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Vista IM

Investment Advisor

Vista Investment Management is a registered investment advisor that manages assets primarily for high net worth individuals. As of January 2011, it has approximately $40 million of assets under management. Vista's founder, John Frankola, has 33 years of experience in the investment and financial management fields. Prior to establishing Vista, John held the positions of Research Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at a regional investment firm. In addition, he served on the Firm’s Board of Directors. John holds a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and BS in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. He is a CFA charterholder and a CPA (inactive).

Investment process

Vista Investment Management employs a Core Equity investment strategy for its model portfolio. The model portfolio is highly diversified and has exposure to virtually all major equity sectors. Market timing does not play a significant role in Vista's investment process.

Company background

Vista Investment Management was established in 2002. It provides investment management services primarily to high net worth individuals and families. Vista's founder, John Frankola, has 33 years of experience in the investment and financial management fields.


Investment models

Model commentary

  1. A virtuous economic cycle may boost stocks higher

    10 April 2012

    One of the more positive trends in the first quarter was a significant reduction in volatility.

  2. Patience, discipline and a long-term outlook will be rewarded 12 January 2012
  3. Six good reasons to own stocks here 14 October 2011
  4. European economic observations 22 September 2011
  5. Two essential differences between now and the 2008 crash - John Frankola 25 August 2011

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Important Information

Important Information

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

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Month to Date returns & Since Inception returns are revised daily. All other returns (month, 3 month, year to date, et al) are calculated as of the most recent month end date.

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.