Fresno County Employees Retirement System Data as of April 30, 2008

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Fresno County Employees Retirement System Data as of April 30, 2008"

Transcription

1 Fresno County Employees Retirement System Data as of April 30, 2008 June 4, 2008 Peter A. Nori, CFA Executive Vice President Templeton Global Equities Thomas J. Dickson Senior Vice President Institutional Client Service

2 Table of Contents Portfolio Summary and Process Tab 1 Performance and Portfolio Attribution Tab 2 Geographic and Sector Allocation Tab 3 Holdings Tab 4 Appendix Tab 5 This presentation is intended only as a general overview of the International Equity mandate and is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It has been provided to the recipient for use in a private and confidential meeting to discuss an existing investment advisory relationship and may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. It is intended solely for the Client identified hereon. It is not meant for the general public. Information provided in this presentation is as of April 30, 2008, unless otherwise indicated.

3 Portfolio Summary Fresno County Employees Retirement System As of April 30, 2008 Fresno County Employees Retirement System (Gross of Fees) Portfolio Overview Investment Mandate International Equity Inception Date August 1, 1994 Lead Portfolio Manager Peter A. Nori Total Net Assets (USD) 243,435,528 Cash & Cash Equivalent 5.2% Number of Holdings 88 Market Capitalization (Weighted Average in Millions USD) Fresno County Employees Retirement System 65,562 Market Capitalization (Weighted Average in Millions USD) MSCI EAFE Index 57,813 Portfolio Performance (USD %) Fresno County Employees Retirement System (Net of Fees) MSCI EAFE Index 1Month YTD Year Years* Years* Years* Years* Years* Since Inception* *Average Annual Returns All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 3

4 Franklin Templeton Institutional Firm Overview Franklin Templeton Institutional offers a full range of institutional investment capabilities from six distinct investment management platforms. FRANKLIN INVESTMENTS Total Combined Assets Under Management (AUM): US$591.1 Billion 1 Franklin Global Advisers Templeton Franklin Templeton Real Estate Advisors Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Darby Mutual Series Established Focus Global, International, & U.S. Equity Global, International, & Emerging Markets Equity Global Real Estate Global & Regional Fixed Income Emerging Markets Private Equity & Mezzanine Finance Global & U.S. Equity; Distressed Debt Style Growth, Core Core Value Multi-Sector, Multi-Region Single Sector, Multi-Sector Multi-Sector Deep Value AUM 1 US$113.3 Billion US$199.6 Billion US$4.4 Billion US$154.9 Billion US$1.6 Billion US$76.2 Billion FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL Institutional AUM: US$173.8 Billion 1 Single Business Development, Relationship Management, and Consultant Relations Platform 1. Source: Franklin Templeton Investments, as of Assets under management (AUM) combine the institutional and non-institutional AUM of U.S. and non-u.s. investment management subsidiaries of the parent company, Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE: BEN], a global investment organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Institutional AUM is the combined institutional assets of Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC, and its affiliates. Figures for the assets under management above may not correspond precisely to the assets under management for the units of Franklin Templeton Investments as defined for purposes of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ). For GIPS purposes, Franklin Global Advisers and Franklin Templeton Fixed Income are both units of the firm Franklin. Numbers may not equal 100% due to rounding. Please note that the table above does not include Bissett Asset Management or Bissett s SMA business (combined AUM of US$18.6 billion as of ), Fiduciary Trust Company International (AUM of US$9.9 billion as of ), or Franklin Advisory Services LLC (AUM of US$12.4 billion as of ). The firms are wholly owned subsidiaries of Franklin Templeton Investments and offer solutions to Canadian (Bissett), high net-worth (Fiduciary), and U.S. value-oriented mutual fund (Franklin Advisory Services) investors. 2. Franklin Global Advisers, a unit of Franklin, combines the expertise of the Franklin Advisers, Inc., and Fiduciary Global Advisors (formerly Fiduciary Trust Company International) equity teams (with origins dating back to 1947 and 1931, respectively). 3. Franklin Templeton Real Estate Advisors originated in 1984 as the global real estate team of Fiduciary Trust Company International. 4. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, a unit of Franklin, combines the expertise of the Franklin Advisers, Inc., and Fiduciary Trust Company International fixed income teams (originating in 1971 and 1973, respectively). 4

5 Investment Philosophy VALUE We seek companies that we believe are trading at a discount to what our research indicates the company may be worth. PATIENCE Security prices can fluctuate more widely than underlying security values. In our opinion, market efficiencies should recognize and correct these security prices over time. BOTTOM-UP We identify value through rigorous fundamental analysis of a company s business to determine what we consider its economic worth based on projected future earnings, cash flow or asset value potential. 5

6 The Templeton Advantage A CLEAR PHILOSOPHY, CONSISTENTLY APPLIED Templeton s proven ability to consistently apply our philosophy for more than 60 years. A CULTURE DEFINED BY OUR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Global thinking, global research, and a global search for value are the basis of our culture, and are key to global investment decisions. RESEARCH BUILT TO UNCOVER THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES Within a framework of rigorous review and risk management, our approach to research maximizes the creativity and expertise of our research teams. SUPERIOR CLIENT SERVICE We deliver outstanding client service through a deep knowledge of our clients investment needs. 6

7 Templeton Global Presence Presence Vienna Buenos Aires Ft. Lauderdale Nassau Edinburgh Warsaw Frankfurt Rio de Janeiro Toronto Johannesburg Moscow Istanbul Dubai Hong Kong Shanghai Melbourne Mumbai Seoul Singapore Global Research Offices Emerging Markets Research Offices Templeton has 19 Global Equity and Emerging Markets research offices worldwide, providing on-the-ground, comprehensive research insights and contacts. As of

8 Templeton Global Equity Group CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Gary Motyl, CFA DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Norman Boersma, CFA DIRECTOR OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Cindy Sweeting, CFA NASSAU TORONTO FORT LAUDERDALE EDINBURGH SINGAPORE MELBOURNE HONG KONG FRANKFURT 4 PM/Analysts 2 Analysts 6 PM/Analysts 3 Analysts 7 PM/Analysts 3 Analysts 3 PM/Analysts 1 Analyst 1 PM/Analyst 1 PM/Analyst 1 Analyst 3 PM/Analysts 1 Analyst 1 PM/Analyst Average 15 years of industry experience Average 9 years of tenure with the firm 10 nationalities 9 languages As of

9 Integrated Global Research Platform Director of Research: Norman Boersma, CFA GLOBAL SECTOR TEAMS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY James Harper Eric Howe Matthew Nagle Peter Nori Katherine Owen Craig Watson Peter Wilmshurst Maarten Bloemen Martin Cobb Neil Devlin Tony Docal Tina Sadler David Tuttle Craig Watson Small Cap Technology Computers & Peripherals EMS/Component Manufacturers Semiconductor Equipment & Products Consumer Electronics/ Household Durables Internet Software & Services Software IT Consulting Office Electronics MATERIALS Metals & Mining Energy E&P Alternative Energy Integrated Oil & Refiners Energy Equipment & Services Small Cap Cyclicals Chemicals Building & Construction Small Cap Energy Paper & Forest Products Herbert Arnett Alan Chua Tony Docal Harlan Hodes Peter Moeschter Lisa Myers Matthew Nagle Katherine Owen Craig Watson Mathias Strohfeldt Joanne Wong Guang Yang CONSUMER Small Cap Media Automobile Components Automobiles Leisure Equipment & Products Small Cap & Asian Consumer Goods Beverages/Food Products Household/Personal Products Textiles & Apparel Food & Drug Retail Hardline/Softline Retail Cable/Satellite Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Publishing/Advertising Broadcasting Internet Software/Services UTILITIES North & South American Gas/Electric/Water Utilities Asian Gas/Electric/Water Utilities European Gas/Electric/ Water Utilities Alan Chua Tian Qiu Tina Sadler Tucker Scott Heather Waddell Uwe Zoellner Mohan Kandiah Peter Nori Katherine Owen Tian Qiu INDUSTRIALS Machinery Airlines/Air Freight & Couriers Marine/Shipping Road & Rail/Transportation Infrastructure Construction & Engineering Commercial Services & Supplies Trading Company & Distributors Small Cap Capital Goods Small Cap Cyclicals Aerospace & Defense Electrical Equipment Industrial Conglomerates HEALTH CARE Biotechnology Generic Manufacturers Pharmaceuticals Providers & Services Medical Technology, Equipment & Supplies Small Cap Health Care Dylan Ball Neil Devlin Harlan Hodes Eric Howe Brad Radin Simon Rudolph Mathias Strohfeldt James Harper Matthew Nagle Tina Sadler Peter Wilmshurst Joanne Wong FINANCIALS Global Property & Casualty Multiline Re-Insurers Insurance Brokers North American Banks South American Banks Small Cap Financial Services North American Thrift/Mortgage Australian & Asian Banks Real Estate Diversified Financials Capital Markets European Banks TELECOM SERVICES North & South American Fixed Line & Wireless Telecom Cable/Satellite Wireless Telecom Latin American & Small Cap Telecom Fixed Line Telecom Telecom Equipment Research Technology Group As of Note: Sector team leaders in boldface. Global Research Library Junior Research Analysts ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Portfolio Analysis & Investment Risk Group Global Trading Platform Emerging Markets Group Institutional Product Management 9

10 Building the Templeton Portfolio 'S BOTTOM-UP STOCK SELECTION PROCESS Portfolio Monitoring and Risk Management Bottom-Up Portfolio Construction Research Team Evaluation In-Depth Fundamental Analysis Identify Potential Bargains Ongoing valuation analysis Disciplined sell methodology Weekly peer review and risk analytics Investment guidelines Industry and sector framework Build and diversify portfolio Long-term approach: 20% historical turnover 1 Presentation of investment thesis Investment debate and critique Director of Research approval Five-year financial forecasts Management/supplier/competitive evaluation Recommendation of Bargain List candidates Experienced analysts Focus on global industry sectors Quantitative and qualitative assessment 1. Historical turnover is based on Templeton s experience as a Firm, over a five-year period ended March 31, The turnover is a byproduct of Templeton s long-term approach to managing portfolios, but various factors, such as a portfolio s specific investment guidelines and market or economic conditions may cause actual portfolio turnover to vary. For more information regarding an individual strategy s historical turnover ratio please contact your Institutional marketing representative at

11 Historical Performance Fresno County Employees Retirement System As of April 30, 2008 Total Returns (USD %) Inception Date 1Mth YTD 1Yr 2Yrs* 3Yrs* 5Yrs* 7Yrs* 10 Yrs* Fresno County Employees Retirement System Gross of Fees Fresno County Employees Retirement System Net of Fees MSCI EAFE Index Since Incept* *Average Annual Returns (USD) All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 11

12 Portfolio Attribution: by Sector and Country Fresno County Employees Retirement System vs. MSCI EAFE Index May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008 Contributors/Detractors by Sector Contributors/Detractors by Country Telecommunication Services 1.5 Spain 0.9 Financials 1.4 Japan 0.9 Utilities 0.7 Denmark 0.7 Information Technology 0.3 Singapore 0.4 Energy 0.1 Switzerland 0.4 Industrials 0.0 Australia -0.4 Consumer Staples -0.2 France -0.4 Health Care -0.8 Finland -0.7 Materials -2.1 Germany -1.4 Consumer Discretionary -2.6 United Kingdom Total Effect (%) Total Effect (%) Total Effect represents the opportunity cost of investment decisions in a group relative to the overall benchmark. Index statistics calculated by FactSet Research Systems, Inc. Profile data is calculated as a percentage of equity. All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 12

13 Index Sector Returns May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008 MSCI EAFE Index % Returns (USD) Financials Industrials Materials Consumer Discretionary Energy Consumer Staples Health Care Utilities Telecommunication Services Information Technology Market Cap (Billions) % Return in USD Price to Earnings Price to Book Price to Cash Earnings Yield MSCI EAFE 13, Financials 3, Banks 1, Diversified Financials Insurance Real Estate Industrials 1, Capital Goods 1, Commercial Services & Supplies Transportation Materials 1, Materials 1, Consumer Discretionary 1, Automobiles & Components Consumer Durables & Apparel Consumer Services Media Retailing Energy 1, Energy 1, Consumer Staples 1, Food & Staples Retailing Food Beverage & Tobacco Household & Personal Products Health Care Health Care Equipment & Services Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Utilities Utilities Telecommunication Services Telecommunication Services Information Technology Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Software & Services Technology Hardware & Equipment All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 13

