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GMOQuarterlyUpdate December31,2014
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GMOCapabilities
GMOMultiAssetClass PageBenchmarkFreeAllocation 4Global AllocationAbsoluteReturn 6Global AssetAllocation 8Real ReturnGlobal BalancedAssetAllocation 10TaxManagedGlobal Balanced 12
GMOGlobalEquities PageGlobal All CountryEquityAllocation 14Global DevelopedEquityAllocation 16Global FocusedEquity 18Quality 20Resources 22
GMOInternationalEquities PageInternational All CountryEquityAllocation 24International DevelopedEquityAllocation 26TaxManagedInternational Equities*International Equity 28International ActiveEAFE 30International ActiveForeignSmall Companies 32International Small Companies*
GMOU.S.Equities PageU.S.EquityAllocation 34
GMOEmergingEquities PageEmergingMarkets 36EmergingCountries*EmergingDomesticOpportunities 38
GMOFixedIncome PageGlobal Bond 40International Bond 42CurrencyHedgedInternational Bond 44CorePlus Bond 46EmergingCountryDebt*EmergingCountryLocal Debt*DebtOpportunities 48
GMOAbsoluteReturn PageEmergingCountryDebtLong/Short*FixedIncomeHedge 50MeanReversion 52SystematicGlobal Macro 54Tactical Opportunities 56Total Equities 58MultiStrategy*
*CertainGMOcapabilitiesarenotavailablethroughseparatelymanagedaccountsandthereforeinformationonthosecapabilitiesisnotincludedinthisdocument.ForinformationpleasecontactGMO.
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PerformanceofGMOStrategiesandBenchmarks
TotalReturnNetofFees AverageAnnualTotalReturn
GMOMultiAssetClassStrategies Inception4Q2014
YTD2014
YTDValueAdded
OneYear
FiveYear
TenYear
SinceInception
BenchmarkFreeAllocation 7/31/01 0.74 1.31 0.64 1.31 6.15 7.53 10.56CPI 0.62 0.67 0.67 1.66 2.14 2.15GlobalAllocationAbsoluteReturn 7/31/01 0.60 1.82 1.15 1.82 5.65 6.89 9.26CPI 0.62 0.67 0.67 1.66 2.14 2.15GlobalAssetAllocation 6/30/88 1.21 1.27 3.59 1.27 6.87 6.12 9.60GMOGlobalAssetAllocation+ 0.90 4.87 4.87 7.81 5.55 8.12RealReturnGlobalBalancedAssetAlloc. 6/30/04 0.92 2.01 2.21 2.01 6.81 6.26 6.92GMORealReturnGlobalBalancedAABlended+ 0.97 4.22 4.22 7.20 5.16 5.63TaxManagedGlobalBalanced 12/31/02 0.69 2.02 3.00 2.02 6.09 5.60 7.55GMOTaxManagedGlobalBalancedIndex 0.58 5.02 5.02 7.69 5.47 7.12
GMOGlobalEquityStrategies Inception4Q2014
YTD2014
YTDValueAdded
OneYear
FiveYear
TenYear
SinceInception
GlobalAllCountryEquityAllocation 12/31/93 2.20 0.65 4.82 0.65 8.50 6.65 8.95MSCIACWI++ 0.41 4.17 4.17 9.49 6.04 7.44GlobalDevelopedEquityAllocation 3/31/87 1.86 0.38 4.56 0.38 9.42 6.46 9.33MSCIWorld+ 1.01 4.94 4.94 10.21 6.02 7.45GlobalFocusedEquity 12/31/11 2.35 3.24 7.40 3.24 N/A N/A 14.99MSCIACWI 0.41 4.16 4.16 N/A N/A 14.10Quality 2/29/04 5.17 12.54 1.14 12.54 13.25 7.23 7.00S&P500 4.93 13.69 13.69 15.45 7.67 7.77Resources 12/31/11 18.58 16.79 2.10 16.79 N/A N/A 1.74MSCIACWICommodityProducers 14.05 14.69 14.69 N/A N/A 3.50
GMOInternationalEquityStrategies Inception4Q2014
YTD2014
YTDValueAdded
OneYear
FiveYear
TenYear
SinceInception
InternationalAllCountryEquityAlloc. 2/28/94 5.48 6.22 2.33 6.22 5.04 5.43 7.27MSCIACWIexUSA+ 3.87 3.88 3.88 4.43 5.06 5.54InternationalDevelopedEquityAllocation 11/30/91 5.54 5.97 1.07 5.97 6.48 5.14 8.06MSCIEAFE++ 3.57 4.90 4.90 5.37 4.63 6.19InternationalEquity 3/31/87 5.32 5.97 2.18 5.97 5.21 3.97 7.89MSCIEAFE+ 3.57 3.79 3.79 4.77 4.07 6.97MSCIEAFE 3.57 4.90 4.90 5.33 4.43 5.23InternationalActiveEAFE 5/31/81 5.22 11.04 6.14 11.04 3.32 3.35 11.50MSCIEAFE 3.57 4.90 4.90 5.33 4.43 8.86Int'l.ActiveForeignSmallCompanies 1/31/95 3.70 9.53 6.11 9.53 8.46 7.69 10.79S&PDevelopedexU.S.SmallCap 2.59 3.42 3.42 8.52 6.84 7.13
GMOU.S.EquityStrategies Inception4Q2014
YTD2014
YTDValueAdded
OneYear
FiveYear
TenYear
SinceInception
U.S.EquityAllocation 2/28/89 3.55 9.76 3.00 9.76 13.23 6.55 10.78Russell3000+++ 5.24 12.76 12.76 15.51 7.80 10.36
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
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PerformanceofGMOStrategiesandBenchmarks
* Returns for one of the accounts in the composite are based on estimated market values for the period from and including October 2008 through February 2009.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
TotalReturnNetofFees AverageAnnualTotalReturn
GMOEmergingEquityStrategies Inception4Q2014
YTD2014
YTDValueAdded
OneYear
FiveYear
TenYear
SinceInception
EmergingMarkets 12/31/93 5.03 5.92 4.80 5.92 0.51 6.87 7.29S&P/IFCIComposite 4.57 1.12 1.12 2.69 9.37 5.73MSCIEmergingMarkets 4.50 2.19 2.19 1.78 8.43 5.11EmergingDomesticOpportunities 3/31/11 0.83 0.30 1.89 0.30 N/A N/A 4.30MSCIEmergingMarkets 4.50 2.19 2.19 N/A N/A 2.76
GMOFixedIncomeStrategies Inception4Q2014
YTD2014
YTDValueAdded
OneYear
FiveYear
TenYear
SinceInception
GlobalBond* 12/31/95 0.13 4.98 4.31 4.98 6.11 3.68 5.75J.P.MorganGBIGlobal 0.91 0.67 0.67 2.13 3.36 4.86InternationalBond 12/31/93 2.50 1.30 3.83 1.30 5.63 3.58 6.69J.P.MorganGBIGlobalexU.S. 2.87 2.53 2.53 1.08 2.80 5.16CurrencyHedgedInt'l.Bond 9/30/94 4.22 16.59 3.49 16.59 9.41 5.44 8.18J.P.MorganGBIGlobalexJapanexU.S.(Hedged)+ 3.52 13.10 13.10 6.24 5.49 7.07CorePlusBond 4/30/97 2.19 9.31 3.35 9.31 8.22 4.83 6.12BarclaysU.S.Aggregate 1.79 5.97 5.97 4.45 4.71 5.76DebtOpportunities 10/31/11 0.26 4.36 4.01 4.36 N/A N/A 6.94J.P.MorganU.S.3MonthCash 0.08 0.35 0.35 N/A N/A 0.53
GMOAbsoluteReturnStrategies Inception4Q2014
YTD2014
YTDValueAdded
OneYear
FiveYear
TenYear
SinceInception
FixedIncomeHedge 8/31/05 7.51 22.31 21.97 22.31 10.75 N/A 1.22J.P.MorganU.S.3MonthCash 0.08 0.35 0.35 0.49 N/A 2.15MeanReversion 2/28/02 3.35 4.73 4.76 4.73 0.42 3.01 6.48Citigroup3Mo.TBill 0.00 0.03 0.03 0.07 1.46 1.43SystematicGlobalMacro 3/31/02 3.22 4.45 4.42 4.45 6.13 6.89 7.29Citigroup3Mo.TBill 0.00 0.03 0.03 0.07 1.46 1.43TacticalOpportunities 9/30/04 0.08 2.47 2.50 2.47 7.28 5.81 6.40Citigroup3Mo.TBill 0.00 0.03 0.03 0.07 1.46 1.47TotalEquities 9/30/00 1.64 2.71 2.74 2.71 5.23 2.75 5.88Citigroup3Mo.TBill 0.00 0.03 0.03 0.07 1.46 1.71
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STRATEGYPROFILE
4GMOLLC2014
GMOBenchmarkFreeAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.ThechartaboveshowsthepastperformanceoftheBenchmarkFreeAllocationComposite(theComposite).PriortoJanuary1,2012,theaccountsintheCompositeservedastheprincipalcomponentofabroaderrealreturnstrategy.BeginningJanuary1,2012,accountsinthecompositehavebeenmanagedasastandaloneinvestment.TheCPI(ConsumerPriceIndex)forAllUrbanConsumersU.S.AllItemsispublishedmonthlybytheU.S.governmentasanindicatorofchangesinpricelevels(orinflation)paidbyurbanconsumersforarepresentativebasketofgoodsandservices.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Std. Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolios return. Sharpe Ratio isthe return over the risk free rate per unit of risk. Drawdown is the largestnegative cumulative portfolio return from peak to trough. Risk profile data is net.
