Willing to be Different

Tandem is a portfolio management company headquartered in Charleston, SC that specializes in low volatility capital appreciation equity strategies.

Tandem has provided long-only U.S. equity strategies that are designed to outperform over a complete market cycle while delivering significantly less volatility of returns than the market.

Our Approach

Pivotal Moments in Tandem History

1990

Founded at Tandem Farm in Charlottesville, VA

1991

Launched Large Cap Core Strategy

1999

Opened first Charleston, SC office at the People’s Building on Broad Street

2007

Launched Equity Strategy

2007

Headquarters relocated to Charleston, SC

2010

Launched Mid Cap Core Strategy

2013

Entered into first sub-advisory relationship

2018

Surpassed $500 Million in AUM

2020

Surpassed $1 Billion in AUM

2021

Surpassed $2 Billion in AUM

2023

Surpassed $3 Billion in AUM

Most Recent Commentary

November 2025

Observations

October proved to be yet another strong month for U.S. equities, underscoring both the resilience and the fragility of market sentiment as we approach year-end. The S&P 500 advanced +2.27%, the Nasdaq Composite surged +4.70% and the Russell 2000 managed a +1.76%…

By: William “Billy” Little, Jr., CFA
November 4, 2025

Notes from the Trading Desk

A note of caution has crept into markets this week, even as major U.S. indices hover just below record highs. Stocks have retreated from recent highs amid growing concerns over lofty valuations and increasing scrutiny of the sustainability of the AI trade….

By: Jordan Watson, CFA, CMT
November 2025

The Tandem Report

The S&P 500 is supposed to be an index that tracks performance of the “500 leading companies” listed on U.S. exchanges. However, today it seemingly tracks performance of the 7 or 8 leading companies, maybe 10 if we are being generous.

By: Benjamin “Ben” Carew, CFA

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