Sharpe Focus

Join members of the Nuance Investments team as they discuss relevant and timely topics related to the Firm’s portfolios and investment process. Nuance is a boutique asset management firm focused on owning leading business franchises with sustainable competitive positions which are trading at a discount to the Firm’s internally derived Fair Value. The Firm’s strategies aim to outperform their primary and secondary benchmarks on an absolute and risk-adjusted basis, as measured by the Sharpe Ratio, over the long term. Please visit nuanceinvestments.com/podcast for more information.

Episodes

Jul 31, 2026

23 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Jack Meurer, CFA®, and Adam West, CFA® provide a semi-annual update for the Nuance Concentrated Value Strategy. Hosted by Ben Becker, CFA®.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the associated presentation:Nuance Concentrated Value Semi-Annual Update Presentation
Nuance Concentrated Value Composite Net of Fee Returns as of 6/30/26:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 14.51%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 5.14%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR: 7.87%
Current standardized performance figures and the strategy's top 10 portfolio holdings can be found on our website.
Disclosures:
Rankings and peer group comparisons are created internally on a quarterly basis using data from FactSet.  For more information on peer group comparisons and calculations, please refer to the presentation.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 12/31/25 composite weights of names discussed are as follows: CLX (8.56%), HENKY (8.03%), CWT (7.56%), MRTN (6.57%), BDRFY (6.34%), KVUE (5.00%), WERN (4.90%), SOLV (4.22%), HTO (3.95%), GL (2.46%), POR (1.01%), KMB (0.95%), NKE (0.53%), NTRS (0.50%).
Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-11/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 

Jul 31, 2026

23 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Jack Meurer, CFA®, and Adam West, CFA® provide a semi-annual update for the Nuance Mid Cap Value Strategy. Hosted by Ben Becker, CFA®.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the associated presentation:Nuance Mid Cap Value Semi-Annual Update Presentation
Nuance Mid Cap Value Composite Net of Fee Returns as of 6/30/26:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 16.65%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 5.09%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR:  9.03%
Current standardized performance figures and the strategy's top 10 portfolio holdings can be found on our website.
Disclosures:
Rankings and peer group comparisons are created internally on a quarterly basis using data from FactSet.  For more information on peer group comparisons and calculations, please refer to the presentation.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 6/30/26 composite weights of names discussed are as follows: BDRFY (5.3%), KRX:005930 (0.0%), MRTN (1.2%), MU (0.0%), QGEN (7.3%), SKHY (0.0%), SNDK (0.0%), UUGRY (1.2%), WDC (0.0%), and WERN (1.0%). Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found on our website.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Jan 28, 2026

24 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Jack Meurer, CFA®, D. Adam West, CFA®, and Ben Becker, CFA® discuss the Nuance Concentrated Value product semi-annual update.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the semi-annual update presentation which is available for download at https://nuanceinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Composite-Semi-Annual-Call-MCV-20251231.pdf
Nuance Concentrated Value Composite Net of Fee Returns as of 12/31/25:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 3.41%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 4.97%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR: 7.93%
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/performance/. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/portfolio/.
Rankings and peer group comparisons are created internally on a quarterly basis using data from FactSet.  For more information on peer group comparisons and calculations, please refer to the presentation.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 12/31/25 composite weights of names discussed are as follows: CLX (8.56%), HENKY (8.03%), CWT (7.56%), MRTN (6.57%), BDRFY (6.34%), KVUE (5.00%), WERN (4.90%), SOLV (4.22%), HTO (3.95%), GL (2.46%), POR (1.01%), KMB (0.95%), NKE (0.53%), NTRS (0.50%).
Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-11/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 

Jan 28, 2026

24 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Jack Meurer, CFA®, D. Adam West, CFA®, and Ben Becker, CFA® discuss the Nuance Mid Cap Value product semi-annual update.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the semi-annual update presentation which is available for download at https://nuancesinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Composite-Semi-Annual-Call-MCV-20251231.pdf
Nuance Mid Cap Value Composite Net of Fee Returns as of 12/31/25:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 4.52%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 4.79%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR:  8.75%
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit  https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/performance/. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/portfolio/. 
Rankings and peer group comparisons are created internally on a quarterly basis using data from FactSet.  For more information on peer group comparisons and calculations, please refer to the presentation.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 12/31/25 composite weights of names discussed are as follows: CWT (6.36%), CLX (6.23%), MRTN (6.04%), WERN (4.89%), HENKY (4.51%), SOLV (4.22%), KVUE (3.82%), HTO (3.73%), BDRFY (3.05%), GL (2.71%), POR (1.27%), KMB (0.97%), NTRS (0.50%), AWK (0.49%). Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-10/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 
 