14 Portfolio Composition: Sector Allocation Fresno County Employees Retirement System vs. MSCI EAFE Index As of April 30, 2008 Financials Consumer Discretionary Industrials Telecommunication Services Energy Health Care Information Technology Consumer Staples Utilities Materials Weightings as percent of equity Fresno County Employees Retirement System MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio % Index % Over/ Under Financials Banks Insurance Diversified Financials Real Estate Consumer Discretionary Media Automobiles & Components Consumer Services Consumer Durables & Apparel Retailing Industrials Capital Goods Commercial Services & Supplies Transportation Telecommunication Services Telecommunication Services Energy Energy Health Care Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences Health Care Equipment & Services Information Technology Technology Hardware & Equipment Software & Services Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Consumer Staples Food Beverage & Tobacco Food & Staples Retailing Household & Personal Products Utilities Utilities Materials Materials All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 14

15 Index Market Returns May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008 MSCI EAFE Index % Returns (USD) Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Australia Hong Kong Japan New Zealand Singapore Market % Return in % Change Price to Cap % Return Local in Ex. Rate Price to Price to Cash (Billions) in USD Currency (USD) Earnings Book Earnings Yield EAFE 13, Europe 9, Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France 1, Germany 1, Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom 2, Pacific 4, Australia Hong Kong Japan 2, New Zealand Singapore All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 15

16 Portfolio Composition: Geographic Allocation Fresno County Employees Retirement System vs. MSCI EAFE Index As of April 30, 2008 Europe Asia North America Portfolio % Index % Over/ Under Europe United Kingdom France Germany Switzerland Netherlands Spain Italy Sweden Norway Finland Denmark Austria Belgium Other Asia Japan Singapore Hong Kong North America Bermuda Australia/NZL Australia New Zealand Australia/NZL Fresno County Employees Retirement System MSCI EAFE Index Weightings as percent of equity. All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 16

17 Top Ten Equity Holdings Fresno County Employees Retirement System As of April 30, 2008 Name of Security Country Industry Percent of Total 1. TELEFONICA SA Spain Telecommunication Services TELENOR ASA Norway Telecommunication Services TOTAL SA France Energy VODAFONE GROUP PLC United Kingdom Telecommunication Services FRANCE TELECOM SA France Telecommunication Services SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore Telecommunication Services NESTLE SA Switzerland Food Beverage & Tobacco E.ON AG Germany Utilities ROYAL DUTCH SHELL United Kingdom Energy ING GROEP NV Netherlands Diversified Financials 1.8 Total 19.4 Holdings of the same issuer have been combined. 17

18 Fundamental Portfolio Characteristics Fresno County Employees Retirement System vs. MSCI EAFE Index As of April 30, 2008 Price to Earnings Portfolio Benchmark Weighted Average 11.6x 13.1x Median 12.4x 14.4x Percentage Covered 93.1% 99.8% PricetoCashFlow Portfolio Benchmark Weighted Average 6.4x 8.4x Median 8.3x 9.1x Percentage Covered 94.2% 87.1% PricetoBookValue Portfolio Benchmark Weighted Average 1.8x 1.9x Median 1.7x 1.8x Percentage Covered 99.0% 99.9% Dividend Yield Portfolio Benchmark Weighted Average 3.5% 3.2% Median 3.1% 2.3% Percentage Covered 99.0% 100.0% Market Capitalization (Millions USD) Portfolio Benchmark Weighted Average 65,562 57,813 Median 30,687 5,742 Max 249, ,339 Min Percentage Covered 99.0% 100.0% Source: FactSet. For the portfolio, the Price to Earnings, Price to Cash Flow, and Price to Book Value calculations for the weighted average use harmonic means. Values less than 0.01 (i.e., negative values) are excluded and values in excess of 200x are capped at 200x. Yields above 100% are also excluded. For the benchmark, no limits are applied to these ratios in keeping with the benchmark s calculation methodology. Market capitalization statistics are indicated in the base currency for the portfolio presented. Due to data limitations all equity holdings are assumed to be the primary equity issue (usually the ordinary or common shares) of each security s issuing company. This methodology may cause small differences between the portfolio s reported characteristics and the portfolio s actual characteristics. In practice, Franklin Templeton s portfolio managers invest in the class or type of security which they believe is most appropriate at the time of purchase. The market capitalization figures for both the portfolio and the benchmark are the security level, not aggregated up to the main issuer. The dividend yield quoted here should not be used as an indication of the income to be received from this portfolio. All MSCI data is provided as is. The portfolio described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the portfolio described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. 18

19 Management Profile PETER A. NORI, CFA Executive Vice President Portfolio Manager/Research Analyst Templeton Global Equities Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Peter A. Nori, executive vice president, has research responsibility for the Global Semiconductor and the Global Pharmaceutical industries. In addition, Mr. Nori manages several institutional portfolios as well as the FTVIPT Templeton Foreign Securities Fund and FTVIPT Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund. Mr. Nori joined Franklin in 1987 as a shareholder services representative and entered the management training program in In March 1990, he joined the research department as an equity analyst and co-portfolio manager of the Franklin Convertible Securities Fund. After joining Templeton s global equity research team in 1994, Mr. Nori s initial responsibilities involved researching small capitalization securities on a global basis. Mr. Nori earned a B.S. in finance and an M.B.A., with an emphasis in finance, from the University of San Francisco. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute. 19

20 Management Profile THOMAS J. DICKSON Senior Vice President Client Service Franklin Templeton Institutional San Mateo, California, United States Thomas J. Dickson, senior vice president, is a relationship manager in the Client Service group and is responsible for a number of separate account and institutional fund client relationships. Mr. Dickson started his career at Franklin Templeton in the San Mateo management training program in In 1994, he moved to Templeton s Fort Lauderdale office where he took on the role of portfolio manager and research analyst. Mr. Dickson earned a B.S. in managerial economics from the University of California, Davis, and an M.B.A. with emphasis in international business from the University of Miami. Mr. Dickson holds NASD Series 6, 7, and 63 licenses. 20

GICS system sectors and industries

GICS system sectors and industries GICS system sectors and industries In studying the share markets any where around the world, it can be useful to compare companies that are somewhat similar in what they do. That is, for example, to compare

More information

IOOF QuantPlus. International Equities Portfolio NZD. Quarterly update

IOOF QuantPlus. International Equities Portfolio NZD. Quarterly update IOOF QuantPlus NZD Quarterly update For the period ended 31 March 2016 Contents Overview 2 Portfolio at glance 3 Performance 4 Asset allocation 6 Overview At IOOF, we have been helping Australians secure

