Is SEI Investments a Good Long-Term Buy?
SEI Investments (NASDAQ: SEIC) is an odd duckling in that it is a financial software provider but is also an investment management shop. Most people have never heard of the company, but the $8-billion-market-cap stock is a household name in investment management circles. The company has steadily grown its revenue and earnings while delivering strong returns for its shareholders. Is SEI Investments still a buy today?
To understand why a company like SEI is in a favorable position as a business, it helps to put yourself in the shoes of a money manager. From client relationships to regulatory issues, money managers have a lot to tackle in addition to the money management function.
Then comes a company like SEI that can provide money managers with a full-service platform that helps them perform all the major operational responsibilities and saves the need to hire as many back-office staff. A platform like this is clearly a value add and allows money managers to focus on servicing their clients.
Source Fool.com