3 The credit ratings above may encompass emerging debt, developed rates, andassetbacked exposure. Ratings for the emerging debt and developed ratesportions of the portfolio are derived by taking the Standard and Poors countryratings and applying these ratings to the country exposures of the portfolio. Forthe assetbacked portion of the portfolio, credit ratings are derived by using thelowest rating among rating agencies at the issue level. Final credit ratings areexpressed based upon Standard and Poors ratings scale. Standard & Poors ratessecurities from AAA (highest quality) to C (lowest quality), and D to indicatesecurities in default; some securities are not rated (NR). BB and below areconsidered below investment grade securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 0.74 0.62YTD2014 1.31 0.67
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 11.24 1.562012 10.35 1.872011 3.60 2.952010 4.58 1.252009 19.86 2.862008 12.07 0.162007 10.93 4.122006 12.75 2.582005 16.32 3.452004 17.96 3.35
AnnualizedReturn(%)
1.31
6.157.53
10.56
0.671.66 2.14 2.15
024681012
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100 U.S.Quality,13.6EuropeValue, 10.5OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,0.5EmergingMarkets, 8.5
Cash&CashEquiv.,6.9
Japan,2.5U.S.OpportunisticValue,3.2
AssetBacked Securities,4.2Developed Rates,22.3Systematic GlobalMacro,5.0SpecialOpportunity,3.0MergerArbitrage,6.2
AlphaOnly,9.9EmergingDebt,3.5
U.S.Equity CashIntl.DevelopedEquityEmergingEquity
AlternativeStrategiesFixedIncomeAbsoluteReturn
EquityCharacteristicsStrategy
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMed 16.8 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.6 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 14.2 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $62.1DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 2.9 %5YearRiskProfile2
StrategyStd.Deviation 6.19SharpeRatio 0.98Drawdown(4/30/106/30/10) 5.91
BondPortfolio3BondPortfolioDuration 2.0 yearsCreditRatingsAAA 4.4% BB 4.7%AA 73.6% B 1.6%A 2.5% NR 0.5%BBB 9.2%
EquityRegionalWeights(%)22.021.2
6.30.8
6.143.5
EmergingEuropeexUK
JapanOtherInternational
UnitedKingdomUnitedStates
QUARTERLYATTRIBUTION
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GMOBenchmarkFreeAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 0.80GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 0.53CPIIndex(prelimthroughmostrecentmonthend) 0.25ValueAdded 0.27
AltsBondsAlts Bonds CashEquity EquityCash
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STRATEGYPROFILE
6GMOLLC2014
GMOGlobalAllocationAbsoluteReturnStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheCPI(ConsumerPriceIndex)forAllUrbanConsumersUSAllItemsispublishedmonthlybytheU.S.governmentasanindicatorofchangesinpricelevels(orinflation)paidbyurbanconsumersforarepresentativebasketofgoodsandservices.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Std. Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolios return. Sharpe Ratio isthe return over the risk free rate per unit of risk. Drawdown is the largestnegative cumulative portfolio return from peak to trough. Risk profile data is net.
3 The credit ratings above may encompass emerging debt, developed rates, andassetbacked exposure. Ratings for the emerging debt and developed ratesportions of the portfolio are derived by taking the Standard and Poors countryratings and applying these ratings to the country exposures of the portfolio. Forthe assetbacked portion of the portfolio, credit ratings are derived by using thelowest rating among rating agencies at the issue level. Final credit ratings areexpressed based upon Standard and Poors ratings scale. Standard & Poors ratessecurities from AAA (highest quality) to C (lowest quality), and D to indicatesecurities in default; some securities are not rated (NR). BB and below areconsidered below investment grade securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
U.S.Equity CashIntl.DevelopedEquityEmergingEquity
AlternativeStrategiesFixedIncomeAbsoluteReturn
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 0.60 0.62YTD2014 1.82 0.67
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 10.04 1.562012 9.42 1.872011 4.22 2.952010 3.02 1.252009 14.92 2.862008 7.19 0.162007 9.99 4.122006 11.01 2.582005 13.54 3.452004 15.29 3.35
AnnualizedReturn(%)
1.82
5.656.89
9.26
0.671.66 2.14 2.15
0246810
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100 U.S.Quality,11.6EuropeValue, 12.2OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,1.0EmergingMarkets, 9.0
Cash&CashEquiv.,1.7
SystematicGlobalMacro,3.6SpecialOpportunity,3.0RiskPremium,2.0Japan,3.4U.S.OpportunisticValue,1.9
EmergingDebt,3.4AssetBacked Securities,3.5DevelopedRates,22.3
Multi Strategy,20.0AlphaOnly,1.4
EquityRegionalWeights(%)23.123.9
8.62.0
7.834.7
EmergingEuropeexUK
JapanOtherInternational
UnitedKingdomUnitedStates
EquityCharacteristicsStrategy
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 16.5 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.5 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 10.8 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $36.0DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.3 %
BondPortfolio3BondPortfolioDuration 2.9 yearsCreditRatingsAAA 3.7% BB 4.5%AA 76.0% B 1.5%A 2.1% NR 0.5%BBB 8.5%
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy
Std.Deviation 5.30SharpeRatio 1.05Drawdown(3/31/106/30/10) 4.95
QUARTERLYATTRIBUTION
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GMOGlobalAllocationAbsoluteReturnStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance (%)
Net of Fees, USD (Rep Account) -0.59
Gross of Fees, USD (Rep Account) -0.35
CPI Index (prelim through most recent month-end) -0.25
Value Added -0.10
BondsAlts AltsEquity Equity CashBonds Cash
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GMOGlobalAssetAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheGMOGlobalAssetAllocationIndex+isaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)GMOblendedbenchmarkofGlobalAssetAllocationCompositethrough06/30/2014and(ii)TheGMOGlobalAssetAllocation(Blend)Indexthereafter.TheGMOblendedbenchmarkofGlobalAssetAllocationCompositeiscomprisedofaweightedaverageofaccountbenchmarks;manyoftheaccountbenchmarksconsistofS&P500,MSCIACWI(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)andBarclaysAggregateorsomelikeproxyforeachmarketexposuretheyhave.Foreachunderlyingaccountbenchmark,theweightingofeachmarketindexwillvaryslightly.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.TheGMOGlobalAssetAllocation(Blend)IndexisaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof65%MSCIACWIIndex(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)and35%theBarclaysU.S.AggregateIndex.S&Pdoesnotguaranteetheaccuracy,adequacy,completenessoravailabilityofanydataorinformationandisnotresponsibleforanyerrorsoromissionsfromtheuseofsuchdataorinformation.ReproductionofthedataorinformationinanyformisprohibitedexceptwiththepriorwrittenpermissionofS&Poritsthirdpartylicensors.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 The credit ratings above may encompass emerging debt, developed rates, andassetbacked exposure. Ratings for the emerging debt and developed ratesportions of the portfolio are derived by taking the Standard and Poors countryratings and applying these ratings to the country exposures of the portfolio. Forthe assetbacked portion of the portfolio, credit ratings are derived by using thelowest rating among rating agencies at the issue level. Final credit ratings areexpressed based upon Standard and Poors ratings scale. Standard & Poors ratessecurities from AAA (highest quality) to C (lowest quality), and D to indicatesecurities in default; some securities are not rated (NR). BB and below areconsidered below investment grade securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
