Folio Statistics
(As of 12-30-2005)
|
Timed
Stocks
|
S&P
500 Index |
| 2005
Return |
17.77% |
4.90% |
| 2004
Return |
12.07% |
10.71% |
| 2003
Return |
28.70% |
28.30% |
|
2002 Return
|
-5.98%
|
-7.87%
|
|
Volatility
|
13.98 |
11.19 |
| Beta |
0.84 |
1.00 |
*Since Inception Date:
Aug. 20, 2002
Investment performance
figures from 2003 are based on actual results of a representative client.
Results prior to 2003 are those of our
model folio account since its inception. These figures do not
include our investment management fees.
Objective
Our research has demonstrated that within the global stock
market, different segments of the market tend to rotate in and out of favor for
periods of time lasting from a few weeks to a year or more.
In order to participate in the strongest performing
segments of the global stock market while controlling downside risk,
we have developed a trend following market timing strategy.
The objective of this strategy is to achieve above
average returns in stocks by investing in the strongest performing
segments of the global market using exchange trade funds ("ETFs")
during up-trends. During down-trends we will preserve capital by switching
to money
market funds. The benchmark index for comparison is the S&P 500
Composite Index.
Investment Approach:
Our basic strategy is to invest in the
three best performing segments of the market from our candidate list of
exchange trade funds ("ETFs) below that are in an up-trend.
Alternatively, we will invest in money market
funds during down-trend. This strategy provides us with the
opportunity to capture nice gains if a significant trend develops, and
reduce our downside risk if the overall market turns down.
Our candidate list of ETFs include: