Using a unique money manager database that allows managers to identify their own investment styles, we examine 4,754 non mutual fund value- and growth-oriented portfolios over the period 1999-2003. Consistent with style definitions, we find that on average, growth funds have price-earnings...

In this paper, we investigate the impact of using different sell discipline criteria in the management of equity portfolios. We examine the differences among the sell discipline criteria with respect to the portfolio's risk-adjusted returns and downside risk. We use an institutional money...

We develop a valuation formula for analyzing high growth firms using the stages of an industry lifecycle. Our model is best suited for start-up firms with low (or negative) earnings and low sales. Our formula uses start-up firm data and captures the firm's growth potential by incorporating data...