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MergerArb

This model focuses on US takeover targets or potential takeover targets and uses screening guidelines including liquidity, premium and share price.
Merger arbitrage targets are selected based on a screening guideline:

- Liquidity target (# of shares traded daily)
- Premium target (amount of offer price / current target price) both on a absolute basis and a annualized basis
- Share price (above a certain dollar threshold)
Universe is the current US takeover targets or potential takeover targets. Screening is done according to the approach described.
Targets are equally weighted in the model – usually we have 5 target trades.
Positions are ‘closed’ when a certain premium yield has been achieved or when the merger has been consummated. The portion of stock received from acquiring firms are typically sold upon receipt.
None – no market timing.

Risk rating

3
6.7%

Best 30 days

-10.7%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • 1.5%
    30 day
  • 7.2%
    365 days
  • 19.0%
    Since Inception
    May 19, 2010
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, MergerArb Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
4.3%

Last 12 months

  • $10,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 1.1% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

19.4%
17.9%
17.5%
16.8%
16.5%
  • EP
  • VQ
  • CNVO
  • GR
  • MMI

Model commentary

  1. As investors in Europe, we need to see this 3-part solution

    18 January 2012

    We are not optimistic that a political solution can be delivered, but at least we’ve begun to see the ECB act as a provider of liquidity.

  2. The changing landscape for Treasury securities … 15 September 2011
  3. Right now, Europe's problems trump those of the … 28 July 2011
  4. Stocks now look attractive vs. 10 year Treasuries … 18 July 2011
  5. Bill Ackman and Covestor's Atlas Capital bullish … 4 July 2011

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • Dow Jones Moderate Conservative
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception May 19, 2010
as of May 15, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Moderate Conservative S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days 1.5% -1.1% -2.9% 1.4%
Past 90 days 5.6% -1.1% -0.9% 4.2%
Past 365 days 7.2% 1.9% 0.1% 4.3%
Since Inception (Annualized) 9.1% 7.8% 9.3% -
2012 (YTD) 9.9% 2.7% 5.8% 8.2%
2011 2.5% 3.0% 0.0% 0.5%

Risk Metrics

Last 365 Days
as of May 15, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Moderate Conservative S&P 500
Best 30 days 6.7% 5.4% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -10.7% -5.2% -16.7%
Volatility 10.3% 7.6% 23.1%
Sharpe Ratio 0.68 0.23 -0.00
Sortino Ratio 0.79 0.33 -0.00
Maximum Drawdown -12.1% -6.8% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -2.4% -1.8% -5.4%
vs. Dow Jones Moderate Conservative vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio 0.66 0.40
Alpha 5.7% 6.6%
Beta 0.88 0.31
R-Squared 0.42 0.48

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 3.1
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
05/14/12 GEOI GEORESOURCES INC Yes Buy $35.36
04/17/12 CNVO CONVIO INC Yes Buy $15.69
04/17/12 CNVO CONVIO INC Yes Buy $15.69
04/17/12 ESRX EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC Yes Sell $58.21
03/12/12 HGIC HARLEYSVILLE GROUP INC Yes Buy $57.57
03/12/12 VQ VENOCO INC Yes Buy $10.74
03/12/12 CSRE CSR PLC-ADR Yes Sell $15.54
12/15/11 VRUS PHARMASSET INC Yes Buy $128.03
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  • $10,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 1.1% fee

Important Information

Important Information

1. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

2. Performance of the model manager's account is calculated by Covestor on a daily time-weighted basis, including cash, dividends and earnings distributions, and broker commissions. Manager returns include trades that fail Covestor's trading rules, do not reflect any Covestor suitability or risk score restrictions and are exclusive of Covestor fees. More

3. Average subscription returns ("Avg Sub" or "Avg Client") are calculated by Covestor and are composed of the average, daily, time weighted returns of all active subscriptions to the underlying model. These daily average returns are then linked together for the timeframe requested. In addition, these returns include cash, dividends and earnings distributions, brokerage commissions, Covestor advisory fees, and reflect individual client suitability and risk score restrictions. More

4. All graph data is as of the end of day for the referenced period, unless otherwise specified. The subscription minimum is the minimum subscription required to follow a particular model. The minimum amount is determined by Covestor, based on the characteristics of the underlying model. It should not be considered as specific investment advice for your investment situation.

5. Benchmark returns have been calculated by Covestor using a time-weighted calculation of daily index valuations and do not include cash, dividends and earnings distributions, or transaction costs. More

6. Leverage indicates the level of margin utilized and is calculated by dividing gross exposure by portfolio net liquidation value.

7. All Model Manager information including personal data, profiles, strategies, monthly investment reports, and historical results outside of Covestor has been provided by the Model Manager. Covestor makes no representation or warranty of its accuracy, completeness or relevance and it does not represent the opinions of Covestor. Transaction history is available upon request. Model classifications (Approach, Asset Class) are provided by Covestor, and are intended to serve as a general guide.

8. Top Replicable Holdings: These securities are currently held in the model manager's brokerage account. Those marked as "Replicable Holdings" currently pass Covestor's trading rules, subject to individual client constraints. Eligibility for replication may change over time. Actual client subscription holdings may vary.

9. Latest Transactions: These transactions were executed in the model manager's brokerage account. Those marked as "Replicable" () passed Covestor's trading rules and were eligible for replication at the time of execution, subject to individual client constraints. Eligibility for replication may change over time. Actual client subscription trade activity may vary.

10. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index compiled by Standard & Poor´s Corp. Index returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index. S&P 500 index data: S&P 500 Copyright © 2012.

11. Dow Jones index data: CME Group Index Services, LLC 2012

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