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Adventurous Core Portfolio 2016
Annual Review
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Contents
Adventurous Core Portfolio – Outline ................................................................. 3
Market Review ..................................................................................................... 4
Risk-Return .......................................................................................................... 5
Sector Performance ............................................................................................. 7
Portfolio Breakdown ............................................................................................ 9
Core Portfolio Performance Summary ............................................................... 10
Notable Contributors ........................................................................................ 13
Notable Detractors ............................................................................................ 14
Portfolio Activity................................................................................................ 15
Glossary ............................................................................................................. 17
Notes ................................................................................................................. 18
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Adventurous Core Portfolio – Outline
Investment Philosophy Core Portfolio Profile Core Portfolio Aim
At Searchlight Investments we subscribe to Modern
Portfolio Theory which aims to maximise return for
a given amount of risk or to minimise risk for a given
level of expected return. Our bespoke suite of Core
Portfolios and Satellite Baskets is constructed with
appropriate maximisation of both the number of
asset classes and ‘best of breed’ fund managers
whose varied styles and skill-sets blend together to
produce an all-weather performance standard. We
carefully select both actively managed and passive
funds focusing on excellent value for money by
controlling management costs whilst ensuring
strong and consistent performance.
The investment objective is to achieve sustainable
returns commensurate with a moderately balanced
medium to high risk approach. The portfolio will
have a high allocation to UK and global equities,
positioning the portfolio for growth opportunities.
Suitable for risk tolerant investors or investors
whose capacity for loss allows them to tolerate a
fair level of fluctuations in the value of their
investments in anticipation of possible higher
returns.
The portfolio aims to produce capital growth in excess of 1.5% per annum above inflation (CPI) over the longer term.
The portfolio has an additional aim to minimise volatility through diversification across different markets and asset classes.
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Index performance data is twelve months total return cumulative performance to 31 December 2016 in local currency terms.
Market Review Twelve months to 31 December 2016
Global equity markets ended 2016 on a positive note
with major indices in the US and UK touching all-time
highs in December. After a turbulent start to the year the
bulls took control of market sentiment and the MSCI
World Index booked impressive yearly returns of 9.0%.
Not even the political earthquakes of Brexit and Donald
Trump’s election victory could dampen market
enthusiasm as benchmark indices in both countries
completed the year with double-digit returns. Even
troubled European markets staged a strong recovery in
the second half of the year with Asia the only region to
struggle against a strong dollar and growing risks in
China.
November’s presidential election dominated the news
cycle for much of the year in the US and Trump’s shock
triumph heralds a fundamental pivot in policy approach
from Washington. Investors chose to focus on the
prospects of greater fiscal stimulus rather than the threat
of increased trade protectionism, with a late surge
handing the S&P 500 annual returns of 11.2%. Ongoing
improvements in the domestic economy – which
expanded by 3.5% in the third quarter – also supported
market optimism which wasn’t even dented by the
Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision in December to hike
interest rates by 25 points.
European markets had a torrid start to the year but
eventually joined the bulls and the MSCI EMU Index (an
index of European developed market equities) finished
2016 with returns of 4.3%. The ECB gave investors
another jolt by expanding its Quantitative Easing (QE)
programme in March and then announcing in December
that it would be extended until at least end-2017. By that
point the regional economy was showing clear signs of
improved health with falling unemployment, increased
activity and improved stability in the banking sector. At
the same time political storm clouds loomed as
Eurosceptic movements gained momentum across the
region. There will be pivotal elections in Germany, France
and probably Italy during 2017, as well as the start of
complex negotiations over Brexit, making the next 12
months decisive for the future of European integration.
The Brexit result had an immediate impact in the UK as
Prime Minister David Cameron resigned and Theresa
May took on the mandate to lead the country out of the
European Union (EU). May pledged to begin formal
negotiations with Brussels by the end of March 2017 but
legal challenges and high-level resignations are
threatening this timetable.
In the meantime investors focused on encouraging post-
Brexit data that defied the doomsayers and propelled the
FTSE All Share Index to bumper returns of 16.8%. The
Bank of England played its part by cutting its policy rate
to a new historic low of 0.25%, though issued warnings
about slower growth and higher inflation in 2017.
Elsewhere, Japan’s TOPIX eked out a barely positive
return of 0.3% in 2016 despite a series of stimulus
measures from the Bank of Japan. Chinese equities were
the big losers of the year with the Shanghai Composite
benchmark tumbling 12.3% as panicky investors fretted
over the state of the world’s second-largest economy
and future trade relations with the Trump
administration. At the other end of the scale Brazil’s
Bovespa returned 38.9% in 2016 as parliament ousted
President Dilma Rousseff and welcomed a new business-
friendly leader, Michel Temer.
