“We do look at the ways companies compete, and they compete globally,” Kittsley said. “They don’t just compete within their own borders. One of the things we try to do – not just to identify the best stocks and the best opportunities, but what are some powerful trends with strong tailwinds.”
Davis Advisors has identified a few of these powerful trends through its globally focused Davis Select Worldwide ETF (NasdaqGM: DWLD). The active managers have the room to diverge away from global benchmarks and focus on rising growth opportunities that could translate to enhanced returns or increased alpha.
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ETF investors can also gain exposure to Davis’ proven research and investment styles through their other Davis Select U.S. Equity ETF (NasdaqGM: DUSA) and Davis Select Financial ETF (NasdaqGM: DFNL).
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