Zephyr Releases PSN Top Guns Managers of the Decade List for 2025 recognizing exceptional performance in separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies over a 10-year period

Core Insights - Zephyr has released the PSN Top Guns Managers of the Decade List for 2025, recognizing exceptional performance in separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies over a ten-year period [1] - The list is based on rigorous quantitative analysis, requiring managers to meet stringent criteria including a 10-year R-Squared value of 0.8 or greater, standard deviation equal to or less than their style benchmark, and outperformance against their style benchmark over the last decade [1] Performance Highlights - The past decade has seen strong U.S. equity returns, with the Russell 3000 index at +14.29% and the S&P 500 index at +14.82% [1] - U.S. high yield bonds and international equities also posted solid returns, with the ICE BofA US High Yield index at +6.45% and the MSCI World Ex. US index at +9.11% [1] - The PSN Top Guns Managers of the Decade represent the pinnacle of investment management success, showcasing resilience and expertise in navigating economic and market challenges [1] Notable Managers and Strategies - U.S. Large Growth Universe includes: - Zacks Investment Management, Inc.: Zacks Focus Growth Strategy (+18.5% for the decade) - Smith Asset Management Group: Cantor Fitzgerald Large Cap Diversif (+18.5% for the decade) - Jacobs Levy Equity Management: Large Growth (R1000 Growth)-Sep. Acct (+19.4% for the decade) [1] - Emerging Markets Universe includes: - PGIM LLC: PGIM Emerging Markets Quant Equity (+10.2% for the decade) - Driehaus Capital Management LLC: Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth (+10.5% for the decade) - Segall Bryant & Hamill: Emerging Markets (+11.7% for the decade) [1] - High Yield Universe includes: - T.Rowe Price: Credit Opportunities Strategy (+7.5% for the quarter) - Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.: Shenkman Capital Multi-Strategy (+7.5% for the decade) - Brandywine Global Investment Management: High Yield (+8.5% for the decade) [1] Zephyr's Offerings - Zephyr's PSN database includes over 2,800 firms, 285 universes, and more than 21,000 products, providing detailed asset breakdowns and compliance information [1] - The PSN Manager Advantage program enhances contributors' reach through promotional and market intelligence packages [1] - Zephyr has launched the "Inside SMAs" podcast to explore SMA strategies, market trends, and industry insights [1]