dividend Value Approach
A Focus on Smaller Company Investing with Lower Volatility
Our Dividend Value strategies serve the needs of clients who wish to benefit from Keeley’s expertise in small- and mid-cap value investing while attempting to mitigate the volatility typically associated with these asset classes. Over the full market cycle, dividend-paying stocks of smaller companies have historically outperformed similar-sized stocks that have not paid a dividend. We believe dividends reflect a company’s financial health—today and into the future—and that paying a dividend is generally a wise use of a smaller company’s free cash flow, unlike other potential uses.
- Positive and sustainable free cash flow
- Strong franchises with effective management teams
- Sound finances and healthy balance sheets
Dividend Value Approach
Dividend Value Process Highlight
Once we have identified a potential addition to the portfolio, our Research Analysts evaluate the company from three perspectives:
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Quality
Seek advantages such as dominant market position, product patents or unique process/production
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Timing
Seek developments such as new product or management, change in dividend policy or upturn in industry cycle
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Valuation
Assess factors such as price/earnings relative to peers and to history, and cash flow/dividend yield
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