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Portfolio performance data is indicative only and excludes any ongoing service charges.
Risk-Return Position over three years to 31 December 2016
PORTFOLIO/INDEX SECTOR 3 YEAR
PERFORMANCE 3 YEAR
VOLATILITY
SEARCHLIGHT ADVENTUROUS CORE PORTFOLIO - 34.4 7.6
FTSE Actuaries UK Conventional Gilts All Stocks UK Gilts 26.1 7.4
IBOXX UK Sterling Corporate All Maturities UK Corporate Bonds 26.2 6.8
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Broad Market Global Bonds 34.9 10.3
IPD UK All Property UK Property 38.0 2.6
FTSE All Share UK Equities 19.3 9.7
MSCI World Developed Market Equities 49.9 9.8
S&P 500 North America 69.7 10.1
MSCI Europe Excluding UK Europe Excluding UK 23.8 12.2
TSE TOPIX Japan 49.3 12.6
MSCI AC Asia Pacific Excluding Japan Asia Pacific Excluding Japan 33.3 14.8
MSCI Emerging Markets Emerging Market Equities 24.0 16.3
Investment Association Targeted Absolute Return Sector Targeted Absolute Return 6.4 1.8
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Risk-Return Position over three years to 31 December 2016
Adventurous Core Portfolio
UK GiltsUK Corporate Bonds
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Sector Performance Twelve months to 31 December 2016
Targeted Absolute Return
The sector includes funds adopting a broad range of absolute return strategies targeting
a positive return in a variety of market conditions over the medium to long term. The
sector endured a difficult year with many funds failing to achieve their performance
targets caught out by key events including Brexit and Trump’s election. However, the
absolute return objective attracted investors and hence it was the best selling IA sector
over 2016.
Global
Global equity markets performed well in what was a volatile year. The beginning of the
year was dominated by sell-offs with China’s slowdown, low commodity prices and the
EU referendum dominating investor sentiment. In the second half of 2016 support from
central banks and a weaker sterling benefitted returns. Markets were also resilient to
the US election result with president-elect Donald Trump’s fiscal stimulus plans boosting
investor confidence.
Global Emerging Markets
Emerging markets rebounded after a difficult first quarter. The easing in US dollar
strength and increases in oil prices after OPEC’s announcement of production cuts was
supportive for returns. Brazil performed strongly on the back of its improved political
environment. Expectations of Fed rate hikes in 2017 and US president-elect Donald
Trump’s stance on trade are likely to provide headwinds to emerging markets.
Asia Pacific Excluding Japan
Asia Pacific equity markets performed well throughout the period, however the region
sits on a concerning backdrop. China continues to undergo structural reforms, however,
currency devaluation, capital outflows and high levels of debt pose a long-term risk to
the country’s fragile economy. In India investors were surprised by the government’s
overnight ban on high denomination currency to tackle corruption.
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IA UK Gilts
IA Sterling Corporate Bond
IA Sterling Strategic Bond
IA Global Bonds
IA Property
IA UK All Companies
IA UK Equity Income
IA UK Smaller Companies
IA North America
IA Europe Excluding UK
IA Japan
IA Asia Pacific Excluding Japan
IA Global Emerging Markets
IA Global
IA Global Equity Income
IA Technology & Telecoms
IA Targeted Absolute Return
Total Return (%)
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Sector Performance
Japan
The Japanese yen appreciated for most of the year despite the Bank of Japan’s attempts
to devalue the currency. Furthermore, there was increased demand for the yen in the
period post-Brexit given its status as a ‘safe-haven’ asset. Overall equities were resilient
to these currency fluctuations with the TOPIX returning 23.4% over the year.
Europe Excluding UK
European markets continued to be supported by the ECB’s QE program. In Italy prime
minister Mario Renzi resigned after losing the referendum on constitutional change.
Spain re-elected Mariano Rajoy as prime-minister after two inconclusive elections.
Brexit negotiations and elections in France, Germany, Netherlands and possibly Italy are
a challenge for the region with the trend of populist parties gaining increased support.
North America
US equities performed well over the year with the S&P 500 hitting record highs. The Fed
kept interest rates on hold for most of the year but raised them in December. Sentiment
was dominated by the US elections in November which saw Donald Trump elected. The
fiscal stimulus and infrastructure spending plans provided a boost to investors.
However, Trump’s stance on trade and foreign policy are perceived as a risk to the US
and the global economy.
UK Smaller Companies
UK small-caps suffered in the aftermath of the referendum given the domestically
focused nature of the companies. Limited overseas exposure ensured they were not
able to benefit as significantly from the weaker sterling leading to underperformance
relative to large-caps. Improved sentiment in the second half of the year and the
market’s rotation from defensive to value stocks supported the sector.
UK All Companies
The EU referendum result on 23rd June led to a sell-off in markets and a drastic
depreciation of sterling. Nevertheless, markets rebounded with investors seeking
opportunities and weaker currency supporting export driven businesses. Prime Minister
Theresa May has said that the process of leaving the EU is likely to start by the end of
March 2017 with the triggering of the Article 50. UK investors are challenged by the
outcome of future EU-UK negotiations.
Property
The sector experienced a difficult period in 2016. A number of UK commercial property
funds experienced significant withdrawal requests in the run up to and aftermath of the
EU referendum. This led fund managers to apply pricing adjustments and in certain
cases to suspend trading in order to protect liquidity. As conditions stabilised many of
these funds have since lifted the suspensions, however, sentiment remains cautious.
Sterling Strategic Bond
Fixed income assets had a broadly positive year with investors turning to historically
safer assets amidst market volatility and support from the Bank of England’s loose
monetary policy. However the asset class sold-off following the election of Donald
Trump in the US as bond investors assessed the impact of increased inflationary
expectations.
Sterling Corporate Bond
The sector was supported by the Bank of England’s corporate bond purchasing
programme following the EU referendum. However, the result of the US elections in
November and consequent pick-up in inflationary expectations led to a sell-off in bond
markets towards the end of the year. Financials remained resilient with expectations of
higher interest rates.
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Fund sector breakdown and asset allocation may differ due to the diverse nature of underlying holdings.
Portfolio Breakdown Asset allocation as at 31 December 2016
Mixed Investment 20%-60% Shares
Henderson Cautious Managed 8%
Property
L&G UK Property Feeder 10%
UK All Companies
Lindsell Train UK Equity 10% Schroder Recovery 10%
UK Equity Income Woodford Equity Income 10%
Europe Excl. UK
Threadneedle European Select 6%
North America
L&G US Index Trust 8%
Japan
Schroder Tokyo 4%
Asia Pacific Excl. Japan
Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders 4%
Global
Schroder QEP Global Core 6% Baillie Gifford International 5%
L&G Global Health & Pharmaceutical Index 4% First State Global Listed Infrastructure 3%
Global Equity Income
Newton Global Income 5%
Global Emerging Markets
Fidelity Emerging Markets 4%
Targeted Absolute Return
Standard Life Global Absolute Return Strategies 3%
Money Market6% Global Fixed Interest
1%
UK Fixed Interest2%
UK Equities32%
North America Equities23%
European Equities11%
Japan Equities5%
Asia Pacific Equities3%
Emerging Markets Equities
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Property7%
Absolute Return 3%
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Core Portfolio Performance Summary Six months to 31 December 2016 Historical performance
TOTAL RETURN % VOLATILITY 6 MONTH 1 YEAR 3 YEAR
Searchlight Adventurous Core Portfolio 11.7 18.6 7.6
Consumer Price Index (CPI) 0.8 1.1 1.1
FTSE All Share 12.0 16.8 9.7
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Core Portfolio Performance Summary Monthly for twelve months to 31 December 2016 Six monthly for three years to 31 December 2016
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Please note data above is three yearly performance and volatility to the end of the month shown, i.e. Sep-13 refers to the three years up to the end of Sep 2013.
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Notable Contributors Top performing portfolio funds over twelve months to 31 December 2016
First State Global Listed Infrastructure – Managers Andrew Greenup and Peter Meany
since 08/10/2007 The fund invests in businesses involved in infrastructure across the globe with a bias
to the US. Managers have positioned the fund to sectors of the market that display
healthy cash flows and quality companies such as the toll road sector. The fund is
underweight in utilities which are more sensitive to interest rate movements.
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First State Global Listed Infrastructure
L&G US Index Trust
Schroder QEP Global Core
Schroder Recovery
Newton Global Income
Total Return (%)
Newton Global Income – Manager Nick Clay since 14/12/2015
The fund’s defensive positioning against a volatile market backdrop contributed to
performance over the year. Sectorally the fund is underweight banks and financials
and overweight technology and utilities. On a regional level the fund has a bias for
the US and developed markets. Clay increased allocations to cyclical sectors towards
the end of the year supported by the market’s rotation away from defensive sectors.
Schroder Recovery – Managers Kevin Murphy and Nick Kirrage since 21/07/2006
Despite volatility across UK markets the fund outperformed the FTSE All Share Index
over the year. The fund’s holding in Anglo American was a notable contributor to
performance with its share price increasing by 290% over the year. The managers
seek to invest in value stocks and take advantage of opportunities arising from
volatile markets.
