Since 1984, AIM Energy Fund has focused on companies that can benefit from rising oil and gas demand and limited, dwindling supplies. The fund, through its conservative and disciplined approach, looks to invest in energy companies that can increase production while controlling costs. John Segner, who has run the portfolio since 1997, primarily focuses on oil and gas exploration, distribution and services companies.

Know your holdings and you will sleep better. The Quaker Capital Opportunities Fund holds concentrated positions in several diversified sectors. The research approach combines the macro economic analysis with the company research. Over the last five years the fund has stayed ahead of the market by investing in real-estate and energy sectors before others found value in these sectors.

John O’Hare, the manager of the Oppenheimer MidCap Fund, focuses on high quality companies with experienced management, strong financials and low debt. These are companies with the sustainable long-term advantages that make them leaders in their respective industries.