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- AMG Yacktman Focused Fund (YAFFX) is a mutual fund managed by AMG Funds LLC, focusing on long-term capital appreciation through investments in a concentrated portfolio of undervalued equity securities. The fund employs a value-oriented investment strategy, selecting 20 to 25 high-quality companies with strong balance sheets, consistent free cash flow generation, and capable management teams; it primarily invests in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers across market capitalizations, with a preference for large-cap companies but flexibility to include mid- and small-cap names. Core offerings include Investor Class (YAFFX), Institutional Class (YAFIX), and other share classes providing access to the same strategy, which emphasizes buying businesses at discounts to their intrinsic value and holding them for extended periods. The fund operates within the large blend equity segment, targeting sophisticated investors such as high-net-worth individuals, financial advisors, and institutions seeking concentrated value exposure. Geographically, it invests globally with a core focus on U.S. markets, supplemented by international holdings where attractive opportunities arise. Affiliated with Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG), the fund leverages the Yacktman Asset Management LP team's expertise, headquartered in Austin, Texas, with the broader AMG organization based in West Palm Beach, Florida; the strategy traces its roots to the Yacktman Fund's inception in 1992. Recent developments include portfolio adjustments amid market volatility, with notable increases in holdings like Alphabet Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Twenty-First Century Fox in 2024-2025 to capitalize on technology and media value plays; the fund also benefited from AMG's strategic enhancements, such as expanded distribution partnerships with platforms like Schwab and Fidelity. In 2025, Yacktman Asset Management announced operational expansions, including new institutional mandates and technology integrations for enhanced risk analytics, reflecting no major acquisitions or name changes but ongoing alignment with AMG's growth initiatives. Performance highlights feature top-quartile returns in down markets, driven by shrewd position sizing in consumer staples and tech sectors.