More information

ishares MSCI ACWI ex US Consumer Discretionary Sector Index Fund ishares MSCI ACWI ex US Energy Sector Index Fund

ishares MSCI ACWI ex US Consumer Discretionary Sector Index Fund ishares MSCI ACWI ex US Energy Sector Index Fund Date: July 19, 2010 BZX Information Circular 10-075 Re: ishares MSCI ACWI ex US Sector Index Funds ETFs (Nine Funds) Pursuant to Rule 14.1(c)(2) of the Rules of BATS Exchange, Inc. ( BATS or the Exchange

More information

Universe Index Transition for Dow Jones Titans Indices

Universe Index Transition for Dow Jones Titans Indices Universe Transition for Dow Jones Titans Indices S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) is conducting a consultation with members of the investment community. S&P DJI is currently reviewing the universe indices

More information

AMG Funds AMG Renaissance International Equity Fund (RIELX)

AMG Funds AMG Renaissance International Equity Fund (RIELX) AMG Funds AMG Renaissance International Equity Fund (RIELX) September 2015 An AMG Affiliate AMG Funds Overview w w w AMG Funds provides access to premier boutique asset managers through a unique partnership

More information

FTSE All-World ex Fossil Fuels Index Series

FTSE All-World ex Fossil Fuels Index Series FTSE FACTSHEET FTSE All-World ex Fossil Fuels Index Series Data as at: 31 August 2015 bmktitle1 Market participants are increasingly looking to manage carbon exposure in their investments, and reduce write-off

More information

Three new stock ETFs for greater global diversification

Three new stock ETFs for greater global diversification Three new stock ETFs for greater global diversification Canadian stocks account for less than 4% of publicly traded companies global market value. Investors in Canada, however, allocate 59% of their stock

More information

Rules-Based Investing

Rules-Based Investing Rules-Based Investing Disciplined Approaches to Providing Income and Capital Appreciation Potential Focused Dividend Strategy International Dividend Strategic Value Portfolio (A: FDSAX) Strategy Fund (A:

More information

CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR

CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR June 12, 2014 ETF-014-053 CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR RE: ishares TRUST ETFS TO BEGIN TRADING ON CHX Pursuant to Information Circular MR 08-16, the Chicago

More information

International Securities Trading now you can invest across the world

International Securities Trading now you can invest across the world International Securities Trading now you can invest across the world INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES TRADING iii CONTENTS Welcome 2 Trade international securities with CommSec and Pershing 2 International trading

More information

INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES TRADING NOW YOU CAN INVEST ACROSS THE WORLD

INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES TRADING NOW YOU CAN INVEST ACROSS THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES TRADING NOW YOU CAN INVEST ACROSS THE WORLD YOU ARE WHAT YOU DO INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES TRADING III CONTENTS CONTENTS Welcome Welcome 1 2 Trade international securities with

More information

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Supplement to the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated February 26, 2015 New Target Index Effective as of the start of business on November 2, 2015, Vanguard

More information

CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR. RE: ishares CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI ETFS TO BEGIN TRADING ON CHX

CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR. RE: ishares CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI ETFS TO BEGIN TRADING ON CHX July 2, 2015 ETF-015-073 CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR RE: ishares CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI ETFS TO BEGIN TRADING ON CHX Pursuant to Information Circular MR

More information

Dividend Yield (%) Component Weight (%) Mean Median Largest Smallest Largest Smallest 5.56 4.97 18.41 0.00 2.32 0.59

Dividend Yield (%) Component Weight (%) Mean Median Largest Smallest Largest Smallest 5.56 4.97 18.41 0.00 2.32 0.59 Stated Objective To represent the stock performance of 100 leading dividend-paying companies worldwide. Key Features Is derived from the developed-market portion of the Dow Jones Global Index. Stocks are

More information

Pax MSCI International ESG Index Fund:

Pax MSCI International ESG Index Fund: Pax MSCI International ESG Index Fund: ESG Factors Drive Stronger Returns with Lower Risk Over Its First 4 Years In January 2011, Pax World was an early mover in launching a strategy designed to provide

More information

JPMorgan Funds statistics report: High Yield Fund

JPMorgan Funds statistics report: High Yield Fund NOT FDIC INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE JPMorgan s statistics report: High Yield Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. jpmorganfunds.com Table of contents PERFORMANCE DURATION Performance

More information

HSBC World Selection Funds April 30, 2016. Monthly Factsheets Class A and C Shares. Investment products: ARE NOT A BANK ARE NOT DEPOSIT OR

HSBC World Selection Funds April 30, 2016. Monthly Factsheets Class A and C Shares. Investment products: ARE NOT A BANK ARE NOT DEPOSIT OR HSBC World Selection Funds April 30, 2016 Monthly Factsheets Class A and C Shares Aggressive Strategy Fund Balanced Strategy Fund Moderate Strategy Fund Conservative Strategy Fund Income Strategy Fund

More information

REFINE YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

REFINE YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES seic.com REFINE YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES with Managed Volatility Funds SEI s Suite of Managed Volatility Funds Proven to Deliver SEI introduced what we believe was the first managed volatility fund of

More information

SECTOR SUB-SECTOR BRANCH SUB-BRANCH

SECTOR SUB-SECTOR BRANCH SUB-BRANCH 01000 Energy 01100 Energy 01110 Energy & 01000 01100 01110 01112 01000 01100 01120 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 01000 01100 01120 01122 01111 Oil & Gas Drilling Oil & Gas & 01121 Integrated Oil & Gas Oil

More information

OCTOBER 2010. Russell-Parametric Cross-Sectional Volatility (CrossVol ) Indexes Construction and Methodology

OCTOBER 2010. Russell-Parametric Cross-Sectional Volatility (CrossVol ) Indexes Construction and Methodology OCTOBER 2010 Russell-Parametric Cross-Sectional Volatility (CrossVol ) Indexes Construction and Methodology SEPTEMBER 2010 Russell-Parametric Cross-Sectional Volatility (CrossVol) Indexes Construction

More information

Fact Sheet. Dow Jones Sustainability TM World Enlarged Index ex Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, Armaments & Firearms and Adult Entertainment

Fact Sheet. Dow Jones Sustainability TM World Enlarged Index ex Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, Armaments & Firearms and Adult Entertainment Dow Jones Sustainability TM World Enlarged Index ex Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, Armaments & Firearms and Adult Stated Objective The Dow Jones Sustainability TM World Enlarged Index ex Alcohol, Tobacco,

More information

Delaware Investments Global Real Estate Securities. Citywire Wealth Management Forum. Presented by:

Delaware Investments Global Real Estate Securities. Citywire Wealth Management Forum. Presented by: Delaware Investments Global Real Estate Securities Citywire Wealth Management Forum Presented by: Bob Zenouzi Senior Vice President Senior Portfolio Manager July 1, 2009 Delaware Investments is the marketing

More information

Evaluating Managers on an After-Tax Basis

Evaluating Managers on an After-Tax Basis Evaluating Managers on an After-Tax Basis Brian La Bore Senior Manager Research Analyst Head of Traditional Research Greycourt & Co., Inc. March 25 th, 2009 Is Your Alpha Big Enough to Cover Its Taxes?

