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Mosaic Financial

Mosaic Financial Partners

  • Founded 1997

Strategic Asset Allocation

This model is designed to approximate the holdings of a typical Mosaic Financial Partner's client.  The model is strategically allocated across asset classes.
The model uses Modern Portfolio Theory to develop a strategic asset allocation appropriate for a long-term investor with typical risk tolerance. This model is well diversified across US & international equities, fixed income and "alternative" investment strategies. It uses multiple asset classes that are not correlated to control risk. It selects low cost investment vehicles, typically ETFs or ETNs. It overweighs "value" and small stocks to improve risk adjusted performance. It does NOT attempt to time the short-term direction of the market.
Uses specialized software (Ibbotson EnCorr) to research historical asset class returns, risk (standard deviation) and correlations. It evaluates risk exposure by reviewing how the model performed in varying market environments, including market downturns. It uses Morningstar Principia software as a starting point for researching ETFs that might be appropriate for inclusion in the models. It then contacts the fund company for more detailed information prior to making a decision.
The model is well diversified and will include 15-20 different investments (typically ETFs) representing different asset classes or strategies. It includes "alternative" investment strategies, such as commodities, timber and managed futures to control risk via their low correlation to traditional equities. All asset classes have a target allocation percentage. When an asset class varies from its target by +/- 20%, the model rebalances back to the desired level. To better control risk, rebalancing occurs whenever required, not just once per quarter. The model uses specialized software to constantly monitor the portfolio allocations.
Low turnover in the model in order to minimize costs but will sell a fund if it no longer represents the best vehicle to track a given asset class or strategy. Some factors include the benchmark the fund is attempting to track, its expense ratio and level of trading activity.
None.

Risk rating

2
10.0%

Best 30 days

-12.1%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • -4.6%
    30 day
  • -5.0%
    365 days
  • 11.6%
    Since Inception
    December 29, 2009
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, Strategic Asset Allocation Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
-5.3%

Last 12 months

  • $5,000 subscription min
  • 0.8% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

14.6%
13.6%
10.2%
9.2%
5.4%
  • VTI
  • VEU
  • BSV
  • IWW
  • TIP

Model commentary

  1. Focus on what you can control

    17 February 2012

    Overall, we are optimistic about the progress being made on the economic front, based on increasingly heartening economic news.

  2. We're cautiously optimistic about this economic … 29 July 2011

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Performance detail

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

Performance

Inception December 29, 2009
as of May 24, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days -4.6% -4.3% -3.7% -4.7%
Past 90 days -6.1% -5.7% -3.3% -6.3%
Past 365 days -5.0% -3.5% 0.0% -6.2%
Since Inception (Annualized) 4.7% 6.4% 6.9% -
2012 (YTD) 1.5% 3.0% 5.0% 0.8%
2011 -3.2% -2.6% 0.0% -4.5%
2010 14.3% 16.6% 12.8% -

Risk Metrics

Last 365 Days
as of May 24, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive S&P 500
Best 30 days 10.0% 11.4% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -12.1% -13.9% -16.7%
Volatility 16.9% 17.4% 23.2%
Sharpe Ratio -0.30 -0.21 -0.01
Sortino Ratio -0.40 -0.29 -0.01
Maximum Drawdown -15.6% -17.4% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -3.9% -4.0% -5.4%
vs. Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -0.31 -0.64
Alpha -1.7% -5.6%
Beta 0.94 0.71
R-Squared 0.93 0.95

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 0.3
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
01/12/12 VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF Yes Buy $40.50
10/04/11 VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF Yes Buy $37.51
05/17/11 WDTI WISDOMTREE MGD FUTURES STRAT   Buy $50.99
01/13/11 WDTI WISDOMTREE MGD FUTURES STRAT   Buy $50.34
01/10/11 UCI E-TRACS UBS Bloomberg CMCI ETN Yes Sell $23.06
01/10/11 DBV PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest Fund Yes Sell $23.60
01/04/11 BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF Yes Buy $80.47
09/01/10 UCI E-TRACS UBS Bloomberg CMCI ETN   Buy $19.10
  • $5,000 subscription min
  • 0.8% 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

Background provided by the manager
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