Schroder QEP Global Core – Managed by the Quantitative Equity Products Team
The fund outperformed the MSCI benchmark over the one year period. Stock
selection within US equities supported returns whilst holdings in the Japanese
telecommunications sector also contributed towards performance. The fund invests
in large cap stocks holding household names such as Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft.
L&G US Index Trust – Managed by the Index Fund Management Team
The fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE USA, an index comprised of
predominantly large cap stocks. The fund benefitted from a weaker sterling post
Brexit and the rally in US equity markets following Donald Trump’s election as
expectations of fiscal expansion, increased government spending and inflation
stimulated business confidence.
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Notable Detractors Poorest performing portfolio funds over twelve months to 31 December 2016
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Henderson Cautious Managed
Woodford Equity Income
L&G UK Property Feeder
Standard Life Global Absolute ReturnStrategies
Total Return (%)
Standard Life Global Absolute Return Strategies – Managed by the Multi Asset
Investing Team
The fund produced negative returns during the first half of the year and a positive
third and fourth quarter were not enough to offset the initial losses. The fund
suffered in June following the EU referendum with exposure to European equities
and low interest rate sensitivity hurting performance. A rebound in UK equities and
US stock market rally following Trump’s victory contributed positively.
L&G UK Property Feeder – Managers Matt Jarvis and Michael Barrie since 27/05/2014
The fund suffered a difficult period following the UK referendum on EU membership
as the impact of Brexit weighed on investors. Throughout a volatile period for the
sector L&G implemented various pricing adjustments which impacted returns,
however dealing was not suspended unlike many other UK commercial property
funds. The managers maintained a strong liquidity position after the referendum and
removed fair value adjustments in September as market conditions improved.
Woodford Equity Income – Manager Neil Woodford since 02/06/2014
The recovery in commodity prices was a headwind for relative returns as the fund
does not allocate to oil & gas and mining stocks. Woodford continues to believe that
global demand for commodities is weak and the rally in commodity prices is based
on momentum rather than fundamentals. Holdings in outsourcing company Capita
has been a key source of underperformance with the business issuing two profit
warnings over the last quarter.
Please note funds displayed above are the poorest performing funds and will not necessarily have a negative return.
Henderson Cautious Managed – Managers Chris Burvill, Jenna Barnard, John Pattullo,
and Stephen Payne since 01/02/2003
The fund underperformed the IA Mixed Investment 20%-60% Shares sector. Relative
underperformance is partially attributed to the fund’s sterling bias with any overseas
exposure hedged back to sterling. The depreciation of the pound in the aftermath
of the EU referendum had a greater impact for the fund relative to peers within the
sector that have a higher international exposure. Furthermore, the fund’s value bias
wasn’t supportive post Brexit as the market rotated towards defensive stocks.
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Portfolio Activity The following funds have been introduced to the portfolio at the expense of AXA Framlington Health, M&G Global Emerging Markets, Newton Asian Income, Fundamental Energy and Threadneedle UK Equity Income:
Woodford Equity Income - Introduced May 2016
After managing the successful Income and Higher Income funds at Invesco Perpetual, Neil Woodford set up his own investment management company in 2014. The Equity Income
fund offers a value oriented, conservative and contrarian approach investing in UK equities. The fund provides a complement to our other holdings within the sector as Woodford’s
non-consensus calls lead to a portfolio which will typically appear different to the benchmark FTSE All Share index and peers. Woodford developed a strong reputation over his time
at Invesco and has a track record of outperformance managing UK equities.
Fidelity Emerging Markets - Introduced May 2016 Established in 1969 as a subsidiary of the wider Fidelity business, Fidelity International manage over £223 billion of assets (as at 31 December 2016) worldwide and the emerging
markets strategy has a strong track record benefitting from the experience of manager Nick Price. The fund provides exposure to a number of emerging markets across the globe
including China, India, South Africa and South Korea. Nick is able to take advantage of Fidelity’s extensive research capabilities and the manager adopts a best ideas approach across
emerging market regions selecting companies that can deliver sustainable returns through the economic cycle.
L&G Global Health & Pharmaceutical Index - Introduced May 2016 British multinational Legal & General was founded in 1836 in a coffee shop and today is one of the UK’s largest providers of pension funds. The fund offers low cost exposure to the health, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries aiming to track the performance of relevant companies within the benchmark FTSE World Index. Innovative products within the healthcare and biotechnology sectors often receive premium pricing and drive the potential for future growth. Furthermore this industry receives support from changing demographics with an ageing global population leading to an increased demand for healthcare. As such, we believe this is a suitable addition to the portfolio.