More information

How Hedging Can Substantially Reduce Foreign Stock Currency Risk

How Hedging Can Substantially Reduce Foreign Stock Currency Risk Possible losses from changes in currency exchange rates are a risk of investing unhedged in foreign stocks. While a stock may perform well on the London Stock Exchange, if the British pound declines against

More information

Templeton Institutional Funds

Templeton Institutional Funds Prospectus May 1, 2016 Templeton Institutional Funds The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any

More information

A Global Rating Agency >

A Global Rating Agency > A Global Rating Agency > Who We Are > Fitch Ratings is committed to providing the world s credit markets with reliable, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and

More information

FUTURE SCHOLAR 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN

FUTURE SCHOLAR 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN FUTURE SCHOLAR 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL ADVISOR PROGRAM, NOVEMBER 2014 The Future Scholar 529 Plan Individuals with questions concerning the Future Scholar 529 Plan (the Program

More information

Valuation: S&P 500 Sectors & Industries Forward P/Es

Valuation: S&P 500 Sectors & Industries Forward P/Es Valuation: S&P Sectors & Industries Forward P/Es February, 16 Dr. Edward Yardeni 16-972-7683 eyardeni@ Joe Abbott 732-497-6 jabbott@ Mali Quintana 48-664-1333 aquintana@ Please visit our sites at www.

More information

Maps of Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) to proposed GRI Business Activity Groups

Maps of Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) to proposed GRI Business Activity Groups Additional information about the project can be found at https://www.globalreporting.org/reporting/sector-guidance/topics-research/pages/default.aspx Maps of Global Industry Classification Standard ()

More information

Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II (BAAF II) Advisor Class III Shares

Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II (BAAF II) Advisor Class III Shares Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II (BAAF II) Advisor Class III Shares Blackstone For Accredited Investors Only As of November 30th, 2015 Investment approach Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II ( BAAF

More information

How To Understand Gics

How To Understand Gics September 2008 GLOBAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD METHODOLOGY Table of Contents Introduction 3 Highlights 3 GICS Classification Methodology 4 About GICS 4 GICS Structure 4 GICS Compliant Indices 5

More information

Franklin Templeton Investment Funds

Franklin Templeton Investment Funds Franklin Templeton Investment Funds Online ID Name CRNCY Description L4058R498 FRANK EUROPEAN GRWTH A ACC EUR The Fund's objective is long term capital appreciation. The Fund invests at least two thirds

More information

Dimensional Fund Advisors

Dimensional Fund Advisors Dimensional Fund Advisors Putting Financial Science to Work for You Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consider the investment

More information

Fund Name Positions Here

Fund Name Positions Here Fund Name Positions Here U.S. Real Estate Securities At A Glance Inception: December 2008 Benchmark: MSCI U.S. REIT Philosophy We believe top-down analysis of economic property sectors combined with bottom-up

More information

WisdomTree Global Equity Income Fund (DEW) Summary. Description. Historical prices (1 year) DIAMONDS* RATINGS* ETFG RISK RATING 4.

WisdomTree Global Equity Income Fund (DEW) Summary. Description. Historical prices (1 year) DIAMONDS* RATINGS* ETFG RISK RATING 4. WisdomTree Global Equity Income Fund (DEW) Tearsheet as of 11:54 am, April 28, 2014. Summary RATINGS* DIAMONDS* ETFG RISK RATING 4.89 ETFG REWARD RATING 5.13 Description WisdomTree Global Equity Income

More information

PROTECTING YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH BONDS

PROTECTING YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH BONDS Your Global Investment Authority PROTECTING YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH BONDS Bond strategies for an evolving market Market uncertainty has left many investors wondering how to protect their portfolios during

More information

Standard Deviation 18.16 % 14.67 %

Standard Deviation 18.16 % 14.67 % BLACKROCK.COM/GLSE GLOBAL LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND With the world full of uncertainty, investors have shied away from equity markets, sacrificing long-term growth potential. Today, investors need an investment

More information

* Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc. (except GULF, DXPS, DXJS, DXGE, DXKW, EMCG, CXSE and DGRE are listed on NASDAQ).

* Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc. (except GULF, DXPS, DXJS, DXGE, DXKW, EMCG, CXSE and DGRE are listed on NASDAQ). PROSPECTUS International Equity ETFs August 1, 2015 as revised November 12, 2015 WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree International Equity ETFs* Developed World ex-u.s. International Equity Fund (DWM) (formerly,

More information

Where to Find Value Today Investing the Templeton Way

Where to Find Value Today Investing the Templeton Way Where to Find Value Today Investing the Templeton Way 6 November, 2013 Alan Chua, CFA Executive Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Templeton Global Equity Group 1 Table of Contents Templeton: Worldwide

More information

Technical Note: Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS) CDP info@cdp.net +44 (0) 20 7970 5660 www.cdp.net

Technical Note: Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS) CDP info@cdp.net +44 (0) 20 7970 5660 www.cdp.net Technical Note: Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS) CDP info@cdp.net +44 (0) 20 7970 5660 www.cdp.net 1 The Global Industry Classification Standard structure consists of 10 sectors, 24 industry

More information

Brown Advisory WMC Strategic European Equity Fund Class/Ticker: Institutional Shares / BAFHX Investor Shares / BIAHX Advisor Shares / BAHAX

Brown Advisory WMC Strategic European Equity Fund Class/Ticker: Institutional Shares / BAFHX Investor Shares / BIAHX Advisor Shares / BAHAX Summary Prospectus October 30, 2015 Brown Advisory WMC Strategic European Equity Fund Class/Ticker: Institutional Shares / BAFHX Investor Shares / BIAHX Advisor Shares / BAHAX Before you invest, you may