U.S.Equity CashIntl.DevelopedEquityEmergingEquity
AlternativeStrategiesFixedIncomeAbsoluteReturn
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 1.21 0.90YTD2014 1.27 4.87
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 12.38 13.602012 11.11 12.132011 2.13 1.802010 7.93 11.052009 24.15 24.142008 20.83 27.722007 7.94 9.262006 12.30 13.412005 9.06 5.992004 13.55 10.26
AnnualizedReturn(%)
1.27
6.87 6.12
9.60
4.87
7.81
5.55
8.12
024681012
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GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100 U.S.Quality,14.5EuropeValue, 18.7OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,1.5EmergingMarkets, 9.4
Cash&CashEquiv.,5.6
Japan,5.2U.S.OpportunisticValue,2.4
AssetBacked Securities,4.4Developed Rates,22.2SystematicGlobalMacro,3.0Risk Premium,2.5
AlphaOnly,6.9EmergingDebt,3.6
EquityRegionalWeights(%)18.2
27.810.0
2.39
32.6
10.315.3
7.27.77.1
52.4
EmergingEuropeexUK
JapanOtherInternational
UnitedKingdomUnitedStates
Strategy BenchmarkEquityCharacteristics
Strategy BenchmarkPrice/EarningsHist1YrWtdMed 16.4 x 18.3 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.5 x 2.1 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 10.7 % 15.3 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $36.0 $39.2DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.3 % 2.5 %5YearRiskProfile2
Strategy BenchmarkAlpha 0.23 0.00Beta 0.85 1.00R2 0.94 1.00SharpeRatio 0.84 0.84Std.Deviation 8.08 9.25BondPortfolio3BondPortfolioDuration 2.8 yearsCreditRatingsAAA 4.5% BB 4.7%AA 73.2% B 1.6%A 2.5% NR 0.5%BBB 9.3%
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GMOGlobalAssetAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 1.21Gross ofFees,USD(RepAccount) 0.98GMOGlobalAssetAllocationIndex +0.90ValueAdded 1.88
BondsCash CashAlts Bonds AltsEquity Equity
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STRATEGYPROFILE
10GMOLLC2014
GMORealReturnGlobalBalancedAssetAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheGMORealReturnGlobalBalancedAssetAllocationBlendedIndex+isaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)GMOblendedbenchmarkofRealReturnGlobalBalancedAssetAllocationCompositethrough06/30/2014and(ii)TheGMORRGBALBlendedIndexthereafter.TheGMOblendedbenchmarkofRealReturnGlobalBalancedAssetAllocationCompositeiscomprisedofaweightedaverageofaccountbenchmarks;manyoftheaccountbenchmarksconsistofMSCIWorld(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax),BarclaysAggregate,andCitigroup3MonthTBillorsomelikeproxyforeachmarketexposuretheyhave.Foreachunderlyingaccountbenchmark,theweightingofeachmarketindexwillvaryslightly.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.TheRRGBALBlendedIndexiscomprisedof60%MSCIWorldIndex(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax),20%BarclaysU.S.AggregateIndexand20%Citigroup3MonthTreasuryBillIndex.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 The credit ratings above may encompass emerging debt, developed rates, andassetbacked exposure. Ratings for the emerging debt and developed ratesportions of the portfolio are derived by taking the Standard and Poors countryratings and applying these ratings to the country exposures of the portfolio. Forthe assetbacked portion of the portfolio, credit ratings are derived by using thelowest rating among rating agencies at the issue level. Final credit ratings areexpressed based upon Standard and Poors ratings scale. Standard & Poors ratessecurities from AAA (highest quality) to C (lowest quality), and D to indicatesecurities in default; some securities are not rated (NR). BB and below areconsidered below investment grade securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
U.S.EquityIntl.DevelopedEquityEmergingEquity
AlternativeStrategiesFixedIncomeAbsoluteReturn
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 0.92 0.97YTD2014 2.01 4.22
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 13.68 14.952012 10.65 10.422011 3.16 1.762010 5.00 8.942009 13.02 19.172008 11.36 25.172007 7.63 7.872006 13.26 13.692005 8.09 6.822004 10.11 7.45
AnnualizedReturn(%)
2.01
6.816.26
6.92
4.22
7.20
5.16 5.63
0
2
4
6
8
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.91 0.00Beta 0.82 1.00R2 0.91 1.00SharpeRatio 0.92 0.83Std.Deviation 7.32 8.55
GroupExposures(%)1
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100U.S.Quality,14.1EuropeValue, 16.8OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,1.4EmergingMarkets, 8.2
AssetBackedSecurities,2.9DevelopedRates,17.5
Japan,4.7U.S.OpportunisticValue,2.3
MultiStrategy,29.0EmergingDebt,3.1
EquityRegionalWeights(%)17.2
27.29.8
2.28.9
34.6
0.017.1
8.08.67.9
58.4
EmergingEuropeexUK
JapanOtherInternational
UnitedKingdomUnitedStates
Strategy Benchmark
EquityCharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 16.6 x 18.5 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.6 x 2.2 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 11.1 % 15.6 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $37.1 $46.2DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.2 % 2.4 %
BondPortfolio3BondPortfolioDuration 2.7 yearsCreditRatingsAAA 3.7% BB 4.9%AA 74.1% B 1.7%A 2.2% NR 0.5%BBB 9.4%
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GMORealReturnGlobalBalancedAssetAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance (%)
Net of Fees, USD -0.93
Gross of Fees, USD (Rep Account) -0.68
GMO Real Return Global Balanced Asset Allocation Blended Ind +0.97
Value Added -1.65
Equity EquityAlts CashBonds AltsCash Bonds
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12GMOLLC2014
GMOTaxManagedGlobalBalancedStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheGMOTaxManagedGlobalBalancedIndexisaninternallycomputedbenchmarkcomprisedof(i)60%MSCIACWI(AllCountryWorldIndex)(MSCIstandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)and(ii)40%BarclaysMuni7Year(68)Index.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
U.S.Equity CashIntl.DevelopedEquityEmergingEquity
AlternativeStrategiesFixedIncomeAbsoluteReturn
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 0.69 0.58YTD2014 2.02 5.02
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 10.86 12.782012 9.71 11.472011 1.34 0.272010 6.88 9.992009 14.29 23.902008 14.95 25.892007 7.16 7.122006 12.08 12.952005 9.91 5.912004 12.73 10.02
AnnualizedReturn(%)
2.02
6.09 5.60
7.55
5.02
7.69
5.477.12
0246810
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100 U.S.Quality,14.9EuropeValue, 18.3OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,1.1EmergingMarkets, 7.4
Cash&CashEquiv.,1.3
MunicipalBonds,33.3EmergingCountryDebt,2.0RiskPremium,2.6Japan,4.1U.S.OpportunisticValue,1.7
MultiStrategy,13.4
EquityRegionalWeights(%)15.5
29.98.6
1.99.1
35.1
10.315.3
7.27.77.1
52.4
EmergingEuropeexUK
JapanOtherInternational
UnitedKingdomUnitedStates
Strategy Benchmark
EquityCharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 16.9 x 18.3 xPrice/CashFlowHist1YrWtdMedian 10.7 x 13.7 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.6 x 2.1 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 13.4 % 15.3 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $36.0 $39.2DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.1 % 2.5 %
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.45 0.00Beta 0.85 1.00R2 0.96 1.00SharpeRatio 0.81 0.89Std.Deviation 7.42 8.57
