JNL Multi-Manager Small Cap Value Fund Class I (0P00003EIP)

Overview

The fund is designed for investors seeking to diversify their portfolio through small cap value strategies, focusing on investing primarily in smaller companies with high value potential. It operates with a unique approach by allocating assets across different strategies or "sleeves" managed by five distinguished, unaffiliated investment managers. Each manager is tasked with executing their specialized strategy, targeting to constantly meet the fund's investment objective even under varying market conditions. This structure aims to capture the benefits of multiple management perspectives and expertise in the small cap value arena, striving to achieve competitive returns while managing risk.

Products and Services

• Congress Small Cap Value Strategy

  This strategy focuses on investing in small cap companies that exhibit traditional value characteristics such as low valuation multiples and high dividend yields. The approach combines fundamental analysis with a disciplined investment process, aiming to identify undervalued opportunities with potential for appreciation.

• Cooke & Bieler Small Cap Value Equity Strategy

  Emphasizing a long-term, patient investment horizon, this strategy seeks out companies that have sustainable competitive advantages, strong balance sheets, and the potential to generate significant free cash flow. It is predicated on rigorous bottom-up stock selection and a keen focus on quality and risk management.

• WCM Small Cap Value Strategy

  This strategy leverages quantitative analysis to uncover small cap stocks that are undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. It looks for companies with improving business fundamentals that are not yet fully recognized by the market, aiming to exploit these inefficiencies for growth.

• Reinhart Genesis PMV Strategy

  PMV stands for Private Market Value with a Catalyst. This strategy identifies companies traded below their estimated private market value that have specific catalysts in place to realize that value. It's a unique blend of value investing and event-driven strategy, focusing on catalysts that might trigger a revaluation by the market.

• River Road Small-Mid Cap Value II (SMID II) Strategy

  Focused on small to mid-sized companies, this strategy applies a disciplined investment process that aims to identify undervalued securities with strong fundamentals and attractive dividend yields. It emphasizes absolute value, aiming to invest in companies at significant discounts to their intrinsic value.