More information

Charitable and Community Investor Fund

Charitable and Community Investor Fund Charitable and Community Investor Fund Specialist investment manager information Effective from 1 March 2014 The Charitable and Community Investor Fund invests in the single asset class funds to gain exposure

More information

Investment Management Of Virginia - A Tutorial

Investment Management Of Virginia - A Tutorial International Portfolio 3 rd Quarter, 2015 Table of Contents Company Overview 3 History and Organization 4 Portfolio Managers 5 Portfolio Description 6 Benchmark and Universe 7 Portfolio Objectives 8 Investment

More information

FTSE Global Small Cap Index

FTSE Global Small Cap Index FTSE FACTSHEET FTSE Global Small Cap Index bmktitle1 The FTSE Global Small Cap Index is derived from FTSE's flagship Global Equity Series universe, which comprises around 7,000 securities worldwide, giving

More information

SEI Japan Equity Fund As at 30th June, 2009

SEI Japan Equity Fund As at 30th June, 2009 Benchmark TOPIX Base Currency JPY Currencies Available EUR, GBP Fund Complex SEI Global Assets Fund PLC SEI Japan Equity Fund As at 30th June, 2009 SEI MANAGER OF MANAGERS PHILOSOPHY SEI employs a sophisticated

More information

Global Real Estate Outlook

Global Real Estate Outlook Global Real Estate Outlook August 2014 The Hierarchy of Economic Performance, 2014-2015 China Indonesia India Poland South Korea Turkey Australia Mexico United Kingdom Sweden United States Canada South

More information

Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS )

Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS ) August 2006 Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS ) Table of Contents Introduction... 1 GICS Classification Methodology... 2 GICS Usage... 4 GICS Maintenance... 6 Changes to the GICS Structure...

More information

Traditionally, venturing outside the United States has involved two investments:

Traditionally, venturing outside the United States has involved two investments: WisdomTree ETFs INTERNATIONAL HEDGED EQUITY FUND HDWM Approximately 50% of the world s equity opportunity set is outside of the United States, 1 and the majority of that is in developed international stocks,

More information

Deutsche Global Infrastructure Fund (TOLLX)

Deutsche Global Infrastructure Fund (TOLLX) Global Infrastructure Fund (TOLLX) A step beyond MLPs Important risk information Any fund that concentrates in a particular segment of the market will generally be more volatile than a fund that invests

More information

Thomson Reuters Business Classification

Thomson Reuters Business Classification Classification Structure 2012 Economic Sector: 50 Energy 5010 Energy - Fossil Fuels 501010 Coal 50101010 Coal 501020 Oil & Gas 50102010 Integrated Oil & Gas 50102020 Oil & Gas Exploration and Production

More information

METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT RETIREMENT FUND Request for Proposal/Search for Investment Advisor International Equity

METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT RETIREMENT FUND Request for Proposal/Search for Investment Advisor International Equity METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT RETIREMENT FUND Request for Proposal/Search for Investment Advisor International Equity Introduction The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Retirement Fund

More information

SUMMARY PROSPECTUS. BlackRock Funds SM. Service Shares BlackRock Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio Service: BSTSX JANUARY 28, 2016

SUMMARY PROSPECTUS. BlackRock Funds SM. Service Shares BlackRock Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio Service: BSTSX JANUARY 28, 2016 JANUARY 28, 2016 SUMMARY PROSPECTUS BlackRock Funds SM Service Shares BlackRock Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio Service: BSTSX Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund s prospectus,

More information

2012 Important Information for Corporate Shareholders

2012 Important Information for Corporate Shareholders IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION Updated 4/30/2013. Affected funds: Fidelity Four-in-One Index Fund, Fidelity Global Equity Income Fund, and Fidelity Global Strategies Fund. We have circled all revised percentages.

More information

Your gateway to a world of investments

Your gateway to a world of investments World Selection Portfolio Your gateway to a world of investments Access to local and global investment managers The World Selection Portfolio service leverages the expert capabilities and guidance of portfolio

More information

Westpac Active Series

Westpac Active Series Westpac Active Series Other Material Information Underlying Investment Managers 23 May 2016 Specialist funds and underlying investment managers Investments may be held directly or via investment in other

More information

WTAS Valuation Services Group

WTAS Valuation Services Group WTAS Valuation Services Group Information & Overview March 2014 Presented to 1 Table of Contents I. WTAS Valuation Services Overview II. WTAS Overview III. Services Offering IV. Approach V. Professionals

More information

International & Global Equity Portfolio Management

International & Global Equity Portfolio Management Near Term Focus International & Global Equity Portfolio Management Near Term Focus GRATRY & COMPANY, LLC 320 Tower East 20600 Chagrin Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44122 216-283-8423 www.gratry.com Firm Profile

More information

WHV Investment Management 301 Battery Street #400 San Francisco, California 94111

WHV Investment Management 301 Battery Street #400 San Francisco, California 94111 Investment Management 301 Battery Street #400 San Francisco, California 94111 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Investment Management's () international core equity strategy seeks to create an international equity portfolio

More information

Premium Investment Funds Investment Managers current as at 20 November 2015

Premium Investment Funds Investment Managers current as at 20 November 2015 Premium Investment Funds Investment Managers current as at 20 November 2015 The Premium Investment Funds are funds offered within the BT Private Selection unit trust (the Unit Trust ) by BT Funds Management

More information

RATINGS* Vanguard Russell 1000 is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks to track the performance of the Russell 1000 Index.

RATINGS* Vanguard Russell 1000 is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks to track the performance of the Russell 1000 Index. Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund (VONE) Tearsheet as of 7:57 pm, May 02, 2014. Summary RATINGS* DIAMONDS* ETFG RISK RATING 2.65 ETFG REWARD RATING 4.09 Description Vanguard Russell 1000 is an exchange-traded

More information

How To Invest In Real Estate

How To Invest In Real Estate Fund Name Positions Here Global Real Estate Securities At a Glance Inception: June 2011 Benchmark: FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Philosophy We believe top-down analysis of geographic regions and

More information

Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme Investment Managers current as at 23 March 2016

Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme Investment Managers current as at 23 March 2016 Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme Investment Managers current as at 23 March 2016 BT Funds Management (NZ) Limited ( BT ) is responsible for the overall investment management of the Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme. Exposure

More information

Profit Margins. Yardeni Research, Inc. April 3, 2012. Dr. Edward Yardeni. Mali Quintana. thinking outside the box. 516-972-7683 eyardeni@yardeni.

