General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> May 17, 2004
CHANDLER SPEARS joined Davis Advisors in November 2000, working directly
with Andrew Davis as a Research Analyst before becoming a Portfolio
Manager. He brings to the Fund the perspective and experience of working
previously in the real estate industry. He received his BBA from James
Madison University and his MS from the University of Virginia. Profile
ANDREW A. DAVIS joined Davis Advisors in 1993 and is a Portfolio
Manager. He has over 15 years of investment management experience.
Previously, he was employed at PaineWebber, Inc., as Vice President,
managing both its Convertible Security Research and Closed-End Bond Fund
Research departments. He is a graduate of Colby College. Profile
TWST: Can you give us an overview of Davis Selected Advisors and, morespecifically, the Davis Real Estate Fund?
Mr. Davis: Davis Selected Advisors (DSA) manages $50 billion for
individuals