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GMOTaxManagedGlobalBalancedStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 0.71GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 0.46TaxManagedGlobalBalancedIndex +0.58ValueAdded 1.04
CashAlts Bonds BondsAltsEquity CashEquity
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14GMOLLC2014
GMOGlobalAllCountryEquityAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheMSCIACWI++IndexisaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)GMOblendedbenchmarkofGlobalAllCountryEquityAllocationCompositethrough06/30/2014and(ii)MSCIACWI(AllCountryWorld)Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)thereafter.TheGMOblendedbenchmarkofGlobalAllCountryEquityAllocationCompositeiscomprisedofaweightedaverageofaccountbenchmarks;manyoftheaccountbenchmarksconsistofMSCIACWI(AllCountryWorldIndex)(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)orsomelikeproxyforeachmarketexposuretheyhave.Foreachunderlyingaccountbenchmark,theweightingofeachmarketindexwillvaryslightly.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.TheMSCIACWI(AllCountryWorld)Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)isanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofglobaldevelopedandemergingmarkets.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
U.S.EquityIntl.DevelopedEquity
EmergingEquityCash
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 2.20 0.41YTD2014 0.65 4.17
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 21.33 23.462012 14.74 16.342011 1.29 6.872010 10.12 12.942009 24.19 34.452008 31.41 41.822007 11.12 10.382006 18.87 20.342005 12.51 9.952004 17.62 14.86
AnnualizedReturn(%)
0.65
8.506.65
8.95
4.17
9.49
6.047.44
20246810
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.03 0.00Beta 0.90 1.00R2 0.96 1.00SharpeRatio 0.64 0.65Std.Deviation 13.20 14.41
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100
U.S.Quality,30.5
EuropeValue, 34.7
OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,2.8EmergingMarkets, 15.8Cash&CashEquiv.,1.5
Japan,9.6
U.S.OpportunisticValue,5.0
TopCountryWeights(%)35.6
9.6
8.7
8.4
7.4
52.4
7.2
7.1
3.3
3.1
UnitedStatesJapan
UnitedKingdomFrance
Germany
Strategy Benchmark
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 16.8 x 18.3 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.6 x 2.1 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 11.4 % 15.3 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $43.1 $39.2DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.2 % 2.5 %
TopHoldings3Company Country Sector %ofEquityExpressScriptsHldg UnitedStates HealthCare 2.1RoyalDutchShell UnitedKingdom Energy 2.1TotalS.A. France Energy 1.9PhilipMorrisInt'l. UnitedStates ConsumerStaples 1.7Amazon.comInc. UnitedStates ConsumerDisc. 1.7Total 9.5
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GMOGlobalAllCountryEquityAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 2.27GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 2.00MSCIACWI +0.41ValueAdded 2.41
EMU.S. Intl EMIntlU.S.
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16GMOLLC2014
GMOGlobalDevelopedEquityAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheMSCIWorld+IndexisaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)GMOblendedbenchmarkofGlobalDevelopedEquityAllocationCompositethrough06/30/2014and(ii)MSCIWorldIndex(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)thereafter.TheGMOblendedbenchmarkofGlobalDevelopedEquityAllocationCompositeiscomprisedofaweightedaverageofaccountbenchmarks;manyoftheaccountbenchmarksconsistofMSCIWorld(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)orsomelikeproxyforeachmarketexposuretheyhave.Foreachunderlyingaccountbenchmark,theweightingofeachmarketindexwillvaryslightly.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
U.S.EquityIntl.DevelopedEquity
EmergingEquityCash
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 1.86 1.01YTD2014 0.38 4.94
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 25.82 26.682012 14.14 15.842011 0.40 5.522010 9.25 11.772009 20.55 29.972008 33.19 40.702007 9.69 9.022006 20.22 20.052005 12.26 9.422004 17.36 13.64
AnnualizedReturn(%)
0.38
9.42
6.46
9.33
4.94
10.21
6.027.45
024681012
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.10 0.00Beta 0.91 1.00R2 0.96 1.00SharpeRatio 0.71 0.72Std.Deviation 13.18 14.17
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100
U.S.Quality,33.6
EuropeValue, 36.6
OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,3.0EmergingMarkets, 9.5Cash&CashEquiv.,1.6
Japan,10.2
U.S.OpportunisticValue,5.5
TopCountryWeights(%)39.1
10.2
9.1
8.8
7.9
58.4
8
7.9
3.6
3.4
UnitedStatesJapan
UnitedKingdomFrance
Germany
Strategy Benchmark
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 16.9 x 18.5 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.7 x 2.2 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 12.8 % 15.6 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $46.8 $46.2DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.1 % 2.4 %TopHoldings3Company Country Sector %ofEquityExpressScriptsHldg UnitedStates HealthCare 2.3RoyalDutchShell UnitedKingdom Energy 2.2TotalS.A. France Energy 2.0PhilipMorrisInt'l. UnitedStates ConsumerStaples 1.9Amazon.comInc. UnitedStates ConsumerDisc. 1.9Total 10.3
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GMOGlobalDevelopedEquityAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 2.24GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 1.87MSCIWorld +1.01ValueAdded 2.88
EMU.S. Intl EMIntlU.S.
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18GMOLLC2014
GMOGlobalFocusedEquityStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheGlobalFocusedEquityStrategydoesnothaveabenchmark.TheStrategyhasbeencomparedtotheMSCIAllCountryWorldIndexinanefforttocompareandcontrasttheStrategyversusabroadglobalequityindex.TheMSCIACWI(AllCountryWorld)Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)isanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofglobaldevelopedandemergingmarkets.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
2 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy MSCIACWI
4Q2014 2.35 0.41YTD2014 3.24 4.16
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 31.29 22.802012 19.71 16.13
AnnualizedReturn(%)
3.24
14.99
4.16
14.10
505101520
1year ITDStrategy MSCIACWI
RiskProfileSince12/31/111Strategy MSCIACWI
Alpha 2.68 0.00Beta 1.25 1.00R2 0.84 1.00SharpeRatio 1.04 1.34Std.Deviation 14.34 10.50Characteristics
Strategy MSCIACWIPrice/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 17.1 x 18.3 xPrice/CashFlowHist1YrWtdMedian 8.7 x 13.7 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.6 % 2.1 %DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg $1.9 $2.5TopTenHoldings2Company %ofEquitySamsungElectronicsCo. 3.7AmericanAirlines Group,Inc. 2.8UnitedContinentalHoldings Inc. 2.6TriMasCorp. 2.5MorganStanley 2.5GeneralMotorsCo. 2.5ComcastCorp. 2.5MedtronicInc. 2.5NVIDIACorp. 2.4AppleInc. 2.4Total 26.4
GICSSectorWeights(%)Under/Overweightvs.MSCIACWI Strategy MSCIACWI
14.9 12.11.8 9.78.6 8.0
19.1 21.86.9 11.6
20.0 10.512.4 13.912.2 5.42.2 3.81.7 3.4
2.87.9
0.62.7
4.79.5
1.56.8
1.61.7
ConsumerDisc.ConsumerStaples
EnergyFinancials
HealthCareIndustrials
InformationTech.Materials
Telecom.ServicesUtilities
RegionWeights(%)Underweight/OverweightAgainstMSCIACWI
6.01.0
2.83.0
0.30.61.1
2.91.5
Australia/NewZealandCanada
EmergingEuropeexUK
JapanSoutheastAsia
UnitedKingdomUnitedStates
Cash+UnrealizedG/L
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GMOGlobalFocusedEquityStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
The Global Focused Equity Strategy declined 2.4% net of fees for the quarter. The strategys reference benchmark, MSCI All Country World index, rose 0.4%.
