Investment Fund Ranking Report – August 2018
Each month, we analyze nearly 2500 mutual funds, pooled funds, and hedge funds putting them through our proprietary quantitative valuation model. We then prepare our Monthly Fund Ranking Report which rates and ranks each of the funds in our universe based on a number of key risk / reward metrics. You can download our August 2018 Investment Fund Ranking Report here.
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On balance, July offered up a solid start to the third quarter. Despite the increasing global trade war, economic growth numbers to pointed to continued expansion. Corporate earnings, particularly in the U.S. were strong, thanks largely to the tax cuts introduced by President Trump back in December. Investors also took some solace in indications the U.S. may be willing to pull back a bit on the trade front, after the U.S. and Europe agreed to a cease fire on tariffs while a new trade deal is negotiated. There were also signs that the U.S. may be willing to reopen NAFTA negotiations.
Read MoreJune 2018 Portfolio Review
In this environment, the portfolios performed well, led by our equity focused Growth Portfolio which gained 1.96% on the month. This result outpaced its benchmark thanks to a strong showing from the quality focused Fidelity Small Cap America Fund and the defensively positioned Mackenzie Ivy Foreign Equity Fund. The defensively positioned Conservative Portfolio rose by 0.6% but trailed its index. The largest headwind was the Sentry Small Mid Cap Income Fund which trailed its benchmark, followed by the RBC Global Corporate Bond, which ended the month 0.3% lower in a very tough global credit environment. Our Balanced Portfolio earned 1.1%, which matched its benchmark.
Read MoreInvestment Fund Ranking Report – June 2018
Each month, we analyze nearly 2500 mutual funds, pooled funds, and hedge funds putting them through our proprietary quantitative valuation model. We then prepare our Monthly Fund Ranking Report which rates and ranks each of the funds in our universe based on a number of key risk / reward metrics. You can download our June 2018 Investment Fund Ranking Report here.
Read MoreTop Funds Report – June 2018
Download a PDF Copy of this report Markets gain in the merry month of May But equity indices likely to remain rangebound as volatility becomes the new normal … May started out nicely for equity investors as markets rallied higher on stronger corporate earnings and rising oil prices. Over the course of the month, the volatility that we had seen in February, March, and April...
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