Aug 21, 2025

25 min

In this episode, the Nuance Team discusses the current environment of growth outperforming value, and why we believe in value investing over time.  
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the growth vs value presentation which is available for download at https://nuanceinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Podcast-Presentation-Growth-v-Value.pdf
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit  https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/performance/. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/portfolio/. 
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 06/30/25 Nuance held shares of the following names discussed: HOLX, EL, NTRS, and CVGW.  Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-9/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 
 

Jul 31, 2025

21 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Jack Meurer, CFA®, D. Adam West, CFA®, and Jenny McBee, CFA® discuss the Nuance Mid Cap Value product semi-annual update.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the semi-annual update presentation which is available for download at https://nuanceinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250630_Semi-Annual-Call_MCV.pdf 
Nuance Mid Cap Value Composite Returns as of 06/30/25:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 8.65%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 7.02%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR:  8.06%
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit  https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/performance/. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/portfolio/. 
Rankings and peer group comparisons are created internally on a quarterly basis using data from FactSet.  For more information on peer group comparisons and calculations, please refer to the presentation.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 06/30/25 Nuance held shares of the following names discussed: HENKY, CLX, HOLX, EL, CWT, MRTN, WERN, GL, SOLV, QGEN, NTRS, ROG, CVGW. Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-7/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 
 

Jul 31, 2025

22 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Jack Meurer, CFA®, D. Adam West, CFA®, and Jenny McBee, CFA® discuss the Nuance Concentrated Value product semi-annual update.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the semi-annual update presentation which is available for download at https://nuanceinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250630_Semi-Annual-Call_CV.pdf 
Nuance Concentrated Value Composite Returns as of 06/30/25:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 7.06%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 7.16%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR:  6.81%
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/performance/. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/portfolio/.
Rankings and peer group comparisons are created internally on a quarterly basis using data from FactSet.  For more information on peer group comparisons and calculations, please refer to the presentation.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 06/30/2025 Nuance held shares of the following names discussed: HENKY, CLX , EL , HOLX, CWT, MRTN, WERN, SOLV, QGEN, NTRS, ROG, CVGW, NKE.
Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-8/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 

Jan 27, 2025

31 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Darren Schryer, CFA®, CPA, Jack Meurer, CFA®, D. Adam West, CFA®, and Paul Gillespie discuss the Nuance Concentrated Value product semi-annual update.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the semi-annual update presentation which is available for download at https://nuanceinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Composite-Semi-Annual-Call-CV-20241231.pdf
Nuance Concentrated Value Composite Returns as of 12/31/24:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 6.45%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 4.99%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR:  7.36%
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/performance/. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/portfolio/.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 12/31/2024 Nuance held shares of the following names discussed: XRAY, EL, QGEN, HENKY, GL, HSIC, WERN, UUGRY, NTRS, NVST, MMM, KMB, CLX, MWA, INDB, PEGRY. Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-6/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 

Jan 27, 2025

32 min

In this episode, Scott Moore, CFA®, Darren Schryer, CFA®, CPA, Jack Meurer, CFA®, D. Adam West, CFA®, and Paul Gillespie discuss the Nuance Mid Cap Value product semi-annual update.
This material should be reviewed in conjunction with the semi-annual update presentation which is available for download at https://nuanceinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Composite-Semi-Annual-Call-MCV-20241231.pdf
Nuance Mid Cap Value Composite Returns as of 12/31/24:Trailing 1 Year Net Return: 6.07%Trailing 5 Year Net Return APR: 4.84%Trailing 10 Year Net Return APR:  8.53%
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit  https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/performance/. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/portfolio/. 
Rankings and peer group comparisons are created internally on a quarterly basis using data from FactSet.  For more information on peer group comparisons and calculations, please refer to the presentation.
The holdings identified do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for our clients. As of 12/31/2024 Nuance held shares of the following names discussed: XRAY, EL, QGEN, HENKY, GL, HSIC, WERN, UUGRY, NTRS, NVST, MMM, KMB, CLX, RGA, MWA, INDB, PEGRY. Composite weights for the securities included in the presentation and other important disclosures can be found at https://nuanceinvestments.com/podcast-5/.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 
 

Dec 30, 2024

12 min

In this episode, Paul Gillespie and Darren Schryer, CFA®, CPA discuss our Nuance Investment Process.
The views expressed are those of Nuance Investments as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security or as investment advice.
To view the most current standardized performance figures visit  https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/performance/ for Nuance Mid Cap Value and https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/performance/ for Nuance Concentrated Value. To view the most current top holdings visit https://nuanceinvestments.com/mid-cap-value/portfolio/ for Nuance Mid Cap Value and https://nuanceinvestments.com/concentrated-value/portfolio/ for Nuance Concentrated Value.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For more information or a copy of our disclosure brochure, please contact client.services@nuanceinvestments.com. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. 

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