Negative contributions came from holdings in Apache Corp, BPZ Resources, Methanex, and LyondellBasell in the United States. A position in Statoil in Norway also hurt returns. Apache, BPZ Resources, and Statoil traded down with other oil sensitive names. Energy companies everywhere have suffered. The drop in oil prices has been the result of oversupply and tepid demand growth, intensified by Saudi Arabias production and pricing strategy. Brent has fallen almost 70% in the quarter and oil names have been under pressure as lower oil prices imply lower selling prices and profit margins, less incentive for additional exploration, and potentially lower payouts to shareholders. LyondellBasell and Methanex, like other petrochemical companies, have benefited tremendously for a number of years from access to low natural gas while the rest of the world made competitive products with higher cost oil. As oil prices have declined, so too have profit margins. We believe that the stocks are very cheap at current levels and continue to hold them.
A positive contribution came from American Airlines, United Continental Airlines, and TriMas in the United States. Both American and United Airlines continue to benefit from the industry tailwinds of solid traffic trends and pricing, capacity discipline, and lower fuel costs. The stocks continue to be cheap despite the significant earnings growth that they offer and we still have conviction in both names. TriMas, a manufacturer and distributor of engineered and applied products, surprised investors by announcing a spin-off of their lowest margin business. The resulting portfolio of products and services is more focused, higher margin, and higher growth. We expect that the valuation discount between TriMas and the industrials sector will continue to narrow.
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20GMOLLC2014
GMOQualityStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheS&P500IndexisanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofU.S.largecapitalizationstocks.S&Pdoesnotguaranteetheaccuracy,adequacy,completenessoravailabilityofanydataorinformationandisnotresponsibleforanyerrorsoromissionsfromtheuseofsuchdataorinformation.ReproductionofthedataorinformationinanyformisprohibitedexceptwiththepriorwrittenpermissionofS&Poritsthirdpartylicensors.
5YearRiskProfile1Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 1.03 0.00Beta 0.79 1.00R2 0.88 1.00SharpeRatio 1.21 1.19Std.Deviation 10.87 12.89
RegionWeights(%)11.4
88.1
0.5
0.0
100.0
0.0
NonUS
US
Cash
Strategy Benchmark
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 20.2 x 19.0 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 4.2 x 2.8 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 21.0 % 18.9 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $124.1 $73.8Debt/EquityWtdMed 0.6 x 0.9 xDividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 2.0 % 2.0 %
TopHoldings2Company Sector %ofEquityOracleCorp. InformationTechnology 5.6ExpressScriptsHoldingCo HealthCare 5.1AppleInc. InformationTechnology 5.0MicrosoftCorp. InformationTechnology 4.8PhilipMorrisInternationalInc. ConsumerStaples 4.8Total 25.31 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
2 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
GICSSectorWeights(%)5.6
23.70.90.0
22.47.6
37.41.31.10.0
12.19.8
8.416.6
14.210.4
19.73.22.33.2
ConsumerDiscretionaryConsumerStaples
EnergyFinancials
HealthCareIndustrials
InformationTechnologyMaterials
TelecommunicationServicesUtilities
Strategy Benchmark
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 5.17 4.93YTD2014 12.54 13.69
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 25.47 32.392012 11.81 16.002011 11.84 2.112010 5.48 15.062009 19.89 26.462008 24.08 37.002007 6.04 5.492006 12.69 15.802005 0.79 4.912004 3.54 7.39
AnnualizedReturn(%)
12.54 13.25
7.23 7.00
13.6915.45
7.67 7.77
0
5
10
15
20
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
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GMOQualityStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) +5.09GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) +5.31S&P500 +4.93ValueAdded +0.38
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22GMOLLC2014
GMOResourcesStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheMSCIACWI(AllCountryWorld)CommodityProducersIndex(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)isanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedoflistedlargeandmidcapitalizationcommodityproducerswithintheglobaldevelopedandemergingmarkets.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
2 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 18.58 14.05YTD2014 16.79 14.69
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 4.39 3.312012 9.23 1.96
AnnualizedReturn(%)
16.79
1.74
14.69
3.50
20151050
1year ITDStrategy Benchmark
RiskProfileSince12/31/111Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 2.02 0.00Beta 1.07 1.00R2 0.95 1.00SharpeRatio 0.11 0.23Std.Deviation 16.93 15.42
TopCountryWeights(%)16.8
12.1
10
9.2
8.4
2.1
18.4
2.6
41.7
1.1
Japan
UnitedKingdomRussia
UnitedStatesNorway
Strategy Benchmark
GICSSectorWeights(%)0.02.0
61.80.00.0
16.30.0
13.30.0
6.5
0.02.1
68.50.00.00.00.0
29.40.00.0
ConsumerDiscretionaryConsumerStaples
EnergyFinancials
HealthCareIndustrials
InformationTechnologyMaterials
TelecommunicationServicesUtilities
Strategy Benchmark
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 9.5 x 11.6 xEarnings/ShareF'castLTMedianGrowthRate 5.6 x 5.6 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 10.8 % 11.7 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $23.1 $46.0DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 5.0 % 3.9 %
TopHoldings2Company Country Sector %ofEquityCNOOCLtd. China Energy 5.1BPPLC UnitedKingdom Energy 5.1RoyalDutchShell UnitedKingdom Energy 5.0TotalS.A. France Energy 4.8LukOilOAO Russia Energy 4.7Total 24.7
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GMOResourcesStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 18.94GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 18.45MSCIACWICommodityProducers 14.05ValueAdded 4.40
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GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100
EuropeValue, 54.0
OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,4.4EmergingMarkets, 25.1Cash&CashEquiv.,1.5
Japan,15.0
GMOInternationalAllCountryEquityAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheMSCIACWIexUSA+IndexisaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)GMOblendedbenchmarkofInternationalAllCountryEquityAllocationCompositethrough6/30/2014and(ii)MSCIACWIexUSAIndex(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)thereafter.TheGMOblendedbenchmarkofInternationalAllCountryEquityAllocationCompositeiscomprisedofaweightedaverageofaccountbenchmarks;manyoftheaccountbenchmarksconsistofMSCIACWI(AllCountryWorld)exU.S.Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)orsomelikeproxyforeachmarketexposuretheyhave.Foreachunderlyingaccountbenchmark,theweightingofeachmarketindexwillvaryslightly.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
Intl.DevelopedEquity EmergingEquity Cash
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 5.48 3.87YTD2014 6.22 3.88
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 16.71 15.472012 16.82 16.902011 11.31 13.632010 12.74 10.822009 27.77 40.162008 40.96 45.262007 17.39 16.082006 25.91 26.942005 19.03 16.712004 24.06 21.11
AnnualizedReturn(%)
6.22
5.04 5.437.27
3.88
4.43 5.06 5.54
1050
5
10
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
TopCountryWeights(%)15.0
13.5
13.0
11.6
5.0
15.0
14.9
6.9
6.5
4.7
Japan
UnitedKingdomFrance
Germany
China
Strategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.68 0.00Beta 0.98 1.00R2 0.97 1.00SharpeRatio 0.30 0.27Std.Deviation 16.37 16.39Characteristics
Strategy BenchmarkPrice/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 13.1 x 17.1 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.2 x 1.6 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 9.1 % 11.3 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $21.9 $23.4DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.9 % 3.0 %TopHoldings3Company Country Sector %ofEquityRoyalDutchShell UnitedKingdom Energy 3.2TotalS.A. France Energy 3.0NissanMotorCo.Ltd. Japan ConsumerDisc. 2.1BPPLC UnitedKingdom Energy 2.1AstraZenecaPLC UnitedKingdom HealthCare 2.1Total 12.5
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GMOInternationalAllCountryEquityAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 5.42GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 5.05MSCIACWIexUSA 3.87ValueAdded 1.18
EMIntl EMIntl
