Value Line Timeliness™ Small Cap Value SMA

Value Line Timeliness Small Cap Value SMA

Small-cap value companies generally offer a greater risk/reward profile, but with more stability and income potential compared to growth stocks.

The Value Line Timeliness™ Small Cap Value 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 62
Average Market Cap $4B
Dividend Yield 1.66%
Trading Frequency Monthly
Rebalancing Frequency Monthly

Investment Approach

Stocks in the Value Line Ranking System for Timeliness™ system are optimized against the Russell 2000 Value 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 Value 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 3.24%
Old Republic International Corp 3.14%
Northwest Bancshares Inc 3.10%
Graham Holdings Co Ordinary Shares - Class B 3.04%
Commercial Metals Co 2.29%
Post Holdings Inc 2.27%
Deposit 2.24%
Lear Corp 2.24%
Assurant Inc 2.23%
TTM Technologies Inc 2.15%

Performance as of 12/31/25

Name QTD Since Incep*
Value Line Timeliness Small Cap Value SMA (Gross) 2.42% 8.99%
Value Line Timeliness Small Cap Value SMA (Net) 2.32% 8.77%
Russell 2000 Value 3.26% 16.27%

*Since Inception returns reflect the Composite inception date of 06/30/25.

Performance shown for periods 1 year and greater are annualized.

Net Returns are inclusive of EAM’s investment advisory fee of 40 bps and no other transaction costs. Actual fees incurred by clients may vary because of additional bundled fees, such as custodian fees, other management fees, or platform fees, that are not fees charged by or known to EAM. All investments involve risks, including loss of capital, and there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met.
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Sector Distribution as of 12/31/25

Sector Weight
Financial Services 24.93%
Consumer Cyclical 20.23%
Technology 17.35%
Industrials 14.64%
Healthcare 7.33%
Consumer Defensive 6.59%
Basic Materials 3.89%
Energy 3.48%
Cash 2.24%
Communication Services 1.55%

Source: Morningstar Direct

Portfolio Documents

Do you have questions?

Please reach out to our SMA support team at:

Crystal Barrett

Crystal Barrett
Sales Director

Data shows past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Information contained herein has been prepared for illustrative purposes only. Although the information provided has been obtained from sources which EULAV Asset Management (EAM) believes to be reliable, it does not guarantee accuracy or completeness of such information. Opinions represented are not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security or product and are subject to change without notice. Equity markets are volatile and an investor may lose money. For a complete discussion of the risks involved, please see our ADV Part 2A (Brochure).

EAM acts as either a discretionary investment manager or a non-discretionary model provider in a variety of separately managed account programs. Any performance information included herein represents the performance achieved by EAM as a discretionary investment manager with trade implementation responsibility. Separately managed accounts are provided by EAM and are independent of the Value Line Funds.

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