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LSW Investing

Investment Adviser

Dennes Lupastean is the portfolio manager. He began his career investing his own private capital. In 2010, Dennes founded LSW Investing, LLC. Mr. Lupastean graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Political Science, studying extensively business management, accounting and economics.

Investment process

The process begins with a top-down economic analysis to narrow down sectors and industries to the most interesting opportunities. Next we scan for undervalued companies, emphasizing the small-capitalization space. The initial, brief scan points us to the most attractive stocks for additional analysis. Since we assume these companies should be benefiting from the aforementioned economic trends, each individual stock is then analyzed for its potential to excel in periods of high growth. Significant global macro trends for the 21st century include energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and scarce commodities.

Company background

LSW Investing, LLC was founded in 2010 by Dennes Lupastean, who managed a portfolio through Wealthfront starting in 2008. The firm specializes in the commodities, energy, infrastructure, and agricultural sectors of the market.

Investment models

  • LSW Investing Macro Themes

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    • Allocation Strategy Long-Only
    • Approach Fundamental
    • Asset Class Equity
    • Cap Bias Multi Cap
    • Geography Global
    • Style Growth
    Performance
    • 3.2%
      90 day
    • 17.8%
      365 day
    Avg. Sub.
    • 2.9%
      90 day
    Monthly vs S&P500
    lsw investing - macro themes
    -4.6% 12 months
    4
    1.5% fee

Model commentary

  1. The Fed QE3 gambit powers stocks and commodities

    25 September 2012

    The Fed will purchase $40 billion worth of agency backed securities each month.

  2. Hopes for a Fed stock market boost trump weaker earnings 17 August 2012
  3. US corporate earnings hit an air pocket 14 July 2012
  4. Hear those panic buttons going off? 11 June 2012
  5. Wild cards ahead for the economy and the markets 8 May 2012

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Important Information

1. Performance of the model manager’s account is calculated by Covestor on a daily time-weighted basis, including cash and broker commissions. More

2. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Periodic and since inception performance returns are calculated daily. Monthly vs. S&P 500 return and the corresponding spark chart is calculated to the most recent month end date.

3. 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.