Scharf ETF
KAT
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- Financial Services
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- Asset Management
- Address
- 16450 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 207 Los Gatos CA United States of America 95032
- IPO Date
- Jan 27, 2016
- Website
- scharfetfs.com
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- Scharf ETF (KAT) is an active domestic equity exchange-traded fund managed by Scharf Investments that translates the firm’s flagship mutual fund value strategy into a transparent, tax-efficient ETF structure. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation with a focus on downside protection through a disciplined, bottom-up research process centered on four inefficiencies: low valuation factors, high-quality characteristics, time arbitrage opportunities, and negative sentiment cycles. It maintains a concentrated portfolio of 25-35 high-conviction holdings, emphasizing defensive value exposure with alpha generation potential while aiming for strong risk-adjusted returns in fluctuating markets. KAT’s objective is to deliver value-oriented exposure that complements growth-heavy equity allocations, offering investors an alternative within the U.S. equity landscape. Founding year and headquarters: The strategy originates from Scharf Investments with the fund structure launched to investors as Scharf ETF (KAT); headquarters and primary operations are anchored in the United States. Geographic reach concentrates on U.S.-listed equities, with ongoing governance and portfolio management conducted by Scharf Investments, and continued distribution through NASDAQ listings and affiliated channels. Latest major changes: In recent years, KAT undergoes continuous evolution as Scharf Investments advances the mutual fund-derived approach into the ETF format, reflecting ongoing product integration and alignment with ETF market standards such as intraday liquidity, transparency, and tax efficiency. The firm emphasizes refinements to the portfolio construction process, adherence to its Quality Value discipline, and expansion of distribution capabilities to broaden investor access to the strategy. Industry context and market position: KAT operates within the active equity ETF segment, positioned as a value-oriented, risk-aware alternative to growth-centric strategies. The product targets institutional and retail investors seeking defensive exposure with potential for upside, complementing traditional value and quality investment approaches. Subsidiaries and parent relationships are centered on Scharf Investments, with custody, administration, and distribution arrangements typical of U.S. ETF offerings.