SIMG News & Publications
Opinions expressed are those of the respective author or fund manager and are subject to change, are not guaranteed and should not be considered investment advice.
Barron's Online August 7, 2009
"Deadbeats Are Our Business, Part Two"
Barron’s re-interviewed Ryan Crane, as a follow up to their March 2009 article (“Deadbeats Are Our Business”) featured in their Daily Stock Alert Newsletter. In light of the 86% gain experienced by Portfolio Recovery Associates since Mr. Crane issued his opinion in the March article, he was asked about his continuing outlook on the company that buys defaulted consumer debt. Mr. Crane is the Senior Portfolio Manager of the Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund and the Stephens Mid Cap Growth Fund.
Barron's Online August 3, 2009
"Good News From the Department of Errors"
Ryan Crane, Chief Investment Officer of Stephens Investment Management Group was quoted in the Daily Stock Alert Newsletter. Mr. Crane's opinion on HMS Holdings and the stock's outlook for earnings growth are featured.
BusinessWeek June 22, 2009
"On the Mend at Covidien"
Ryan Crane, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund and the Stephens Mid Cap Growth Fund was quoted in the Inside Wall Street section of BusinessWeek. Mr. Crane was one of two managers interviewed for his opinion on IMAX stock.
Barron's Magazine June 8, 2009
"Full Speed Ahead"
Barron's magazine recently featured an interview with Ryan Crane, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund and the Stephens Mid Cap Growth Fund. Mr. Crane discusses the similarities between bike racing and investing in Small Cap Growth. In addition, he speaks to the opportunities our portfolio management team is seeing in several sectors, as well as in certain stocks.
To receive a complete hard copy of the article reprint, please send your request to contactstephensfunds@stephens.com
Forbes.com April 13, 2009
"Subprime Lives On"
Forbes.com recently quoted Ryan Crane, Chief Investment Officer of Stephens Investment Management Group. Forbes highlights Mr. Crane's thoughts on Aaron Rents and the stocks current valuation within their Makers & Breakers section.
BusinessWeek April 6, 2009
"New Life at Life Technologies"
BusinessWeek recently interviewed Ryan Crane, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund and the Stephens Mid Cap Growth Fund. Mr. Crane's thoughts on Family Dollar and it's positioning as a defensive stock were featured in the Inside Wall Street section of the magazine.
BusinessWeek March 26, 2009
"Core Labs, a Prime Pick in the Energy Patch"
The Inside Wall Street section of BusinessWeek recently quoted Ryan Crane, Chief Investment Officer of Stephens Investment Management Group. Mr. Crane shared his outlook on Core Labs and its place within the Energy sector.
Barron's Online-Daily Stock Alert Newsletter March 13, 2009
"Deadbeats Are Our Business"
Barron's Daily Stock Alert newsletter editor Fleming Meeks recently questioned Ryan Crane, Chief Investment Officer of Stephens Investment Management Group on his opinion of Portfolio Recovery Associates. Mr. Crane discusses his outlook on the company, which buys defaulted consumer debt and its’ place within a portfolio.
Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund
FACT SHEET ARCHIVE COMMENTARY ARCHIVE
Class A/C Shares: Class I Shares:
1Q10 1Q10 1Q10
4Q09 4Q09 4Q09
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2Q08 2Q08 2Q08
1Q08 1Q08 1Q08
4Q07 4Q07 4Q07
3Q07 3Q07 3Q07
2Q07 2Q07
1Q07 1Q07
4Q06 4Q06
3Q06 3Q06
2Q06 2Q06
1Q06 1Q06
Stephens Mid Cap Growth Fund
FACT SHEET ARCHIVE COMMENTARY ARCHIVE
Class A/C Shares: Class I Shares:
1Q10 1Q10 1Q10
4Q09 4Q09 4Q09
3Q09 3Q09 3Q09
2Q09 2Q09 2Q09
1Q09 1Q09 1Q09
4Q08 4Q08 4Q08
3Q08 3Q08 3Q08
2Q08 2Q08 2Q08
1Q08 1Q08 1Q08
4Q07 4Q07 4Q07
3Q07 3Q07 3Q07
2Q07 2Q07
1Q07 1Q07
4Q06 4Q06
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2Q06 2Q06
Stephens Funds® Market Perspective Archive
June 2009
March 2009
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