Our people, philosophy, process and performance are sewn together to create a special company that adheres to the highest standards of ethics and excellence.
- Independently owned since 1974.
- We are diligent stewards of our investors’ assets.
- Fenimore associates donate significant time and resources to the community.
- We are long-term value investors who buy high quality companies with very good growth potential at bargain prices.
- We visit every company we own at least annually and conduct original research.
- We invest for lasting value and four concrete criteria guide our investment decisions.
- Portfolio holdings are diverse, yet relatively concentrated.
- Tax efficiency – our average stock holding period of more than five years helps to reduce capital gains distributions.
- We believe preservation of capital is as important as growth of capital.
- We have a long-term record of achieving admirable returns with low turnover.