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GMOInternationalDevelopedEquityAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheMSCIEAFE++IndexisaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)GMOblendedbenchmarkofInternationalDevelopedEquityAllocationCompositethrough06/30/2014and(ii)MSCIEAFE(Europe,Australasia,andFarEast)Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)thereafter.TheGMOblendedbenchmarkofInternationalDevelopedEquityAllocationCompositeiscomprisedofaweightedaverageofaccountbenchmarks;manyoftheaccountbenchmarksconsistofMSCIEAFE(Europe,Australasia,andFarEast)(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)orsomelikeproxyforeachmarketexposuretheyhave.Foreachunderlyingaccountbenchmark,theweightingofeachmarketindexwillvaryslightly.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
Intl.DevelopedEquity EmergingEquity Cash
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 5.54 3.57YTD2014 5.97 4.90
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 24.13 22.782012 17.09 17.322011 9.45 12.142010 10.58 7.932009 19.84 32.162008 38.39 43.332007 12.69 11.582006 25.50 26.622005 15.56 14.412004 24.89 21.17
AnnualizedReturn(%)
5.97
6.48 5.148.06
4.90
5.37 4.636.19
1050
5
10
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100
EuropeValue, 65.0
OtherInt'l.OpportunisticValue,5.2EmergingMarkets, 10.0Cash&CashEquiv.,1.8
Japan,18.1
TopCountryWeights(%)18.1
16.2
15.7
14
4.9
21.2
21.1
9.7
9.2
3.5
Japan
UnitedKingdomFrance
Germany
Spain
Strategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 1.33 0.00Beta 0.96 1.00R2 0.97 1.00SharpeRatio 0.40 0.32Std.Deviation 16.14 16.58Characteristics
Strategy BenchmarkPrice/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 13.6 x 17.9 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.2 x 1.6 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 8.7 % 10.8 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $25.5 $29.7DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.8 % 3.0 %TopHoldings3Company Country Sector %ofEquityRoyalDutchShell UnitedKingdom Energy 3.9TotalS.A. France Energy 3.6NissanMotorCo.Ltd. Japan ConsumerDisc. 2.5BPPLC UnitedKingdom Energy 2.5AstraZenecaPLC UnitedKingdom HealthCare 2.5Total 15.0
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GMOInternationalDevelopedEquityAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 5.53GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 5.07MSCIEAFE 3.57ValueAdded 1.50
EMIntl EMIntl
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GMOInternationalEquityStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheMSCIEAFE(Europe,Australasia,andFarEast)Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)isanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofinternationallargeandmidcapitalizationstocks.TheMSCIEAFE+(Europe,Australasia,andFarEast)IndexisaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)theMSCIEAFE(Europe,Australasia,andFarEast)ValueIndex(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)through06/30/2014and(ii)theMSCIEAFE(Europe,Australasia,andFarEast)Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)thereafter.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered arecommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
Intl.DevelopedEquity Cash
TotalReturn(%)Strategy MSCIEAFE MSCIEAFE+
4Q2014 5.32 3.57 3.57YTD2014 5.97 4.90 3.79
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 25.62 22.78 22.952012 12.98 17.32 17.692011 10.18 12.14 12.172010 7.53 7.75 3.252009 21.41 31.78 34.232008 40.31 43.38 44.092007 10.21 11.17 5.962006 25.78 26.34 30.382005 13.98 13.54 13.802004 25.23 20.25 24.33
AnnualizedReturn(%)
5.97
5.21 3.97
7.89
4.90
5.33 4.43 5.23
3.79
4.77 4.076.97
1050
5
10
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy MSCIEAFE MSCIEAFE+
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100
EuropeValue, 72.3
OtherInt'l. OpportunisticValue,5.7Cash&CashEquiv.,1.9Japan,20.1
TopCountryWeights(%)20.1
18.0
17.5
15.5
5.4
21.2
21.1
9.7
9.2
3.5
Japan
UnitedKingdomFrance
Germany
Spain
Strategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.70 0.00Beta 0.94 1.00R2 0.98 1.00SharpeRatio 0.31 0.27Std.Deviation 16.68 17.45Characteristics
Strategy BenchmarkPrice/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 13.7 x 17.9 xPrice/CashFlowHist1YrWtdMedian 5.5 x 10.7 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.2 x 1.6 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 8.7 % 10.8 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $30.4 $29.7DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 3.8 % 3.0 %TopHoldings3Company Country Sector %ofEquityRoyalDutchShell UnitedKingdom Energy 4.4TotalS.A. France Energy 4.0NissanMotorCo.Ltd. Japan ConsumerDisc. 2.8BPPLC UnitedKingdom Energy 2.8AstraZenecaPLC UnitedKingdom HealthCare 2.8Total 16.8
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GMOInternationalEquityStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) 5.62GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) 5.06MSCIEAFE 3.57ValueAdded 1.49
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GMOInternationalActiveEAFEStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheMSCIEAFE(Europe,Australasia,andFarEast)Index(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)isanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofinternationallargeandmidcapitalizationstocks.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
1 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
2 Portfolio holdings are percent of equity. They are subject to change and shouldnot be considered a recommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 5.22 3.57YTD2014 11.04 4.90
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 24.11 22.782012 14.92 17.322011 11.65 12.142010 5.01 7.752009 25.53 31.782008 41.24 43.382007 10.58 11.172006 27.52 26.342005 13.52 13.542004 22.33 20.25
AnnualizedReturn(%)
11.04
3.32 3.35
11.50
4.90
5.33 4.438.86
15105051015
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile1Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 2.06 0.00Beta 1.01 1.00R2 0.98 1.00SharpeRatio 0.19 0.32Std.Deviation 16.87 16.59
TopOverweightHoldings2CompanyMitsubishiTokyoFinancialGroupInc. 3.9SumitomoMitsuiFinancialGroupInc. 3.9SamsungElectronicsCo. 3.5PeugeotS.A. 3.4DeutscheTelekomAG 3.0E.ONAG 2.8NokiaCorp. 2.5TelecomItalia S.p.A. 2.0MediasetS.p.A. 1.9KDDICorp. 1.7
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 16.8 x 17.9 xPrice/CashFlowHist1YrWtdMedian 7.0 x 10.7 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.2 x 1.6 xDividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 2.8 % 3.0 %
GICSSectorWeights(%)Under/Overweightvs.Benchmark Strategy Benchmark
17.1 12.45.9 11.14.1 5.7
27.6 25.92.1 11.09.3 12.6
10.9 4.83.6 7.6
11.0 5.08.5 3.9
4.75.2
1.61.7
8.93.3
6.14.0
6.04.6
ConsumerDisc.ConsumerStaples
EnergyFinancials
HealthCareIndustrials
InformationTech.Materials
Telecom.ServicesUtilities
RegionWeights(%)Underweight/OverweightAgainstBenchmark
4.46.5
0.6
0.32.0
4.54.0
Australia/NewZealandEmerging
EuropeexUKJapan
SoutheastAsiaUnitedKingdom
Cash+UnrealizedG/L
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GMOInternationalActiveEAFEStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
The International Active EAFE Strategy fell 5.2% net of fees in the fourth quarter; the strategy was 1.7 percentage points behind the MSCI EAFE index, which declined 3.6%.
Country selection was behind the benchmark. Our positioning in Europe subtracted from returns, particularly an overweight position in Italy, as the market underperformed MSCI EAFE in the quarter.
Stock selection also lagged the benchmark in the fourth quarter. Holdings in Europe underperformed, largely due to financials and energy companies.
European financials struggled as the much anticipated asset quality review (AQR) for European banks did not inspire enough investor confidence to make up for the stop-start recovery in Europe and the ECBs dragging its feet on QE. We are encouraged that now that the AQR is complete the ECB can embark on QE.
Energy companies everywhere, including Europe, have suffered. The drop in oil prices has been the result of oversupply and tepid demand growth, intensified by Saudi Arabias production and pricing strategy. Brent has fallen almost 70% in the quarter and big oil names have been under pressure as a major part of the investment case for these companies depends on the ability to generate strong free cash flows in the near future. We continue to see some value in energy stocks, particularly in Europe, but a lower-for-longer oil price has impaired the investment thesis for some of our holdings. As a result, we have sold our energy position down to neutral and have kept only the stocks with dividends that we believe are safe at current oil prices.
