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Diversified

Diversified Asset Program (DIV) is a quantitative ETF allocation strategy. A conservative investment program where preservation of capital is one of the principal objectives. The model is comprised of more than ten proprietary computer models, each analyzing a separate asset class for potential investment.
Quantitative ETF allocation strategy. A conservative investment program where preservation of capital is one of the principal objectives. The model is comprised of more than ten proprietary computer models, each analyzing a separate asset class for potential investment.

Accounts are monitored daily and based on probabilistic computer models, Asset classes are selected to offer the best risk/reward opportunities at a given point in time. Active allocation utilizes cash proactively in order to mitigate risk and miss many of the down markets while still participating in the up markets. The model can have up to 100% in money markets and 100% in equity funds. The current maximum fixed income exposure is 20%. Maximum equity exposure is 100%.
Proprietary, probabilistic computer models used to analyze a wide range of momentum and technical market indicators. The model is comprised of more than ten proprietary computer models, each analyzing a separate asset class for potential investment. The computer models have been designed to determine the major assets classes (stocks of all major categories, bonds, or cash) that offer the most attractive investment opportunity over various time frames primarily based on technical and momentum inputs. Research sources include Matlab, Wealth-lab, Tradestation and Excel.
The strategy is an actively managed, tactical ETF investment strategy that allocates assets across approximately ten broad based asset classes: Large Cap Blend Stocks, Small Cap Blend, Small Cap Growth, Small Cap Value, Mid Cap Value Stocks, Mid Cap Blend, OTC/NDX, Utilities, Long Bonds, and Cash using a money market vehicle. The model will hold a combination of these asset classes at all times. The maximum cash holding is 100%, the maximum equity exposure is 100% and the maximum fixed income exposure is 20%. When the model invests in either equities or fixed income, the model is very well diversified, using broad based ETF’s that provide diversified financial market exposure.
Rigid sell disciplines are driven by probabilistic computer models and based on proprietary momentum and technical indicators. Quantitative decision making process eliminates human emotion.
There are no exceptions to the strategy.

Risk rating

2
9.0%

Best 30 days

-6.3%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • 0.5%
    30 day
  • -4.2%
    365 days
  • 15.2%
    Since Inception
    February 09, 2010
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, Diversified Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
-5.7%

Last 12 months

  • $5,000 subscription min
  • 1.5% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

58.5%
21.6%
20.0%
  • Cash
  • TLT
  • XLU

Model commentary

  1. How and when to safeguard a portfolio - David D'Amico

    24 July 2011

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Aggressive
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception February 09, 2010
as of May 18, 2012 Manager Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Aggressive S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days 0.5% -5.5% -6.0% -
Past 90 days -0.1% -5.1% -4.8% -
Past 365 days -4.2% -2.2% -2.9% -
Since Inception (Annualized) 6.4% 11.0% 8.7% -
2012 (YTD) 1.0% 2.9% 3.0% -
2011 -1.7% 1.5% 0.0% -3.5%

Risk Metrics

Last 365 Days
as of May 18, 2012 Manager Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Aggressive S&P 500
Best 30 days 9.0% 12.5% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -4.8% -15.7% -16.7%
Volatility 10.8% 20.3% 23.2%
Sharpe Ratio -0.40 -0.11 -0.13
Sortino Ratio -0.50 -0.15 -0.17
Maximum Drawdown -9.1% -17.7% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -2.5% -4.7% -5.4%
vs. Dow Jones U.S. Moderately Aggressive vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -0.11 -0.07
Alpha -3.7% -3.7%
Beta 0.26 0.23
R-Squared 0.25 0.24

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 6.2
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
05/15/12 SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Yes Sell $133.35
05/15/12 QQQ Powershares QQQ Yes Sell $63.41
05/07/12 IWN ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 VALUE Yes Sell $70.04
05/07/12 TLT iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund Yes Buy $118.11
05/04/12 QQQ Powershares QQQ Yes Buy $64.85
04/26/12 XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund Yes Buy $35.52
04/26/12 QQQ Powershares QQQ Yes Sell $66.93
04/24/12 QQQ Powershares QQQ Yes Buy $64.64
  • $5,000 subscription min
  • 1.5% 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.

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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

Background provided by the manager
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