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Capital Ideas

  • Founded 1984

Macro Plus Income

This investment is designed for those with a five-year retirement  horizon in mind. It seeks a combination of dividend-paying stocks, as well as growth stocks that are trading at reasonable prices compared to book value. In addition to common stocks, it may include high-yield bond ETFs, master limited partnerships and certain specialized real estate investment trusts.
This model primarily invests in income and growth securities. Stocks are selected using proprietary models that take into account economic factors, company fundamentals, and price charting techniques. Particular attention is paid to earnings growth and balance sheet strength.
The investment managers use both fundamental and technical analysis in their decision making. Information sources may include both original and third-party research.
This investment typically holds 70% in stocks and 30% in bond ETFs. All holdings are subject to continuous review. Certain core holdings are in ETFs as opposed to individual stocks to help diversify the investment.
Securities are sold when they reach a fully valued level, when they can be replaced with a security believed to have a better return potential, if they fall a limited amount from the purchase price or through an important technical level.
Securities are sold when the investment managers decide they are fully valued based on their research. At that point, the stocks are replaced with securities that the managers believe will offer a better potential return. Stocks also may be sold if if they breach price support levels and the managers decide they may continue to fall.

Risk score

4
22.4%

Best 30 days

-24.6%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • -2.2%
    30 day
  • 2.6%
    90 day
  • 10.0%
    365 day
Monthly vs S&P500
capital ideas - macro plus income
-14.0% 12 months
  • $20,000 subscription min
  • 1.5% fee

Replicability

94.5%
5.5%
  • Replicable
  • Non-replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

26.6%
16.5%
11.0%
9.3%
8.6%

Model commentary

  1. Covestor profiles: CJ Brott

    9 June 2013

    "I'm a why person - I always want to know 'why does it work that way?!'"

  2. Stock rally has more room to run 4 February 2013
  3. Our 2013 shale plays: Inergy and Halcon Resources 14 December 2012
  4. 3 Covestor managers featured in IBD article on fiscal cliff 21 November 2012
  5. Here's our valuation model for Devon, Ford, Cat and Joy Global 4 October 2012

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception February 24, 2010
as of June 18, 2013 Manager S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days -2.2% -0.9% -
Past 90 days 2.6% 6.0% -
Past 365 days 10.0% 22.8% -
Since Inception (Annualized) 3.2% 12.9% -
2013 (YTD) 6.9% 15.8% -
2012 11.8% 13.4% 8.3%
2011 -12.8% -0.0% -17.1%

Risk Metrics

Last 365 days
as of June 18, 2013 Manager S&P 500
Best 30 days 8.7% 8.2%
Worst 30 days -5.2% -7.0%
Volatility 13.2% 12.4%
Sharpe Ratio 0.74 1.83
Sortino Ratio 1.12 2.74
Maximum Drawdown -7.5% -7.7%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -3.1% -2.9%
vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -1.66
Alpha -8.4%
Beta 0.87
R-Squared 0.67
  • $20,000 subscription min
  • 1.5% fee

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 10.2
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
06/10/13 BBG BILL BARRETT CORP Yes Buy $23.45
06/07/13 KMI KINDER MORGAN INC Yes Sell $38.84
05/30/13 HAO GUGGENHEIM CHINA SMALL CAP E Yes Sell $24.62
05/30/13 ANW AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM NETW Yes Buy $9.15
05/21/13 WETF WISDOMTREE INVESTMENTS INC Yes Buy $13.84
05/10/13 CREE CREE INC Yes Buy $61.64
05/10/13 SYNA SYNAPTICS INC Yes Buy $44.20
05/09/13 EWJ ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FD Yes Sell $11.77


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.

8. 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.

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.