On the positive side, stock selection in Korea helped returns as a holding in an information technology company outperformed. The combination of a November buyback announcement, the news of a dividend increase, and the bottoming of negative earnings provisions led to a rally in the share price.
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GMOInternationalActiveForeignSmallCompaniesStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheS&PDevelopedexU.S.SmallCapIndexisanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofthesmallcapitalizationstockcomponentoftheS&PBroadMarketIndex(BMI).TheBMIincludeslistedsharesofcompaniesfromdevelopedandemergingcountrieswithatotalavailablemarketcapitalization(float)ofatleastthelocalequivalentof$100millionUSD.TheS&PDevelopedexU.S.SmallCapIndexrepresentsthebottom15%ofavailablemarketcapitalization(float)oftheBMIineachcountry.
1 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
2 Portfolio holdings are percent of equity. They are subject to change and shouldnot be considered a recommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 3.70 2.59YTD2014 9.53 3.42
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 28.92 26.062012 21.64 18.552011 15.21 14.492010 24.76 21.962009 47.63 45.072008 45.91 47.672007 8.00 7.322006 36.24 29.422005 18.91 22.102004 29.30 28.73
AnnualizedReturn(%)
9.53
8.46 7.6910.79
3.42
8.52 6.84 7.13
15105051015
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
TopOverweightHoldings2CompanyMediasetS.p.A. 1.7IncitecPivotLtd. 1.7SopraGroup 1.5AscianoGroup 1.4TollHoldingsLtd. 1.4PeugeotS.A. 1.3Mediobanca BancadiCreditoFinanziarioS.p.A. 1.3FaureciaS.A. 1.3TymanPlc 1.3IzumiCo.Ltd. 1.3
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 18.3 x 20.0 xPrice/CashFlowHist1YrWtdMedian 10.3 x 12.5 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.4 x 1.5 xDividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 2.3 % 2.4 %
GICSSectorWeights(%)Under/Overweightvs.Benchmark Strategy Benchmark
26.4 17.93.0 5.64.2 3.2
24.6 22.32.3 6.9
20.7 21.48.2 8.7
10.0 10.10.7 1.40.0 2.4
8.52.6
1.02.3
4.60.70.50.1
0.72.4
ConsumerDisc.ConsumerStaples
EnergyFinancials
HealthCareIndustrials
InformationTech.Materials
Telecom.ServicesUtilities
5YearRiskProfile1Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.27 0.00Beta 0.96 1.00R2 0.98 1.00SharpeRatio 0.51 0.50Std.Deviation 16.46 16.94
RegionWeights(%)Underweight/OverweightAgainstBenchmark
3.0
3.8
3.6
0.5
6.14.1
3.2
Australia/NewZealandEmerging
EuropeexUKJapan
SoutheastAsiaUnitedKingdom
Cash+UnrealizedG/L
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GMOInternationalActiveForeignSmallCompaniesStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
The International Active Foreign Small Companies Strategy underperformed the S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap index by 1.1 percentage points in the fourth quarter, declining 3.7% net of fees while the benchmark fell 2.6%.
Country selection was behind the benchmark in the quarter. Our positioning in Europe subtracted from returns, particularly an overweight position in Italy, as the market underperformed the benchmark in the quarter. This was somewhat offset by an underweight position in Canada, which added to returns.
Stock selection also lagged the benchmark in the fourth quarter. Our holdings in Canada and Korea underperformed. In Canada, the portfolio was particularly hurt by the small-cap energy companies, as energy companies everywhere have suffered. The drop in oil prices has been the result of oversupply and tepid demand growth, intensified by Saudi Arabias production and pricing strategy. Brent has fallen almost 70% in the quarter and oil sensitive names have been under pressure as lower oil prices imply lower selling prices and profit margins, less incentive for additional exploration, and potentially lower payouts to shareholders. Koreas DGB financial fell after announcing a highly dilutive rights issue. While the company says it is raising money for future growth, the market is skeptical. On the positive side, stock selection in Europe did well.
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GMOU.S.EquityAllocationStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
GroupExposures(%)1
0
20
40
60
80
100
U.S.Quality,84.4
Cash&CashEquiv.,1.6U.S.OpportunisticValue,13.9U.S.Small,0.1
U.S.Equity Cash
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheRussell3000+++IndexisaninternallymaintainedbenchmarkcomputedbyGMO,comprisedof(i)GMOblendedbenchmarkofU.S.EquityAllocationCompositethrough06/30/2014and(ii)Russell3000thereafter.TheGMOblendedbenchmarkofU.S.EquityAllocationCompositeiscomprisedofaweightedaverageofaccountbenchmarks;manyoftheaccountbenchmarksconsistofS&P500,Russell3000orsomelikeproxyforeachmarketexposuretheyhave.Foreachunderlyingaccountbenchmark,theweightingofeachmarketindexwillvaryslightly.TheindexisinternallyblendedbyGMOandmaintainedonamonthlybasis.S&Pdoesnotguaranteetheaccuracy,adequacy,completenessoravailabilityofanydataorinformationandisnotresponsibleforanyerrorsoromissionsfromtheuseofsuchdataorinformation.ReproductionofthedataorinformationinanyformisprohibitedexceptwiththepriorwrittenpermissionofS&Poritsthirdpartylicensors.RussellInvestmentGroupisthesourceandownerofthetrademarks,servicemarksandcopyrightsrelatedtotheRussellIndexes.RussellisatrademarkofRussellInvestmentGroup.
1 The groups indicated above represent exposures determined pursuant toproprietary methodologies and are subject to change over time.
2 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
3 Portfolio holdings are percent of equity. They are subject to change and shouldnot be considered a recommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 3.55 5.24YTD2014 9.76 12.76
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 27.95 32.852012 12.25 16.212011 9.91 1.582010 7.43 16.262009 20.54 27.462008 27.87 37.152007 2.25 5.392006 9.93 15.712005 3.68 5.532004 10.74 11.45
AnnualizedReturn(%)
9.76
13.23
6.55
10.7812.76
15.51
7.8010.36
0
5
10
15
20
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
GICSSectorWeights(%)9.9
17.89.6
2.020.3
7.531.5
1.30.00.0
12.19.8
8.416.6
14.210.4
19.73.22.33.2
ConsumerDiscretionaryConsumerStaples
EnergyFinancials
HealthCareIndustrials
InformationTechnologyMaterials
TelecommunicationServicesUtilities
Strategy Benchmark
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMed 20.2 x 19.0 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 3.8 x 2.8 xReturnonEquityHist1YrMed 20.6 % 18.9 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $126.7 $73.8DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 1.9 % 2.0 %
TopHoldings3Company Sector %ofEquityExpressScriptsHoldingCo HealthCare 5.9PhilipMorrisInternationalInc. ConsumerStaples 4.8Amazon.comInc. ConsumerDiscretionary 4.8OracleCorp. InformationTechnology 4.7MicrosoftCorp. InformationTechnology 4.7Total 24.9
5YearRiskProfile2Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 0.66 0.00Beta 0.81 1.00R2 0.91 1.00SharpeRatio 1.18 1.17Std.Deviation 11.19 13.21
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GMOU.S.EquityAllocationStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
Performance(%)NetofFees,USD(RepAccount) +3.41GrossofFees,USD(RepAccount) +3.53S&P500 +4.93ValueAdded 1.41
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STRATEGYPROFILE
36GMOLLC2014
GMOEmergingMarketsStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheS&P/IFCICompositeIndexisanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofemergingmarketsstocks.S&Pdoesnotguaranteetheaccuracy,adequacy,completenessoravailabilityofanydataorinformationandisnotresponsibleforanyerrorsoromissionsfromtheuseofsuchdataorinformation.ReproductionofthedataorinformationinanyformisprohibitedexceptwiththepriorwrittenpermissionofS&Poritsthirdpartylicensors.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 5.03 4.57YTD2014 5.92 1.12
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 5.19 0.572012 15.19 18.892011 16.95 19.032010 20.20 20.642009 71.89 81.032008 55.74 53.742007 37.22 40.282006 29.51 35.112005 40.15 35.192004 26.54 28.11
AnnualizedReturn(%)
5.92
0.51
6.87 7.29
1.12
2.69
9.375.73
105051015
1year 5years 10years ITDStrategy Benchmark
5YearRiskProfile1Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 2.24 0.00Beta 1.02 1.00R2 0.97 1.00SharpeRatio 0.02 0.14Std.Deviation 19.05 18.37
TopTenHoldings2Company %ofEquitySamsungElectronicsCo.Ltd. 5.3China ConstructionBankCorp. 3.3Industrial&CommercialBankofChina Lt 3.2BankofChina Ltd. 2.8Surgutneftegaz 2.2KGHMPolskaMiedzS.A. 2.2HDFCBankLtd. 2.1China MobileLtd. 2.1GazpromOAO 1.9BancodoBrasilS.A. 1.7Total 26.8
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 9.8 x 15.9 xPrice/CashFlowHist1YrWtdMedian 6.1 x 10.1 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 1.0 x 1.5 xReturnonEquityHist1YrAvg 11.4 % 10.8 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $4.8 $6.2NumberofEquityHoldings 418 2,513DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 4.4 % 2.9 %
RegionWeights(%)Underweight/OverweightAgainstBenchmark
0.93.7
13.20.1
6.73.8
DevelopedEastAsiaEurope
Latin/SouthAmericaMideast/Africa
SouthAsiaGICSSectorWeights(%)
Under/Overweightvs.Benchmark Strategy Benchmark7.1 10.11.9 7.814 6.9
29.3 27.91.6 2.83.1 8.2
16.8 18.87.7 7.810 6.48.6 3.4
3.05.9
7.11.4
1.25.1
2.00.1
3.65.2
ConsumerDisc.ConsumerStaples
EnergyFinancials
HealthCareIndustrials
InformationTech.Materials
Telecom.ServicesUtilities
1 Alpha is a measure of riskadjusted return; Beta is a measure of a portfoliossensitivity to the market; R2 is a measure of how well a portfolio tracks themarket; Sharpe Ratio is the return over the risk free rate per unit of risk; Std.Deviation is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio. Risk profile data is net.
