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Meet Matthew

Matthew Benkendorf

Chief Investment Officer Quality Growth Boutique, Portfolio Manager

23 years investment experience

21 years with Vontobel

New York

Vontobel Asset Management Inc.

1540 Broadway, 38th Floor

New York, New York 10036

United States of America

Matthew Benkendorf joined Vontobel Asset Management in October 1999 in trade support. After being promoted to trader in 2000, he became a research analyst in 2002 and moved into portfolio management in 2006 as deputy portfolio manager of Vontobel’s European Equity Strategy.

In 2008, he became lead portfolio manager of European Equity and deputy portfolio manager of Global Equity, and in 2010 became deputy portfolio manager of the Vontobel US Equity Strategy, and ultimately lead portfolio manager in 2012. As a co-architect of Vontobel’s quality growth philosophy and style, and with proven success in managing Vontobel’s strategies, he was named Chief Investment Officer of the Quality Growth Boutique in March 2016.

Matthew Benkendorf received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in finance from the University of Denver.

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Quality Growth Boutique

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Viewpoint Mar 27 2020 by Matthew Benkendorf Douglas Bennett

Coronavirus: A different playbook

A different kind of playbook is required in this unique environment. It is near impossible to accurately predict 2020 earnings growth. But companies with strong balance sheets, namely those with superior liquidity, should possess the survivability required to prosper and bridge the gap during the next 6- to 9 months.

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Market Update Feb 26 2020 by Matthew Benkendorf

Staying the Course Amid the Coronavirus Epidemic

The recent outbreak and spreading of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the resulting quarantine will affect business and economic activity in the near term, but conditions should normalize. We do not believe investors should be overly concerned, but we continue to monitor the situation. Our investment horizon is naturally long-term and this is likely a short-term issue. Thus, we continue to be diligent and will look to take ad-vantage of any strong price dislocations that are not indicative of the long-term future earnings power of our quality growth investment universe.

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Outlook Dec 15 2019 by Matthew Benkendorf Grant Bughman

2020 US Equity Outlook

Matthew Benkendorf discusses growth vs value investing, finding quality growth opportunities amid volatility and how to approach the markets in 2020.

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Outlook Jul 19 2019 by Matthew Benkendorf Ben Falcone

Quality Growth Boutique Mid-year Review and Outlook

Matthew Benkendorf, CIO of the Quality Growth Boutique, reviews portfolio performance, shares his outlook and discusses why he believes a bottom-up approach is the best way to navigate the difficult investing landscape ahead.

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Viewpoint Mar 25 2019 by Matthew Benkendorf

Will A Bear Market Shred A Portfolio?

With markets recognizing heightened risks, investors can expect volatility ahead. While it is impossible to time the market, an active manager with a demonstrated track record should be positioned to add value during market declines. Our Quality Growth approach is mindful of risks through the cycle, regardless of market despair or exuberance.

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