portfolio management

At Allegiant, specialization is the key to our investment management philosophy. Our portfolio managers and research analysts work in independent teams. Each team focuses on a single sector or investment style. Their dedication and clear focus are reflected in the unwavering style purity of our funds.


D. Andrew Shipman, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Large Cap Value
  • Industry Experience: 15 years
  • B.A., Rhodes College
  • M.B.A., University of Memphis
Andrew joined the firm in 2005 as a portfolio manager on the Large Cap Value team. Previously, he held the position of Associate Partner/Portfolio Manager for Invesco’s Large Cap Core institutional product which totaled over $10 billion in assets. While at Invesco, Andrew served as a generalist, but focused primarily on value oriented securities. He has also held roles as an Equity Research Analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston and as a Vice President and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Morgan Keegan & Company. Andrew holds a B.A. from Rhodes College, an M.B.A. from the University of Memphis and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Edward A. Johnson, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Large Cap Value
  • Industry Experience: 11 years
  • B.A., Miami University
  • M.B.A., Case Western Reserve University
Ed is a portfolio manager and member of the firm's Large Cap Value team. He was formerly a founding member of Volaris Advisors, a derivatives advisory firm in New York, specializing in risk and volatility management that was acquired by Credit Suisse First Boston. Prior to Volaris, Ed worked for UBS AG in San Francisco, as well as Ernst & Young LLP and SAFECO Mutual Funds in Seattle. He has both investment and analytic experience. A CFA charterholder, Ed received a B.A. from Miami University and an M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University.

Quick Stats
as of 10/31/2008
Inception 7/1/1994
Ticker AEIIX
CUSIP 01748V742
Net Assets $355,717,627
Morningstar Style
Large Value
Daily Price as of 11/18/08
NAV POP Chg ($) Chg (%)
$10.12 $10.12 $0.10 0.99%
Risk/Reward Chart
Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here.