Profit Margins. Yardeni Research, Inc. April 3, 2012. Dr. Edward Yardeni. Mali Quintana. thinking outside the box. 516-972-7683 eyardeni@yardeni. Profit Margins April, 1 Dr. Edward Yardeni 1-- eyardeni@ Mali Quintana --1 aquintana@ Please visit our sites at www. blog. thinking outside the box Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Pricing & Unit Labor

More information

International Equity Investment Options for 401(k) Plans

International Equity Investment Options for 401(k) Plans International Equity Investment Options for 401(k) Plans Considerations for Plan Sponsors Authored by: Adam D. Brown, T. Rowe Price Defined Contribution Investment Specialist Executive Summary T. Rowe

More information

EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS ASIA INVESTOR BEHAVIOUR STUDY 2015 INDONESIA. October 2015. eastspring.co.id

EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS ASIA INVESTOR BEHAVIOUR STUDY 2015 INDONESIA. October 2015. eastspring.co.id EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS ASIA INVESTOR BEHAVIOUR STUDY 2015 INDONESIA October 2015 eastspring.co.id 2 Asia Investor Behaviour Study 2015 - Indonesia Asia Investor Behaviour Study 2015 - Indonesia CONTENTS

More information

ishares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) Summary Description Historical prices (1 year) DIAMONDS* RATINGS* ETFG RISK RATING 3.99

ishares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) Summary Description Historical prices (1 year) DIAMONDS* RATINGS* ETFG RISK RATING 3.99 ishares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) Tearsheet as of 7:42 pm, April 26, 2014. Summary RATINGS* DIAMONDS* ETFG RISK RATING 3.99 ETFG REWARD RATING 3.46 Description ishares MSCI Europe Financials ETF

More information

FTSE Global Bond Index Series

FTSE Global Bond Index Series FTSE Global Bond Index Series FTSE GLOBAL BOND INDEX SERIES The FTSE Global Bond Index Series is a series of fixed income indices covering the principal government bond markets and selected corporate markets.

More information

Insurance Asset Management

Insurance Asset Management For Financial Intermediaries, Institutional and Consultant use only. Not for redistribution under any circumstances. Schroders Insurance Asset Management Managing insurance client portfolios Our philosophy

More information

Private Equity: A Practitioner s Perspective. Edward J. Mathias

Private Equity: A Practitioner s Perspective. Edward J. Mathias Private Equity: A Practitioner s Perspective Edward J. Mathias Private Equity A Practitioner s Perspective The Carlyle Group Overview The Fundamental Case Investor Activity Private Equity Investment Criteria

More information

The case for U.S. mid-cap investing and, more specifically, value

The case for U.S. mid-cap investing and, more specifically, value U.S. Equity U.S. equities white paper September 2015 The case for U.S. mid-cap investing and, more specifically, value Despite a long-term and compelling track record of outperformance, mid-cap stocks

More information

db x-trackers MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index UCITS ETF (DR) Supplement to the Prospectus

db x-trackers MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index UCITS ETF (DR) Supplement to the Prospectus db x-trackers MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index UCITS ETF (DR) Supplement to the Prospectus This Supplement contains information in relation to db x-trackers MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index UCITS

More information

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY INVESTMENT OPTIONS

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY INVESTMENT OPTIONS JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY INVESTMENT OPTIONS P E R F O R M A N C E U P D A T E AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009 UNDERSTANDING INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE As you review this update, please remember that the performance

More information

Stock Market Briefing: S&P 500 Profit Margins, Sectors & Industries

Stock Market Briefing: S&P 500 Profit Margins, Sectors & Industries Stock Market Briefing: S&P Profit Margins, Sectors & Industries February, 1 Dr. Edward Yardeni 1-- eyardeni@ Joe Abbott -- jabbott@ Please visit our sites at www. blog. thinking outside the box Table Of

More information

Map of Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) to proposed GRI Business Activity Groups

Map of Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) to proposed GRI Business Activity Groups Additional information about the project can be found at https://www.globalreporting.org/reporting/sector-guidance/topics-research/pages/default.aspx Map of Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) to proposed

More information

The MD Equity Fund

The MD Equity Fund SERIES A, SERIES I AND SERIES T Investment Objectives and Strategies The MD Equity Fund (the Fund ) seeks to provide long-term capital growth, having due regard to the preservation of capital, with income

More information

Valuation Insights. Fourth Quarter 2012. Inside. 02 Feature 2012 U.S. Goodwill Impairment Study

Valuation Insights. Fourth Quarter 2012. Inside. 02 Feature 2012 U.S. Goodwill Impairment Study Fourth Quarter 2012 Valuation Insights Inside 02 Feature 2012 U.S. Goodwill Impairment Study 03 Technical Notes Valuation Implications of Appraisal of The Orchard Enterprises, Inc. 04 International in

More information

FRANKLIN QUOTENTIAL. Managed for What s Ahead

FRANKLIN QUOTENTIAL. Managed for What s Ahead FRANKLIN QUOTENTIAL Managed for What s Ahead Franklin Quotential How It Benefits You Life is busy. We work more. We play more. There is more information about anything we want, but more decisions to make

More information

Vanguard Investments Hong Kong Limited December 2015

Vanguard Investments Hong Kong Limited December 2015 PRODUCT KEY FACTS Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe Index ETF Vanguard Investments Hong Kong Limited December 2015 This is an exchange traded fund. This statement provides you with key information about this

More information

International & Global Equity Portfolio Management

International & Global Equity Portfolio Management Near Term Focus International & Global Equity Portfolio Management Near Term Focus GRATRY & COMPANY, LLC 320 Tower East 20600 Chagrin Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44122 216-283-8423 www.gratry.com Firm Profile

More information

Performance 2015 S&P 500 Sectors & Industries

Performance 2015 S&P 500 Sectors & Industries Performance 21 S&P Sectors & Industries November 2, 21 Dr. Edward Yardeni 16-972-7683 eyardeni@ Joe Abbott 732-497-36 jabbott@ Mali Quintana 48-664-1333 aquintana@ Please visit our sites at www. blog.

