Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund Retail Class (LOGBX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation and income through a diversified portfolio of equity securities and fixed-income securities. Managed by Scharf Investments, LLC, the fund normally allocates 50% to 70% of its assets to equities selected for quality, low valuations, and earnings stability across market capitalizations and geographies, including U.S. stocks, non-U.S. stocks, and exchange-traded funds; and 25% to 50% to fixed-income securities emphasizing credit quality and capital preservation, such as U.S. Treasury bills and investment-grade bonds. It maintains a concentrated portfolio of 25 to 35 equities on average, with cash employed when risk-reward ratios are unattractive, targeting a compelling risk-adjusted absolute return over market cycles.
Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Scharf Investments, LLC founded the fund's institutional share class (LOGOX) in 2012 and launched the retail share class LOGBX in January 2016 as part of Advisors Series Trust. The firm, established in 1983, operates primarily in the United States with a focus on individual investors, family offices, endowments, and foundations through its suite of mutual funds distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. Geographically, the fund's assets are predominantly U.S.-based (approximately 55% U.S. stocks and 19% U.S. bonds), with exposure to Canada, Europe, and developed Asia via non-U.S. equities and minor bond holdings.
Recent developments include shareholder approval in 2025 for the reorganization of Scharf Funds into actively managed exchange-traded funds, with the mutual funds, including LOGBX, scheduled to cease operations on August 22, 2025, transitioning assets to new ETF structures under Scharf's continued management. The fund maintained its investment objective and strategy through this shift, with Scharf Investments filing related SEC documentation in 2024 and 2025 to support the merger into acquiring ETFs. No major partnerships, acquisitions, or funding rounds involving the fund or Scharf Investments were reported in 2024 or 2025, though the firm continued portfolio adjustments, such as new equity positions in sectors like consumer staples and technology during Q4 2024.