Brandes Investment Partners LP

Brandes Investment Partners LP, founded in 1974 by Charles Brandes, is a private investment firm headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm specializes in value investing strategies, managing equity and fixed-income assets for institutional and individual clients worldwide. Brandes applies a research-driven, bottom-up, Graham and Dodd value investment philosophy consistently across several investment strategies. Over the years, the firm has achieved notable milestones, including managing over $52.9 billion in assets as of 2024. Brandes remains 100% employee-owned and has been recognized as one of Pensions & Investments’ 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management. The firm's investment approach focuses on long-term capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in a combination of equity securities and fixed-income securities. Brandes' portfolio includes investments in various industries such as financial services, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and energy, among others. The firm has a global investment focus, with geographical interests spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions. Brandes' investment strategies are designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio with potentially lower volatility than an all-equity portfolio. The firm's disciplined and repeatable fundamental value investing approach has been a key driver in helping clients pursue favorable long-term results. Brandes' commitment to value investing principles has remained steadfast over the decades, adapting to changing market conditions while maintaining a consistent investment philosophy.