Plumb Funds
It’s about how, not where, people spend money, says fund manager Tom Plumb. Tom is fascinated by the digitization of payment systems across the globe. The Plumb Balanced Fund is unusual in that the stock portion consists of growth-style stocks.That helps to explain how the mutual fund has fared.
This spotlight on balanced funds reviewed the Plumb Balanced Fund among its peers – a category of funds that rebalance assets between stocks and bonds to a set allocation.
Plumb Balanced Fund Earns Five Stars; Equity Fund Earns Four Stars: “The funds have maintained a disciplined investment strategy that has served shareholders very well.”
The recent market correction provided an opportunity to buy stocks at a discount, add to key holdings and initiate new positions. Prospective holdings in the Fund depend on worldwide trends that Tom Plumb believes will “transcend short-term ebbs and flows in the stock market.” He has found large, fast-growing companies often have the potential to withstand this kind of short-term volatility.
Tom Plumb expects to see volatility in the market place, but sees potential for upside with strong economy and moderate interest rates.
Tom Plumb expects to see volatiltiy in the marketplace, but sees potential for upside with a strong economy and moderate interest rates.
As technology names continue to lead the market this year, Tom Plumb thinks that there’s not much limit to the upside potential when you have a company that can really grow and innovate.
Tom Plumb discusses the market, Plumb Balanced Fund strategy and a few stock picks with Carol Massar and Pimm Fox. He thinks the biggest mistake investors make is they don’t stay with something…
Tom Plumb doesn’t think we’ll have big inflation problem in the next few years. He believes we’re just going through some natural corrections in the market.
Tom Plumb comments on Apple, following the company’s recent revenue report. He says that the company needs to figure out how to get recurring revenue streams so they’re not “holding their breath on each new product launch.”
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.
The Funds may invest in smaller companies, which involve additional risks such as limited liquidity and greater volatility. The Funds may invest in foreign securities which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Growth stocks typically are more volatile than value stocks; however, value stocks have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales. Temporary Defensive Positions: Under adverse market conditions the Fund could invest a substantial portion of its assets in US Treasury securities and money market securities which could reduce the benefit from any upswing in the markets.
The Plumb Balanced Fund will invest in debt securities, which typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investment by the Fund in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Investments in Asset Backed and Mortgage Backed Securities include additional risks that investors should be aware of such as credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. The Fund may engage in short-term trading, which could produce higher transaction costs and taxable distributions and lower the fund’s after-tax performance.
Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.
Investment performance reflects fee waivers. In the absence of these waivers, returns would be reduced.
Any tax or legal information provided isn’t an exhaustive interpretation of some of the current income tax regulations. Investors must consult their tax advisor or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation. Neither the Fund nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.
References to other mutual fund products should not be interpreted as offers of those securities.
The Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the Funds. You may obtain a free hard-copy version by calling 1-866.987.7888 or you may download a prospectus here. Read it carefully before investing.
The Plumb Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.
Wisconsin Capital Management, the advisor to the funds, is a registered investment advisory firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 1984. Plumb Funds is a registered trademark of Wisconsin Capital Funds, Inc.