More information

CBRE CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND (NYSE: IGR) DECLARES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FOR NOVEMBER

CBRE CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND (NYSE: IGR) DECLARES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION FOR NOVEMBER PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Analyst and Press Inquiries: David Leggette, Vice President 610.995.2500 Investor Relations: 888.711.4272 www.cbreclarion.com CBRE CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INCOME

More information

Trading in International Equities For Professional Advisers only - not to be relied upon by retail clients

Trading in International Equities For Professional Advisers only - not to be relied upon by retail clients Trading in International Equities For Professional Advisers only - not to be relied upon by retail clients 2 ALLIANCE TRUST SAVINGS About us We are part of the Alliance Trust group and have the backing

More information

Access the world. with Schwab Global Investing Services

Access the world. with Schwab Global Investing Services Access the world with Schwab Global Investing Services 78% of developed country equity market growth between 2000 and 2012 came from outside the U.S. 1 60% of developed country stock market capitalization

More information

Morningstar is shareholders in

Morningstar is shareholders in Media Contact: Andy Seunghye Jung, +82 2 3771 0730 or andy.jung@morningstar.comm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morningstar A Grade Announces Findings from Fourth Global Fund Investor Experience Report; Korea Scores

More information

VANGUARD TO CHANGE TARGET BENCHMARKS FOR 22 INDEX FUNDS

VANGUARD TO CHANGE TARGET BENCHMARKS FOR 22 INDEX FUNDS PRESS RELEASE For a full list of the impacted funds and more information, contact Vanguard Public Relations at 610-669- 5002. VANGUARD TO CHANGE TARGET BENCHMARKS FOR 22 INDEX FUNDS VALLEY FORGE, PA (October

More information

Fund Information March 2015

Fund Information March 2015 Fund March 215 We re glad you asked...... about your TSP investment options. The information in this booklet will help you decide how to invest your account. To get started, first determine your approach

More information

Corporate Office 19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 150 Irvine, California 92612-8501. Toll Free: 888-643-3133 Fax: 949-502-0048 www.ifa.

Corporate Office 19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 150 Irvine, California 92612-8501. Toll Free: 888-643-3133 Fax: 949-502-0048 www.ifa. Corporate Office 19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 150 Irvine, California 92612-8501 Toll Free: 888-643-3133 Fax: 949-502-0048 www.ifa.com All Dimensional portfolio returns are net of all fees unless otherwise

More information

RB-15-167 November 24, 2015 Page 2 of 6

RB-15-167 November 24, 2015 Page 2 of 6 Regulatory Bulletin RB-15-167 To: Subject: ETP HOLDERS DEUTSCHE X-TRACKERS RUSSELL 1000 ENHANCED BETA ETF DEUTSCHE X-TRACKERS FTSE DEVELOPED EX US ENHANCED BETA ETF Compliance and supervisory personnel

More information

Broaden Your Horizons

Broaden Your Horizons Broaden Your Horizons Opportunities in Investing > equities have enjoyed strong recent performance > Valuations for international stocks are still attractive > We believe that international stocks should

More information

Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited

Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited PRODUCT KEY FACTS Horizons Exchange Traded Funds Series- 17 November 2015 This is an exchange traded fund. This statement provides you with key information about this product. This statement is a part

More information

Philadelphia International Advisors, LP 1650 Arch Street Suite 2501 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Philadelphia International Advisors, LP 1650 Arch Street Suite 2501 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 International Advisors, LP 1650 Arch Street Suite 2501, Pennsylvania 19103 MANAGER'S INVESTMENT PROCESS Uses a proprietary multi-factor model that narrows investment universe within each country. The factors

More information

Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II (BAAF II) Advisor Class III Shares

Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II (BAAF II) Advisor Class III Shares Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II (BAAF II) Advisor Class III Shares Blackstone For Purchase by Accredited Investors Only As of May 31st, 2016 Investment approach Fund net performance 1, 2, 3 Blackstone

More information

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CONSTRUCTING A FOREIGN PORTFOLIO: AN ANALYSIS OF ADRs VS ORDINARIES

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CONSTRUCTING A FOREIGN PORTFOLIO: AN ANALYSIS OF ADRs VS ORDINARIES THE APERIO DIFFERENCE. Authors Michael Branch, CFA Ran Leshem CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CONSTRUCTING A FOREIGN PORTFOLIO: AN ANALYSIS OF ADRs VS ORDINARIES U.S. investors can capture international equity exposure

More information

SELECT YOUR SECTORS. Respond to Market Cycles with Agility and Precision

SELECT YOUR SECTORS. Respond to Market Cycles with Agility and Precision SELECT YOUR SECTORS Respond to Market Cycles with Agility and Precision ECONOMIC CYCLES & SECTORS The economy moves in cycles. Specific sectors may outperform or underperform during different phases, driven

More information

Euclid International ADR Strategy. June 30, 2015

Euclid International ADR Strategy. June 30, 2015 Euclid International ADR Strategy June 30, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Organizational Overview II. III. IV. Investment Principles, Objective, and Process Portfolio Construction Performance and Characteristics

More information

FDP IV Growth 24% 8% 8% 8% 14% 7% 10%

FDP IV Growth 24% 8% 8% 8% 14% 7% 10% FUNDS DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIOS A Disciplined Approach to Asset Allocation, Diversification and Rebalancing Funds Diversified Portfolios (FDP ) is a nondiscretionary brokerage service from Merrill Lynch that

More information

As the World Shrinks, Equity Opportunities Grow

As the World Shrinks, Equity Opportunities Grow Third Quarter 2014 WHITEPAPER As the World Shrinks, Equity Opportunities Grow Reasons Investors Should Consider International Equities: A Growing Opportunity Set Attractive Valuations Diversification Benefits

More information

THE ORBITEX DIFFERENCE

THE ORBITEX DIFFERENCE ORBITEX CREATES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR DISCERNING CLIENTS ORBITEX Financial Services Group is a financial services firm providing clients worldwide with a full range of investment opportunities, including

More information

BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited 11 February 2016

BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited 11 February 2016 Product Key Facts BMO MSCI EUROPE QUALITY HEDGED TO USD ETF BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited 11 February 2016 Quick facts This is an exchange traded fund. This statement provides you with key

More information

Constructing a more dynamic portfolio with equity sector allocation

Constructing a more dynamic portfolio with equity sector allocation Constructing a more dynamic portfolio with equity sector allocation This is not your father s stock market, where traditional methods were used to allocate the stock portion of a portfolio. Enter the more

More information