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Lowell Pratt, CFA
Russ Floyd, CFA
President
Portfolio Manager
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RUSS:
The past 18 months have been extremely volatile and confusing to investors. Are we truly living in unprecedented times?
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Major Asset Class "Real" Returns $1,000,000 $491,014
STOCKS $100,000 $10,000 BONDS $1,000
$1,556
$100 $10
GOLD
$2.80
$1
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Major Asset Class "Real" Returns $1,000,000 $491,014
STOCKS $100,000 $10,000 BONDS $1,000
$1,556
$100 $10
GOLD
$2.80
$1
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Stock Price to Trend Line Ratio 10
Event War of 1812 Civil War Civil War WWI Great Depression Great Depression
Year 1814 1857 1859 1920 1931 1932
P/TL 0.59 0.57 0.57 0.58 0.61 0.58
Next 3yr 80% 46% 124% 67% 63% 125%
Event WWII WWII Cold War Oil Crisis 81-'81 Recession 08'-09 Recession
1.99
Year 1941 1942 1948 1974 1981 2009
P/TL 0.62 0.61 0.62 0.59 0.60 0.58
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Next 3yr Trend Line Value translated to S&P 500 57% 2009 1,500 2012 1,800 100% 72% 41% 36% ???
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RUSS:
Stepping away from the financial markets, please comment on the broader underpinnings of the US economy and what we should expect ahead?
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“Never bet against the US economy” ‐ Warren Buffet
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RUSS:
As a follow-up to the last question, what is your perspective on the global economy and markets?
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US vs. BRIC GDP BRIC = Brazil, Russia, India, China 16,000
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RUSS:
Many long-term investors remain concerned about the stability of the stock market. What is the merit of sitting on the sidelines until the dust settles?
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RUSS:
Some more adventurous investors attempt to take advantage of the market’s volatility by active market-timing strategies. What are the prospects of this type of approach?
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Money Market v. Wilshire 5000 (Billions) $4,000
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RUSS:
How does Burney manage money in this type of market?
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Size Cycle - Rolling 3-yr Return Differentials 40%
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Style Cycle - Rolling 12-mo Return Differentials 80% 60% 40%
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RUSS:
Most advisors no longer buy individual securities and instead use mutual funds. Why does Burney still buy stocks?
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RUSS:
What does a portfolio with proper Size, Style and Sector exposures look like and how are portfolios with mature positions transitioned to Burney management?
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Reference 3-S Reports
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RUSS:
What are the performance objectives of Burney’s management approach?
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Major Asset Class "Real" Returns $1,000,000 $491,014
STOCKS $100,000 $10,000 BONDS $1,000
$1,556
$100 $10
GOLD
$2.80
$1
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LOWELL:
How are client objectives and constraints incorporated in the investment process?
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Enduring Patterns Review • Stocks have great consistency over time (6.5% plus inflation) • Recessions/Panics create “V” mistakes • Size and Style Cycling dominate equity relative return • Stock-picking a productive component “Timeless Keys to Investment Success”
Important Questions • Is your Asset Allocation appropriate? • Are you comfortable with your Size and Style positioning? • Do you have the conviction to execute your investment plan through the market’s extreme emotional states?
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