Knowledge
Knowledge development and management are the heart of Areté's research effort and provide a key competitive advantage. Since technology has largely commoditized data and information, we focus instead on building these components into higher level understanding. Namely, we develop perspective by analyzing available information, viewing things through multiple perspectives, and synthesizing viewpoints. In essence, we connect the dots to establish a complete picture. Because we devote significant resources to this effort, we operate like an investment think tank. 

Fresh thinking
Further, the entire culture of Areté is built around ideas.  One way in which we try to differentiate ourselves is to apply fresh thinking to everything we do.  As an independent, emerging manager, we are not constrained by operational legacies or corporate politics.  Essentially, we apply the research and analytical skills we have developed in the business to the business.  We think about the best way to do things, we determine the best way to implement them, and then we do them, pure and simple.  As a result, many of our business practices and investment views will look different from what you see elsewhere.

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