Split Rock Profile Picture Investment Adviser

Split Rock

Portfolio Manager,Financial Services,Split Rock

  • Education Cardinal Stritch University
  • Qualifications Series 65 and 63

Equity Rotation

Split Rock Private Trading & Wealth Management strategically manages its Equity Rotation Model by continually monitoring which phase of the economic cycle we are currently in. Split Rock then purchases companies that are best-positioned within the cycle. On an ongoing basis, Split Rock makes tactical adjustments based on geopolitical events and various micro and macro-economic factors.
Split Rock Private Trading & Wealth Management strategically manages its Equity Rotation Model by continually monitoring which phase of the economic cycle we are currently in. Economic cycles are divided into 4 sector: energy, materials, consumer staples and technology.

Our strategy is driven primarily by fundamental analysis. We tend to favor companies with consistent growth and stability of earnings and dividends, limited debt, low P/E multiples relative to peers, and strong cash flows. We supplement our research with technical analysis, focusing on moving averages and support levels, as well as identifying current and potential industry trends.
We start with all the publicly traded companies that are listed on the NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX. We then identify sectors that will stand to benefit from the economic phase we believe we are currently in. We then screen the stocks within the identified sectors based on fundamental and technical analysis. We conclude by cross checking our research with other well respected analysts recommendations before we make our final selections. Data Sources include, but are not limited to Standard & Poors, Morningstar, Kwanti and CNBC.
Holdings = No more than 50

Weightings = Minimum 2%, Maximum 15%

Rebalancing Techniques are based on either tactical adjustments or performance related trades (through Sell Limit or Stop Orders). Proceeds are then used to rebalance existing holdings or enter newly recognized positions. Note: The Covestor replication process does not consider stop losses and executes market orders in subscriber accounts.

The model will typically hold 25% ETFs and 75% Stocks. The ETFs could be long, leveraged or inverse.

Typical turnover is 30% per year.
Our sell discipline is based on many factors including:

1. Strategic and tactical adjustments as discussed earlier.

2. Using trailing limit orders to help to protect gains or minimize losses. Note: The Covestor replication process does not consider stop losses and executes market orders in subscriber accounts.

3. Ongoing fundamental and technical analysis.
None.

Risk score

3
11.0%

Best 30 days

-12.1%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • 0.3%
    30 day
  • 6.4%
    90 day
  • 16.7%
    365 day
Monthly vs S&P500
split rock private trading - equity rotation
-3.5% 12 months
  • $10,000 subscription min
  • Margin account required
  • 1.5% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

16.0%
9.6%
6.3%
5.9%
5.9%

Model commentary

  1. Bakken shale model makes position changes

    17 October 2012

    There's still a bright outlook for U.S. energy.

  2. Energy sector has a bright future regardless of next president 11 October 2012
  3. TransCanada: A diverse energy play 27 September 2012
  4. Oil demand is rising and so is domestic production 21 September 2012
  5. In search of exploration and production shale plays 20 September 2012

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception May 22, 2011
as of May 23, 2013 Manager S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days 0.3% 4.5% -
Past 90 days 6.4% 8.9% -
Past 365 days 16.7% 25.1% -
Since Inception (Annualized) 11.9% 11.2% -
2013 (YTD) 10.5% 15.7% -
2012 7.9% 13.4% -

Risk Metrics

Last 365 days
as of May 23, 2013 Manager S&P 500
Best 30 days 7.9% 8.2%
Worst 30 days -6.2% -7.0%
Volatility 10.8% 12.7%
Sharpe Ratio 1.53 1.97
Sortino Ratio 2.28 2.85
Maximum Drawdown -7.0% -7.7%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -2.5% -2.9%
vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio -1.73
Alpha -2.3%
Beta 0.79
R-Squared 0.86
  • $10,000 subscription min
  • Margin account required
  • 1.5% fee

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 3.9
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
04/22/13 BOND PIMCO TOTAL RETURN ETF Yes Buy $110.62
04/22/13 MPW MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC Yes Buy $15.77
04/22/13 KOG KODIAK OIL & GAS CORP Yes Sell $7.57
04/19/13 SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Yes Sell $154.27
04/16/13 KOG KODIAK OIL & GAS CORP Yes Sell $7.98
04/16/13 UGI UGI CORP Yes Sell $39.71
03/06/13 SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Yes Buy $154.77
03/05/13 SWHC SMITH & WESSON HOLDING CORP Yes Sell $10.37


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

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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.

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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.