Vista IM Profile Picture Investment Advisor

Vista IM

Vista IM

  • Founded 2002

Core Equity

Vista Investment Management employs a Core Equity investment strategy for its model portfolio, primarily using ETFs. The primary objective is growth of capital with a moderate level of risk. 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 strategy. At all times, Vista will maintain at least an 85% exposure to equity investments.
Vista employs a Core Equity approach in an effort to achieve long-term returns in excess of the S&P 500 Index, while maintaining a level of risk that is equal to or less than this Index. It attempts to accomplish this by weighting market sectors that appear to be attractively valued relative to the S&P 500. Vista’s equity investment process relies heavily on the analysis of fundamental data to identify attractive investment opportunities.
Utilizing analytical software, thousands of companies are screened and scored, based on value, growth, quality and momentum indicators. The analysis of individual companies provides the basis for making investment decisions regarding the relative valuation of market sectors. Investments are made in equity sectors that appear to be undervalued in relation to their earnings, cash flows and growth rates. This model will primarily utilize ETFs, but on occasion may also invests in closed-end funds, individual common stocks, and ADRs.
Vista seeks exposure to all major industry sectors, growth and value stocks, large and small companies and international markets, primarily through the use of ETFs. Although exposure may vary, ETFs investing in large U.S. companies will typically comprise approximately 40% of the portfolio, mid and small company ETFs will also represent about 40%, and international ETFs (including emerging markets) will equal about 20% of the portfolio. The portfolio will typically hold 8 to 12 positions. Rebalancing is done on an ongoing basis. Generally, no individual position will exceed 20% of the portfolio.
When long-term fundamentals negatively change, or a price target is reached, the investment is sold. The partial sale of positions occur in order to rebalance the portfolio to reflect desired targets for various equity sectors.
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Risk rating

3
16.0%

Best 30 days

-17.0%

Worst 30 days

Performance

  • -3.9%
    30 day
  • -
    365 days
  • -1.5%
    Since Inception
    June 22, 2011
Monthly vs S&P500
Sparkbar Graph, Core Equity Investment Model Performance versus S&P500
-4.0%

Since Inception

  • $5,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 0.5% fee

Replicability

91.0%
9.0%
  • Replicable
  • Non-replicable

Top 5 Holdings View all

15.4%
15.2%
14.7%
9.0%
6.6%
  • VIG
  • IJH
  • VV
  • BXUC
  • DGS

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 … 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 … 25 August 2011

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Performance detail

  • Manager
  • Dow Jones Global
  • S&P 500

Performance

Inception June 22, 2011
as of May 23, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Global S&P 500 Average Subscriber
Past 30 days -3.9% -6.8% -3.5% -
Past 90 days -4.7% -9.4% -3.3% -
Since Inception -1.5% -10.5% 2.5% -
2012 (YTD) 4.1% 0.3% 4.9% -

Risk Metrics

Since Inception
as of May 23, 2012 Manager Dow Jones Global S&P 500
Best 30 days 16.0% 13.6% 13.6%
Worst 30 days -17.0% -16.3% -16.7%
Volatility 25.6% 21.6% 23.7%
Sharpe Ratio -0.07 -0.54 0.11
Sortino Ratio -0.09 -0.73 0.14
Maximum Drawdown -21.5% -22.0% -18.8%
Value-at-risk (95%, 1 week) -5.9% -5.0% -5.5%
vs. Dow Jones Global vs. S&P 500
Information Ratio 0.90 -0.94
Alpha 12.2% -4.2%
Beta 1.08 1.06
R-Squared 0.83 0.97

Latest transactions view all

Average trades per month 1.1
Executed Symbol Security Replicable Type Price
12/21/11 VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Yes Sell $69.55
08/25/11 BXUC BARCLAYS ETN+LONG C S&P 500   Buy $115.65
07/28/11 VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Yes Buy $75.91
07/28/11 VV VANGUARD LARGE-CAP ETF Yes Buy $60.18
07/12/11 VV VANGUARD LARGE-CAP ETF Yes Buy $60.62
06/27/11 SCZ ISHARES MSCI EAFE SMALL CAP Yes Buy $41.58
06/23/11 VWO Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF Yes Buy $46.52
06/23/11 VFH Vanguard Financials ETF Yes Buy $31.07
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  • $5,000 subscription min
  • margin account required
  • 0.5% 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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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.

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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
Vista Form ADV II