General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> October 17, 2011

Real Estate Investment Strategies – Andrew A. Davis & Chandler Spears – Davis Advisors

Andrew A. Davis joined Davis Advisors in 1993. He has more than 21 years experience in investment management. He is a Portfolio Manager for the Davis Appreciation and Income Fund and the Davis Real Estate Fund. He was previously employed at PaineWebber, Inc., managing its convertible security research and closed-end bond fund research departments. Mr. Davis received his B.A. from Colby College.Chandler Spears joined Davis Advisors in 2000. He is a Portfolio Manager for the Davis Real Estate Fund. He brings to the Fund his perspective and experience from previously working in the real estate industry. Mr. Spears received his BBA from James Madison University and his M.S. from the University of Virginia. Profile
TWST: Before we talk about the Fund, please tell us about DSA, Davis Advisors.

Mr. Davis: We are an employee- and family-owned money management firm that has been in business since 1969. The Davis