Opportunistic Strategy
The Opportunistic Strategy was started in 2016 to provide an option for investors looking for compelling mid-term risk vs. reward investments. It is meant to be a complement to investors that have money invested in large cap growth. The strategy has a value tilt and will invest in small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap stocks, both domestics and international ones. Many holdings are cyclical stocks that tend to have higher risk. That risk is somewhat tempered by sector diversification and a bond allocation that can be up to 20%. There is a heavy emphasis on margin improvement and special situation stocks. It is believed there are some unique compelling valuations in both stocks and bonds that over a 2 to 3 year time period are able to provide strong returns.
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FAQs:
What type of strategy is this?
A contrarian investment approach that seeks to identify equities with a compelling 2 to 3 year risk vs. reward and bonds that have high total return potential. A number of factors determine asset allocation.
What kinds of stocks and bonds are held?
While there is an allocation to large cap US stocks, the majority of the allocation generally will be to mid and small cap domestic stocks and international stocks. Bond holdings will largely be high yield bonds.
How risky is the strategy?
Risk is generally higher than the S&P 500 because there is a heavy small cap allocation and international allocation. In addition, the strategy is allocated to many cyclically sensitive stocks that offer compelling long-term valuations albeit at the expense of greater short-term volatility.
Why does Waterfront offer the strategy?
We believe it is a good complement to large cap growth investing. While earnings tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than many large cap growth companies, valuations are often heavily discounted.
Is it a value strategy?
Yes, but the allocation differs materially from small cap value indices. There is an emphasis on companies with unique valuation considerations and also companies that have prospects for expanding margins. Margin expansion is one the primary determinants of stock outperformance.
How can I Invest in the Strategy?
The strategy has a $250,000 minimum with a 50 basis point management fee. Funds are held at Wells Fargo Clearing, our custodian.
A contrarian investment approach that seeks to identify equities with a compelling 2 to 3 year risk vs. reward and bonds that have high total return potential. A number of factors determine asset allocation.
What kinds of stocks and bonds are held?
While there is an allocation to large cap US stocks, the majority of the allocation generally will be to mid and small cap domestic stocks and international stocks. Bond holdings will largely be high yield bonds.
How risky is the strategy?
Risk is generally higher than the S&P 500 because there is a heavy small cap allocation and international allocation. In addition, the strategy is allocated to many cyclically sensitive stocks that offer compelling long-term valuations albeit at the expense of greater short-term volatility.
Why does Waterfront offer the strategy?
We believe it is a good complement to large cap growth investing. While earnings tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than many large cap growth companies, valuations are often heavily discounted.
Is it a value strategy?
Yes, but the allocation differs materially from small cap value indices. There is an emphasis on companies with unique valuation considerations and also companies that have prospects for expanding margins. Margin expansion is one the primary determinants of stock outperformance.
How can I Invest in the Strategy?
The strategy has a $250,000 minimum with a 50 basis point management fee. Funds are held at Wells Fargo Clearing, our custodian.
*The investment(s) discussed may not be suitable for all investors. Investors should make investment decisions based on their own specific investment objectives and financial circumstances.
**Additional information is available upon request.
***Any investment contains risk, including the risk of total loss, fluctuating prices and uncertain returns.
**Additional information is available upon request.
***Any investment contains risk, including the risk of total loss, fluctuating prices and uncertain returns.