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

February 2026

Observations

January opened the year with equity markets extending the constructive tone that has defined much of the post-Liberation Day environment. Major indices finished solidly higher for the month, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.37%, and the Nasdaq rising 0.95%.

By: William “Billy” Little, Jr., CFA
February 4, 2026

Notes from the Trading Desk

U.S. equities rallied in January. The S&P 500 closed higher by 1.37%, posting its best month since October and ticking above 7,000 for the first time ever. The Nasdaq snapped a two-month losing streak, finishing the month higher by 0.95%, but was…

By: Jordan Watson, CFA, CMT
January 2026

The Tandem Report

Over the past few editions of The TANDEM Report, as well as within our other commentary pieces, we’ve spent a lot of time discussing the narrow focus of the S&P 500. This concern persisted throughout the fourth quarter as well.

By: Benjamin “Ben” Carew, CFA

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