Beckerman Institutional Profile Picture Investment Adviser

Beckerman Inst.

Beckerman Institutional

  • Qualifications ChFC®, CFP®, Series 7, 63, 65 & 31
  • Investment Experience 13 years
  • Founded 2006

Asset Allocation

The Beckerman Asset Allocation model has a goal of generating long term growth with a secondary goal of income generation.  The model will invest across a range of asset classes including stocks, bonds, alternatives and cash.  The model retains flexibility to overweight certain asset classes given the managers perception of fundamental opportunities.  We believe that this strategy is appropriate as a core holding for investors.
The model will invest in a diversified manner, which will primarily consist of ETFs, Closed-end Mutual Funds and Individual Securities.  The strategy is long only.  We intend to maintain a low turnover in the portfolio.
Beckerman Institutional engages in fundamental research across a range of ETFs, funds, and individual securities.  We utilize a range of third party research tools, analyst reports and company reports.
Because the model invests primarily in diversified ETF and Closed-End fund holdings, the model is broadly diversified.  We also include a variety of asset classes that may limit the correlation level to the US stock market.
We will sell a position when the manager no longer views it as the most attractive option for the portfolio.  This decision will be based on how it fits with the overall portfolio and its underlying fundamentals.
If there is an unusual opportunity, the portfolio may from time to time overweight an asset

Risk score

2
6.0%

Best 30 days

-4.8%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • 5.2%
    30 day
  • 6.5%
    90 day
  • 24.6%
    Since Inception
    June 05, 2012
Monthly vs S&P500
beckerman institutional - asset allocation
-5.3% S.I.
  • $10,000 subscription min
  • 1% fee

Replicability

96.1%
3.9%
  • Replicable
  • Non-replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

7.7%
7.5%
7.2%
6.7%
5.9%

Model commentary

  1. Hedge for uncertain times: Non-dollar, emerging market assets

    7 March 2013

    High frequency trading, fiscal woes, and globalization challenge investors

  2. Dan Beckerman: 'Hope for the best, plan for the worst' 15 December 2012
  3. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley trade at attractive valuations 25 September 2012
  4. Two Covestor managers explain to IBD why stocks are still strong 27 August 2012
  5. In praise of ETFs and financial democracy 9 July 2012

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • Dow Jones Moderate
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception June 05, 2012
as of May 21, 2013 Manager Dow Jones Moderate S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days 5.2% 4.1% 7.3% 5.0%
Past 90 days 6.5% 5.0% 10.4% 6.2%
Since Inception 24.6% 19.2% 29.8% -
2013 (YTD) 11.7% 8.3% 17.0% -

Risk Metrics

Since Inception
as of May 21, 2013 Manager Dow Jones Moderate S&P 500
Best 30 days 6.0% 4.4% 8.2%
Worst 30 days -4.8% -3.4% -7.0%
Volatility 7.8% 6.6% 12.5%
Sharpe Ratio 3.25 2.99 2.48
Sortino Ratio 4.80 4.58 3.71
Maximum Drawdown -5.3% -4.1% -7.7%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -1.8% -1.5% -2.9%
vs. Dow Jones Moderate vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio 1.47 -0.91
Alpha 4.3% 7.0%
Beta 1.04 0.58
R-Squared 0.76 0.85
  • $10,000 subscription min
  • 1% fee

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 2.3
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
05/21/13 PDN POWERSHARES FTSE RAFI DV S-M   Buy $25.66
05/21/13 BKLN POWERSHARES SENIOR LOAN Yes Buy $25.23
05/09/13 FM ISHARES MSCI FRONTIER 100 FUND Yes Buy $30.92
05/09/13 JNK SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bond ETF Yes Sell $41.91
03/11/13 PICK iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers Fund Yes Buy $21.10
01/02/13 MOAT MARKET VECTORS WIDE MOAT ETF Yes Buy $22.69
01/02/13 AGNC American Capital Agency Corp Yes Buy $29.62
01/02/13 DBC POWERSHARES DB COMMODITY IND Yes Buy $28.10


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. The performance charts are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be used as the basis for making an investment decision. Variables such as corporate actions or foreign exchange may affect daily performance displays. We rely on mathematical formulas, computer programs, and pricing information from third-party vendors to provide these returns. Neither Covestor nor any of its data or content providers shall be liable for any errors in this information or any actions taken by you in reliance upon this information.

6. 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

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

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9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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/Dow Jones Indices LLC, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies Copyright © 2013.