August 11, 2008
Barron’s/Value Line Survey
“They're the Tops”
Daftary’s [Quaker Strategic Growth] fund has ranked among the top 25 in our survey for nine consecutive years.
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August 1, 2008
USA Today
“Measure Fund's Performance During Market Cycles”
It's much more useful to measure a [Quaker Strategic Growth] fund by how it has performed during market cycles. Ideally, you'd like a fund that fares better than its peers in both bull and bear markets.
December 29, 2007
Wall Street Journal
“Clever Strategies for a Rocky Year”
At times like these, the best strategy can be flexibility.
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August 13, 2007
Barron’s/Value Line Survey
“The New Masters”
[A] FUND MANAGER whose name should be familiar from years past is Manu Daftary, ranked first in the Aggressive Growth objective. Manager of Quaker Strategic Growth Fund, he's No. 9 over all this year, and has made it into the top 25 for eight consecutive surveys.
February 26, 2007
TheStreet.com
“Long Haul Investing”
[...] if you are confident that your fund managers are better than the average, then pay no attention to one quarter or even one year’s performance. Over short periods, the average investor may bid up some shares way beyond their real value and sell others for much less than they’re worth. During that period, your manager will "underperform." But over time, truth and value will win out.
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December, 2006
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
“10 Great Broker Sold Funds”
No one has ever accused Manu Daftary of trying to mimic the stock market. The captain of Quaker Strategic Growth is idiosyncratic and quick to seize an opportunity. He trades at a frenetic pace and invests in companies of any size. And he sells stocks short when he thinks the shares are overvalued."
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August 14, 2006
Barron’s/Value Line Survey
“Fund Managers Best in Class”
Still, it pays to listen to this manager who has ranked among the top 25 on our list for seven consecutive years. This year Quaker Strategic Growth is the only large-cap domestic fund in the top 20...
August 15, 2005
Barron’s/Value Line Survey
“Measuring the Masters: The Top 100”
Manu Daftary made the Barron’s/Value Line Top 100 Fund Managers List for the 5th straight year.
May 13, 2005
Investor’s Business Daily
“Quaker Funds Manager Goes Long and Short”
Simulates Hedge Fund...Manu Daftary to skirt worst of bear, get the best of the bull.