2 Portfolio holdings are percent of equity. They are subject to change and shouldnot be considered a recommendation to buy individual securities.
The above information is based on a representative account in the Strategyselected because it has the fewest restrictions and best represents theimplementation of the Strategy.
QUARTERLYATTRIBUTION
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37GMOLLC2014
GMOEmergingMarketsStrategy
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not predictive of future performance. Returns are shown after the deduction of management fees, transactioncosts and other expenses, but before custody charges, withholding taxes, and other indirect expenses. The returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and other income.
The Emerging Markets Strategy lost 5.0% net of fees in the fourth quarter, underperforming the 4.6% drop in the S&P/IFCI Composite by 0.5%. Overall, country-sector allocation detracted 1.5% but stock selection added 0.8%.
Emerging markets had a good start to the quarter on the back of positive reforms in China and India. The gains were wiped out later by a steep fall in crude oil prices and a general dampening in demand for riskier assets. Country returns varied over the quarter, ranging from an 11.6% jump in Turkey to a 32.9% drop in Russia. Sector returns were more clustered, varying from a 1.6% rise in Financials to a fall of 24.5% for Energy.
Investor sentiment in Brazil deteriorated as Dilma Rousseff was re-elected president. The stock market preferred the opposition candidate who had promised a move away from the micromanaging style of the current government. Further depressing sentiment was the drop in crude oil prices and a corruption scandal at Petrobras. Some relief came at the end of the quarter from the appointment of a market-friendly team at the finance ministry, engendering hopes for an improvement in fiscal policy. Our overweight in Brazil Utilities and Telecommunications negatively impacted performance.
Stocks in China gained from speculation the government is pushing forward with market reforms and the restructuring of state-owned companies. The government pressed state-owned companies to adjust prices to reflect market conditions. Investors also placed funds into Chinese equities in anticipation of the start of an exchange link with Hong Kong. A further boost in sentiment came from an easing of restrictions on mortgage loans and from the central bank unexpectedly lowering rates. The action was prompted by signs of a deeper slowdown than expected. Also helping the market was the drop in oil prices as China is a major crude oil importer. Our overweight in China Financials and Telecommunications added to performance.
Indian stocks jumped as investors saw the government accelerating policy changes to boost economic growth. Prime Minister Modi, fresh off a landslide victory in May, ended price controls on diesel, raised natural-gas tariffs, and relaxed rules on foreign investment in property development. The government also clarified its policy on mining and selling coal. Stocks in India rose as the crude oil price dropped. India imports about 80% of its oil and the oil import bill has been a major driver of its worrisome current account deficit. Inflation has dropped to 5.5% from a high of 11.2% last year. This, along with the fall in oil prices, has boosted market expectations of a cut in interest rates. Our overweight in India Financials contributed to performance.
The Russian stock market fell on fears of an escalation in the Ukraine crisis as the Ukrainian government accused Russia of supplying arms to the rebels. Also deeply depressing sentiment was the steep fall in crude oil prices. Commodities constitute the bulk of Russias exports and about half of its budget revenue comes from oil and gas taxes. The Russian central bank raised its key interest rate to the highest since September 2013. It also lowered its forecast for economic growth in 2015 to zero and pushed back its estimate for meeting an inflation target of 4% by one year from 2016. Our overweight in Russia Energy and Financials detracted from performance.
Stock selection was additive to performance, particularly in Russia Energy and Korea IT.
December31,2014
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STRATEGYPROFILE
38GMOLLC2014
GMOEmergingDomesticOpportunitiesStrategyPERFORMANCENETOFFEES
Performancedataquotedrepresentspastperformanceandisnotpredictiveoffutureperformance.Returnsareshownafterthedeductionofmanagementfees,transactioncostsandotherexpenses,butbeforecustodycharges,withholdingtaxes,andotherindirectexpenses.Thereturnsassumethereinvestmentofdividendsandotherincome.TheEmergingDomesticOpportunitiesStrategydoesnothaveabenchmark.TheStrategyhasbeencomparedtotheMSCIEmergingMarketsIndexinanefforttocompareandcontrasttheStrategyversusabroademergingmarketsindex.TheMSCIEmergingMarketsIndex(MSCIStandardIndexSeries,netofwithholdingtax)isanindependentlymaintainedandwidelypublishedindexcomprisedofglobalemergingmarketslargeandmidcapitalizationstocks.MSCIdatamaynotbereproducedorusedforanyotherpurpose.MSCIprovidesnowarranties,hasnotpreparedorapprovedthisreport,andhasnoliabilityhereunder.
TotalReturn(%)Strategy Benchmark
4Q2014 0.83 4.50YTD2014 0.30 2.19
AnnualTotalReturn(%)2013 3.80 2.602012 24.33 18.222011 8.99 20.06
AnnualizedReturn(%)
0.30
4.30
2.19 2.76420246
1year ITDStrategy Benchmark
RiskProfileSince3/31/112Strategy Benchmark
Alpha 6.32 0.00Beta 0.74 1.00R2 0.81 1.00SharpeRatio 0.29 0.16Std.Deviation 14.69 18.00
TopTenHoldings3Company %ofEquityHDFCBankLtd. 5.1ColgatePalmoliveCo. 4.1Industrial&CommercialBankofChina Ltd. 3.2LupinLtd. 3.2Baidu.comInc. 2.8AbbottLaboratories 2.2BrillianceChna AutmtiveHldgs 1.9Raia DrogasilSA 1.8BDOUnibankInc 1.7China MobileLtd. 1.6Total 27.6
CharacteristicsStrategy Benchmark
Price/EarningsHist1YrWtdMedian 20.5 x 15.6 xPrice/CashFlowHist1YrWtdMedian 17.6 x 9.9 xPrice/BookHist1YrWtdAvg 2.8 x 1.5 xReturnonEquityHist1YrAvg 15.9 % 11.5 %MarketCapWeightedMedian$Bil $3.5 $8.4NumberofEquityHoldings 116 834DividendYieldHist1YrWtdAvg 2