Schroder Tokyo - Introduced May 2016 Founded 213 years ago, Schroders manage £375 billion of assets (as at 30 September 2016) operating across 27 countries. Manager Andrew Rose has a wealth of experience in Japanese equities and his fund invests principally in large cap equities with a value bias across a range of sectors. The fund has a strong long term performance record against the benchmark TOPIX index and sector. Andrew seeks to invest in sectors which provide opportunities from Japan’s macroeconomic strengths and benefit from the country’s underlying structural changes. This provides a long-term strategic addition to the portfolio.
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Portfolio Activity
Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Leaders - Introduced May 2016 Stewart Investors is a trading name of First State Investments and is owned by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The company’s bottom-up house philosophy targets quality
companies with the potential of earnings growth and the distinctive team and boutique culture has delivered strong returns over the long-term. Managers David Gait and Sashi Reddy
typically ignore wider macroeconomic sentiment leading to a portfolio which is likely to differ from the benchmark and other funds in the sector. The fund provides high conviction
exposure to a fast growing region with a track record of downside protection.
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Glossary
Bottom Up Investing
Portfolio comprised by analysing individual
company fundamentals rather than broader
economic or sector trends.
FTSE 100 Index
An index consisting of the largest 100
companies listed on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE), as measured by market capitalisation.
FTSE Actuaries UK Conventional All Stocks Index
An index often used as benchmark for fixed
income funds, depicting the performance of a
wide range of UK gilts.
FTSE All Share Index
An index composed of companies spreading the
full range of market caps listed on the LSE.
Gilt
The name given to UK government bonds. They
are traditionally safe, low-risk investments.
Growth Assets
Assets capable of delivering strong earnings to
drive share price growth over time.
IA Sectors
As decided by the Investment Association (IA),
they categorise the wide range of funds on
offer, to allow for easier comparisons.
Inflation (Deflation)
A situation where the general price level is
increasing (decreasing).
Large Caps
A broad term to describe companies listed on
the FTSE 100 index.
Liquidity
Liquid assets can be purchased or sold quickly,
soon after a situation demands. In other words,
they can be quickly converted into cash.
Market Capitalisation (Cap)
The market value of a company, calculated by
multiplying the number of outstanding shares
by the share price.
Mid Caps
A broad term to describe companies listed on
the FTSE 250 index.
Overweight (Underweight)
When the proportional size of a holding in a
fund exceeds (is less than) the proportional size
in the benchmark.
Quantitative Easing
A method to stimulate economic growth when
interest rates are very low, often involving the
central bank making vast purchases of financial
securities from the market.
Relative Return
The difference between the absolute return of
an asset and the return of the benchmark.
Retail Price Index (RPI)
An index, composed of a range of goods and
services, used to measure inflation.
S&P 500 Index
An index consisting of 500 large American firms
listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.
Small Caps
A broad term to describe companies listed on
the LSE, but not included in the FTSE 100 or
FTSE 250 indices.
Top Down Investing
Portfolio comprised by analysing broader
economic trends before analysing individual
sectors and companies.
Total Return
Total performance of a fund or portfolio that
includes both capital and income returns.
Value Assets
An asset which is undervalued by the market,
given its fundamental accounting position and
potential.
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Notes Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. The price of shares and the income from them can fall as well as rise. The value of this investment is not guaranteed and on encashment you may not
get back the full amount invested.
Please be aware that there may be occasions when an individual fund or funds may have a higher risk rating than your overall stated attitude to risk. If this is the case, then the overall risk rating applied to
all of the combined funds being recommended is still designed to meet the portfolio risk profile and objectives.
Performance data may show backtested performance of the portfolio from the earliest date where data is available. Performance data is indicative only and actual portfolio performance may vary. Performance
data excludes any ongoing service charges. Constituent funds of the portfolio may vary depending on your platform provider.
Performance data is total return cumulative performance to 31 December 2016, on a bid-bid basis, rebased in Pounds Sterling, unless stated otherwise. Volatility is 3 year cumulative annualised volatility to
31 December 2016.
Sector performance data refers to performance of the Investment Association (IA) sectors.
All portfolio data is provided by FE Analytics unless otherwise stated. Figures may be subject to rounding differences.
Care has been taken to ensure that the information is correct but Searchlight Investments neither warrants, represents nor guarantees the contents of the information, nor does it accept any responsibility
for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any inconsistencies herein.
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Hertfordshire, WD3 1EF. Searchlight Investments Ltd is registered in England No. 02223188.