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- Cambiar Small Cap Fund (CAMSX) is an open-end mutual fund that invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of small-cap companies domiciled in the United States, focusing on value-oriented opportunities with strong operating performance, low leverage, and attractive valuations; the equal-weight portfolio typically holds 45-55 stocks selected from a universe of companies with market capitalizations primarily between $500 million and $5 billion. The Investor Class shares (CAMSX) feature a net expense ratio of 1.15%, with Cambiar Investors, LLC contractually waiving fees to cap net operating expenses at 0.90% until March 1, 2026; an Institutional Class (CAMZX) is also available with a net expense ratio of 0.90%. The fund emphasizes quality metrics such as persistent return on equity, return on invested capital, and free cash flow generation, alongside prudent diversification across sectors while remaining benchmark-agnostic in bottom-up stock selection; it charges a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held less than 90 days and targets U.S. investors through distribution by SEI Investments Distribution Co.
Launched on August 31, 2004, the fund is managed by Cambiar Investors, LLC, headquartered at 200 Columbine Street, Suite 800, Denver, Colorado 80206, as part of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund series, which includes related offerings like the Cambiar SMID Fund and International Equity Fund. Portfolio management is led by Brian Barish (since inception), with co-managers Anna Aldrich (since inception), Colin Dunn (since 2011), and Joseph Chin (since 2019). As of late 2025, total net assets stand at approximately $65.92 million across share classes, with the Investor Class comprising about $23.26 million; the portfolio maintains high active share versus the Russell 2000 Value Index, with top holdings including Rambus Inc., BorgWarner Inc., and Tower Semiconductor Ltd., and sector allocations emphasizing industrials, financials, and technology.
In recent developments, Cambiar Investors issued 2025 capital gains estimates as of October 31, 2025, for the Small Cap Fund alongside its Opportunity and SMID funds, reflecting portfolio realizations amid market conditions. The firm extended its contractual expense waivers through March 1, 2026, supporting cost efficiency for investors. Morningstar assigned the fund a 3-star rating (3-year and 5-year periods) and 2-star (10-year) as of September 30, 2025, among 568 small blend peers, underscoring its risk-adjusted performance in a volatile small-cap segment.