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		Portfolios constructed by LEIA are based on thorough research. We follow over 1200 asset managers in the traditional asset categories and another 1000 in the alternative asset categories. Numerous published studies including several conducted by LEIA research staff suggests that size (i.e. assets under management) has a direct measurable impact on performance. The LEIA team has followed and quantified the performance potential of emerging firms for over 20 years (three market cycles) and continues to be recognized as an industry expert on emerging managers. The following milestone studies support the use of emerging managers: The Seven Attributes of Great Investment Managers (Opal Emerging Manager Conference May 2007) The Performance Characteristics of Emerging Firms (Leading Edge Investment Advisors, December 2006) Emerging Manager Out-Performance: Alpha Opportunities from the Industry’s Newest Hedge Fund Managers (HFR Asset Management, 2005) Can Elephants Dance? Asset Growth and Investment Manager Performance (Northern Trust Global Advisors, August 2003) PCA Research Brief: A Review of Developing Managers and Developing Manager Programs (Pension Consulting Alliance, Inc. July 2003) The Performance Advantage of Small Portfolio Management Firms (The Journal of Investing, Spring 1995) Contact research@leia.net to request our most recent updated research Capabilities U.S. and International Equities U.S. and International Fixed Income Hedge Fund Private Equity LDI Management Services
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