Suncoast Equity Management Profile Picture Investment Advisor

Suncoast Equity

Suncoast Equity Management

  • Founded 1997

Suncoast Equity

This model seeks high-quality companies based on above average return on equity, net free cash flow earnings, below average debt and others. Uses a bottom up approach.
Select high-quality companies that meet stringent quantitative criteria including above average return on equity, net free cash flow earnings, below average debt to capital, and others. If a company meets the stringent requirements, a more in-depth fundamental review of the company is conducted. Inherent in this review process is the analysis of the quality of management and its capital allocation abilities. Seeks growth businesses with low risk.
The model tracks and monitors candidates that broadly meet its criteria and then carries out the process of an in depth review. Research efforts consist of both internal spreadsheets with proprietary formulations for valuation and the consideration of external research sources.
Bottom-up approach and diversifies to prevent excess overweighting in any sector. The model is not top-down, nor does it try to match any index allocation. Number of holding range from 18-25.
Companies are sold under a few conditions. A few of these conditions include:

1. The fundamentals of a company change over time (net free cash flow, debt to capital, etc).
2. A Significant event takes place that changes the overall industry.
3. Price rises significantly above the intrinsic value.
None.

Risk rating

3
10.9%

Best 30 days

-14.4%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • -3.4%
    30 day
  • 12.1%
    365 days
  • 24.5%
    Since Inception
    May 13, 2010
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, Suncoast Equity Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
12.3%

Last 12 months

  • $10,000 subscription min
  • 1.5% fee

Replicability

100.0%
  • Replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

13.6%
6.7%
6.7%
5.8%
5.5%
  • AAPL
  • V
  • CHKP
  • BRK B
  • PEP

Model commentary

  1. Why cash flow is king in our portfolio

    3 April 2012

    We own businesses that generate excess cash, and this abundance of cash allows our companies to invest.

  2. Why we own W.W. Grainger and Abbott Labs 22 February 2012
  3. 3 ways to succeed in picking stocks 17 January 2012
  4. Here's where Google makes its gobs of money 6 September 2011
  5. This moment requires courage and fundamentals - … 26 August 2011

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception May 13, 2010
as of May 24, 2012 Manager S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days -3.4% -3.7% -3.6%
Past 90 days -0.2% -3.3% -1.7%
Past 365 days 12.1% 0.0% 4.3%
Since Inception (Annualized) 11.4% 6.7% -
2012 (YTD) 10.1% 5.0% 5.7%
2011 5.2% 0.0% 1.7%

Risk Metrics

Last 365 Days
as of May 24, 2012 Manager S&P 500
Best 30 days 10.9% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -14.4% -16.7%
Volatility 20.9% 23.2%
Sharpe Ratio 0.57 -0.01
Sortino Ratio 0.75 -0.01
Maximum Drawdown -14.4% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -4.8% -5.4%
vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio 2.05
Alpha 11.2%
Beta 0.87
R-Squared 0.94

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 1.1
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
01/18/12 DISCK DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC Yes Buy $39.92
01/18/12 HRC HILL-ROM HOLDINGS INC   Sell $29.74
01/18/12 NDSN NORDSON CORP   Sell $43.62
12/05/11 QCOM QUALCOMM Inc Yes Buy $54.35
11/02/11 BDX Becton Dickinson and Co Yes Sell $72.80
06/09/11 BEN Franklin Resources Inc Yes Buy $124.26
06/09/11 HPQ Hewlett-Packard Co Yes Sell $35.63
05/23/11 HPQ Hewlett-Packard Co Yes Sell $35.67
  • $10,000 subscription min
  • 1.5% 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

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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

Background provided by the manager
Suncoast Equity Form ADV II