A core, globally diversified equity strategy that uses ETFs to own the market at low cost. A standard bearer for time in market, rather than timing the market – this strategy is at the core of many of our clients’ portfolios.
Broad participation in global risk assets such as stocks, bonds and commodities, calibrated based on client risk tolerance: from 100% bonds (~4% volatility) to 100% stocks (~15% volatility)
ETF selection constantly reviewed for efficiency and sustainability
Active allocation to macro trends, tilting to exposures likely to outperform over the medium term
No betting the farm or short-term trading: time in right parts of market, not timing the market
Daily transparency and liquidity; global exposure implemented in USD, GBP or EUR
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | YTD | |
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Portfolio (%) | -0.74 | 25.74 | 5.24 | 21.37 | -14.61 | 15.87 |
Annualized Return | Standard Deviation | Dividend Yield | |
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Portfolio | 10.92% | 12.63% | 2.5% |
Equity | 96.39% | |
Fixed Income | ||
Commodities | 3.17% | |
Cash | 0.45% |
North America | 58.52% | |
Greater Europe | 15.8% | |
Developed Asia | 17.5% | |
Emerging Asia | 7.27% | |
Central/Latin America | 0.92% |
Financials | 16.05% | |||||||
Industrials | 10.18% | |||||||
Consumer Discretionary | 10.69% | |||||||
Real Estate | 2.3% | |||||||
Consumer Staples | 6.86% | |||||||
Materials | 3.94% | |||||||
Healthcare | 12.49% | |||||||
Utilities | 3.04% | |||||||
Technology | 23.51% | |||||||
Energy | 3.12% | |||||||
Communications | 7.83% |
Asset Class | Weight (%) |
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1. Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares Hedged ETF | 31.23% |
2. Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF | 20.95% |
3. Vaneck Vectors MSCI World ex Australia Quality ETF | 8.83% |
4. VanEck MSCI International Valu | 7.91% |
5. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF/AU | 7.66% |
6. Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF - Currency Hedged | 4.10% |
7. iShares MSCI Japan ETF/AU | 3.61% |
8. BetaShares Australia 200 ETF | 3.19% |
9. Global X Physical Precious Metals Basket | 3.17% |
10. BetaShares Global Banks ETF - Currency Hedged | 3.05% |