PM Danton Goei on building portfolios distinctly different from the index that have outperformed their index since inception; compelling global businesses in areas as diverse as ecommerce, social media, online education, leading Industrials and Financials

How the growth of the Chinese economy, its middle class and consumer culture are creating significant opportunities and driving the success of our investments in select Chinese businesses

Investor attention is dominated by companies optimized for the moment, with high short term growth, momentum - and often big operating losses. At the same time, many truly great companies are being offered at prices not seen in years.

Companies and sectors that we believe represent the greatest opportunities today, ranging from high growth digital economy leaders to great, durable and growing companies being offered at prices not seen in years.

Davis Advisors is an independent, employee-owned investment firm that specializes in managing equity portfolios. Our process has been honed over 50 years and three generations of investment success. See the video for more.

Chris Davis on why investor mindset is so important in environments like today’s, why volatility can be an investor’s friend, and emerging opportunities for the disciplined investor.

Chris Davis on the all-important investing question, “When I look back two years from now, what will I be wishing I had done today?”

We have identified a select group of durable, world-class companies with above-average growth and below-average valuations – a value investor’s dream. Includes company examples

Financials are actually “growth stocks in disguise.” We have identified financials with durable growth, increasing competitive advantages, record net income, the strongest balance sheets in decades – and significantly lower valuations than the market

The biggest risks today may be hiding where investors feel the safest

Why are Financials attractive now? Financials are the cheapest sector in the market, yet have the strongest balance sheets in their history, growing market dominance, record net income and an improving regulatory environment

Many investors misunderstand the opportunities and risks in China. Why? In our view, they are operating from an outdated perception of China’s economy.

Why investors looking to maximize investment opportunity need to consider the many growing, high quality companies outside the U.S.

Why stocks are attractive. Why bonds at current levels pose more risk to an investor’s long-term spending power.

Thousands of growing companies and the majority of the global economy operate beyond US shores. The compelling case for expanding your investment search internationally.

Chris Davis on common pitfalls that often sabotage an investor’s return and how advisors can help.

Chris Davis tells Barron’s about the powerful lesson his grandfather taught him about thrift, financial independence and the miracle of compounding.

Chris Davis on specific types of companies, as well as a number of sectors we see value in today

The opportunity: Financial companies' valuations do not reflect their growing earnings power and stronger balance sheets

The folly of short term forecasts, and putting current stock market valuations into perspective

Our bottom-up, active approach can better identify company-specific risks, and uncover great businesses at below average prices

Best-of-breed management, outstanding businesses – but selling at a discount

Our exceptional co-investment ensures that we focus on generating attractive returns, managing risk and minimizing expenses.

No one can consistently predict the markets over the short term, yet there are ways to invest with confidence to reach your long-term goals.

The profound influence these investment icons have had on our firm and philosophy.

How the mistakes hung on the wall of our research department help us to improve investment returns.

Davis Global Fund has outperformed its benchmark since inception*, has low expenses and Davis is the largest shareholder.