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Dan Plettner

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  • Education New York University (MBA), Miami University (BA Magna Cum Laude)
  • Investment Experience Approximately 20 years
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Long/Short Opportunistic

Long/Short Opportunistic model seeks to exploit inefficiencies in Closed-End Funds. This model is aggressive and flexible. It has no mandate to follow growth versus income strategies.
Seeks to exploit inefficiencies in Closed-End Funds and other under-followed exchange-traded securities across multiple asset categories.

This is the ambitious long-short model, which itself targets total return. This model has absolute flexibility and no mandate to follow growth versus income strategies.
Various private investigative research techniques are used in effort to locate opportunities. Qualitative research concentrates on underfollowed securities. Efforts seek to identify potential valuation changes which are unanticipated by median market participants.
Allocation discipline is dynamic. Concentration and diversification have contrasting benefits and detriments. Balance of each adapts to the market environment. Do not assume the model to be Market Neutral over the long or short term. With intent to be opportunistic, the model may have a long or short bias, for any reason. This model allows freedom to take short positions.
Evaluates the ongoing opportunity he perceives relative to a broader set of available opportunities. In other words, may close a positively performing security in order to invest in another security with greater expectations.
Not constrained to closed-end funds.

Risk rating

4
Leverage: 1.05
20.3%

Best 30 days

-7.6%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • -3.9%
    30 day
  • 1.2%
    365 days
  • 49.2%
    Since Inception
    March 07, 2010
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, Long/Short Opportunistic Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
2.9%

Last 12 months

  • $10,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 2.3% fee

Replicability

70.4%
29.6%
  • Replicable
  • Non-replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

20.5%
15.1%
13.9%
9.7%
-11.8%
  • TTF
  • BIF
  • GLO
  • ADX
  • SRV

Model commentary

  1. In this uncertain market, portfolio balance is key

    21 May 2012

    The broad market is facing some serious headwinds.

  2. The closed-end fund that could see a catalyst … 26 March 2012
  3. These Closed-End Funds Should Ride Out Market … 7 March 2012
  4. Well-priced stocks will ride out these market … 21 February 2012
  5. Stocks will likely crush Treasuries over the next … 10 January 2012

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • First Trust Composite CEFT
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception March 07, 2010
as of May 21, 2012 Manager First Trust Composite CEFT S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days -3.9% -2.8% -4.5% -2.9%
Past 90 days -2.0% -2.9% -3.4% -0.6%
Past 365 days 1.2% 2.4% -1.3% 0.4%
Since Inception (Annualized) 19.9% 8.2% 6.8% -
2012 (YTD) 5.0% 5.2% 4.6% 6.4%
2011 4.8% 3.2% 0.0% 2.4%

Risk Metrics

Last 365 Days
as of May 21, 2012 Manager First Trust Composite CEFT S&P 500
Best 30 days 6.6% 9.3% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -7.6% -13.0% -16.7%
Volatility 13.6% 13.6% 23.2%
Sharpe Ratio 0.08 0.16 -0.06
Sortino Ratio 0.11 0.18 -0.08
Maximum Drawdown -10.1% -13.1% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -3.2% -3.2% -5.4%
vs. First Trust Composite CEFT vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -0.11 0.18
Alpha 0.1% 1.7%
Beta 0.70 0.50
R-Squared 0.49 0.71

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 3.8
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
05/08/12 BOE BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust Yes Buy to cover $14.21
04/23/12 BOE BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust Yes Sell short $15.14
04/23/12 BOE BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust Yes Sell short $15.14
04/11/12 GLO Clough Global Opportunities Fund Yes Buy $11.24
04/04/12 BIF Boulder Growth & Income Fund Inc Yes Sell $6.26
03/23/12 MVC MVC CAPITAL INC Yes Sell $13.18
03/23/12 MVC MVC CAPITAL INC Yes Sell $13.18
03/22/12 IRL NEW IRELAND FUND INC Yes Buy $8.00
  • $10,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 2.3% 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