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Last 12 months
| as of May 21, 2012 | Manager | First Trust Composite CEFT | S&P 500 | Average Subscriber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past 30 days | 4.6% | -2.8% | -4.5% | - |
| Past 90 days | 3.5% | -2.9% | -3.4% | - |
| Past 365 days | -7.3% | 2.4% | -1.3% | - |
| Since Inception (Annualized) | -9.6% | 5.2% | 7.3% | - |
| 2012 (YTD) | -3.5% | 5.2% | 4.6% | - |
| 2011 | -13.1% | 3.2% | 0.0% | - |
| as of May 21, 2012 | Manager | First Trust Composite CEFT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 30 days | 10.4% | 9.3% | 13.6% |
| Worst 30 days | -8.0% | -13.0% | -16.7% |
| Volatility | 11.1% | 13.6% | 23.2% |
| Sharpe Ratio | -0.67 | 0.16 | -0.06 |
| Sortino Ratio | -1.13 | 0.18 | -0.08 |
| Maximum Drawdown | -18.7% | -13.1% | -18.8% |
| Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) | -2.6% | -3.2% | -5.4% |
| vs. First Trust Composite CEFT | vs. S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Information Ratio | -0.40 | -0.18 |
| Alpha | -4.5% | -6.4% |
| Beta | -0.73 | -0.36 |
| R-Squared | 0.80 | 0.58 |
| Executed | Symbol | Security | Replicable | Type | Price |
| 05/08/12 | BOE | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust |
|
Buy to cover | $14.21 |
| 04/23/12 | BOE | BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust |
|
Sell short | $15.14 |
| 03/12/12 | PHK | PIMCO High Income Fund |
|
Buy to cover | $12.96 |
| 02/29/12 | HIX | WESTERN ASSET HIGH INC FD II |
|
Buy to cover | $10.14 |
| 02/29/12 | PHK | PIMCO High Income Fund |
|
Sell short | $12.90 |
| 12/22/11 | MTS | MONTGOMERY ST INCOME SEC INC |
|
Buy to cover | $15.56 |
| 10/13/11 | DDF | DELAWARE INV DIVIDEND & INC |
|
Buy to cover | $6.76 |
| 09/15/11 | ASG | LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FD |
|
Sell short | $4.06 |
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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
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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
Model commentary
In this uncertain market, portfolio balance is key
21 May 2012
The broad market is facing some serious headwinds.
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