Alger is a recognized pioneer of growth-style investment management. Fred Alger launched the firm in 1964 with a research-intensive strategy that would eventually be known as growth investing. The firm aims to identify companies with a strong growth potential, investing in companies that are expected to deliver significant capital appreciation over the long term. Alger remains independent and privately-held managing assets for clients that include both institutional and individual investors.
ASSET CLASSES
Large Cap.
Invests in growth equity securities identified through fundamental research as demonstrating promising growth potential. Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Mid Cap.
Invests in a focused portfolio within mid cap companies identified through fundamental research as demonstrating promising growth potential. Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Small/Mid Cap.
Invests in a focused portfolio of primarily small and mid cap companies having attractive growth and quality characteristics. Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
International.
Invests in a focused portfolio of emerging markets based on earnings, quality, and valuation. Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Alternatives.
A long/short equity strategy seeking long-term capital appreciation and lower volatility by primarily investing in long and short positions in equity securities.
Specialty.
Invests in equity and fixed income securities of companies demonstrating promising growth potential. Seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation.