Fund Snapshot
| Year of Inception | 2012 |
| Number of Stocks | 12-15 |
| Investment Horizon | Medium to Long Term |
| Fund Managers | Vivek Ganguly |
Investment Philosophy
- Nine Rivers Capital – Aurum Small Cap Opportunities fund has created a proprietary system that is used to allocate an “entry price guardrail” and an “exit price guardrail” for each stock that has been accepted for investment. The “Price Guardrail Strategy” is a proprietary strategy of Nine Rivers Capital and is used as an effective tool for risk mitigation.
- Nine Rivers Capital – Aurum Small Cap Opportunities fund assumes that the most successful risk reduction approach in small and mid-cap investing is to “not overpay” for a stock, so they apply the aforementioned guardrails to each stock.
Fund Overview
The Aurum Small Cap Opportunities Fund focuses on identifying and investing in high-potential small-cap companies that demonstrate strong growth drivers. The fund aims to consistently deliver winners by leveraging two key investment themes: Alpha Drivers and Steady Performers.
Alpha Drivers
This category includes companies experiencing non-linear triggers for business and earnings momentum. Key factors driving growth in these businesses include:
- Macro tailwinds are influenced by policy changes, regulatory shifts, and demographic trends.
- Transformative management changes include professional leadership transitions and next-generation entrepreneurs taking over.
- Business turnaround stories with significant recovery potential.
- Disruptive trends reshaping industries and creating new opportunities.
Steady Performers
This segment focuses on companies with sustainable growth potential backed by strong business fundamentals. These businesses are characterized by:
- Large scope for profitable expansion.
- Proven management teams with an excellent execution track record.
- Consistent earnings quality and stability.
- Strong cash flow generation and healthy return ratios.
