Value Line Timeliness™ Small Cap Growth SMA
Small-cap growth companies typically have greater appreciation potential, as well as a higher risk profile, compared to mid- and large-cap companies.
The Value Line Timeliness™ Small Cap Growth SMA provides growth potential by integrating the Value Line Ranking System for Timeliness™ with a multi-factor risk model that incorporates each stock’s risk profile and fundamental characteristics to construct a diversified portfolio.
Investment Objective
Capital Appreciation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Stocks | 66 |
| Average Market Cap | $6B |
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
| Trading Frequency | Monthly |
| Rebalancing Frequency | Monthly |
Investment Approach
Stocks in the Value Line Ranking System for Timeliness™ system are optimized against the Russell 2000 Growth Index for possible inclusion in the portfolio. The optimization process selects stocks and determines their relative portfolio weighting, balancing risk and reward, as projected by the Value Line Ranking System for Timeliness™.
How Stocks Are Selected
The Portfolio will consist primarily of stocks meeting the following criteria:
- Stocks based in the U.S.
- Stocks in the Value Line Ranking System for Timeliness™ system are optimized against the Russell 2000 Growth Index
- A multi-factor risk model is used to balance Value Line® Timeliness™ scores and portfolio risk
- The Portfolio generally consists of 50-70 stocks
- Portfolio is traded monthly
Top 10 Holdings (%) as of 12/31/25
| Company Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| EnerSys | 3.41% |
| Federal Signal Corp | 3.33% |
| Sterling Infrastructure Inc | 3.13% |
| Primoris Services Corp | 2.88% |
| Advanced Energy Industries Inc | 2.72% |
| Medpace Holdings Inc | 2.61% |
| TTM Technologies Inc | 2.56% |
| Watts Water Technologies Inc Class A | 2.31% |
| Mueller Water Products Inc Class A shares | 2.16% |
| Affiliated Managers Group Inc | 2.14% |
Performance as of 12/31/25
Sector Distribution as of 12/31/25
| Sector | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 36.74% | |
| Technology | 25.24% | |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.33% | |
| Healthcare | 11.47% | |
| Financial Services | 6.43% | |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.78% | |
| Basic Materials | 3.00% | |
| Cash | 2.65% |
Source: Morningstar Direct