Portfolio Construction Including ETFs: Impressive Opportunities and Clear Benefits Rohit Mehta Executive Vice-President, Distribution & Strategy First Asset Investment Management, Inc.
ETF AUM over the next five years According to the 2 nd Annual Global ETF Survey from 2015: 41% of survey participants predict that global ETF AUM will reach at least US$7 trillion by 2021. Historical AUM ($T) Projected AUM ($T) 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Source: PwC and etfgi.com
Presentation agenda 01 Industry highlights Extraordinary momentum About First Asset AUM growth First Asset ETFs 02 ETF structure and trading NAV of an ETF Market making ETF trading tips 03 Smart beta Evolution of ETFs First Asset s smart beta Risk/return 04 Building portfolios 05 Putting it all together Portfolio construction Combining factors Why it works Followed by summary and Q&A
Extraordinary momentum During 2015 6200 Number of ETFs 12000 Number of Listings 6000 5800 11% increase 11600 11200 9% increase 5600 10800 5400 10400 5200 10000 2014 2015 2014 2015 $3.10 $3.00 $2.90 $2.80 $2.70 $2.60 AUM ( $US Trillion) 7% increase 240 230 220 2014 2015 2014 2015 280 270 260 250 Providers 15% increase Source: etfgi.com
First Asset In 2015, First Asset became a CI Financial Company, joining the ranks of many wellrespected financial services partners that form one of Canada s largest investment management companies. Founded as an independent investment management firm in 1996, First Asset has maintained its focus on helping financial advisors achieve their clients goals through aiming to deliver superior riskadjusted investment returns to Canadian investors. ETF industry leader An established ETF leader in Canada offering proven methodologies, award winning ETFs, and access to best in-class portfolio managers. ETF solutions We offer smart beta, actively managed, covered call, core solutions, fixed income, and corporate class ETFs that span across all developed markets. ETF experts Our extensive expertise in ETFs allows us to assist advisors every day when assessing, selecting and integrating ETFs for client portfolios. - Barry Gordon, President and CEO President & CEO
First Asset ETF growth vs. ETF industry growth ETF Industry AUM ($B) ETF Industry Growth vs First Asset Growth (%) $100 $95 $90 $85 $80 400% 350% 300% 250% 300 First Asset Growth Industry Growth $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 200% 150% 100% 50% 158 31 138 61 12 22 17 $50 Dec. 2012 Dec. 2013 Dec. 2014 Dec. 2015 0% Dec. 2012 Dec. 2013 Dec. 2014 Dec. 2015 Source: First Asset, CETFA. As at December 31, 2015.
A comprehensive suite of ETF solutions First Asset has a comprehensive suite of over 35 ETFs, which cover all major asset classes and developed markets, including: Smart Beta Take advantage of factors derived from extensive historical analysis. Active Management Benefit from traditional active portfolio management. Covered Calls Attractive tax-effective income and seeks to lower the overall volatility of returns. Core Solutions Multi-factor solutions aimed at minimizing single-factor risk and maximizing risk-adjusted returns. Fixed Income Include index-based ETFs, as well as an actively managed fixed-income ETF Corporate Class Offering tax efficient distributions and tax deferred growth
ETF structure and trading
Net asset value (NAV) of an ETF Based on the underlying securities and tracked in real time throughout the trading day. $1.65 $1.35 $1.80 $1.75 $1.55 $1.95 $1.30 Total ETF NAV $11.35
Trading, subscriptions and redemptions Individual Investors (Buyer) Exchange Seller Secondary Market ETF Market Maker Cash or in-kind transfer of securities ETF units Primary Market ETF Provider (First Asset) Source: RBC Capital Markets
Market makers Price 9:30 9:40 9:50 10:00 10:10 10:20 10:30 10:40 10:50 11:00 11:10 11:20 11:30 11:40 11:50 12:00 12:10 12:20 12:30 12:40 12:50 13:00 13:10 13:20 13:30 13:40 13:50 14:00 14:10 14:20 14:30 14:40 14:50 15:00 15:10 15:20 15:30 15:40 15:50 16:00 16:10 DB bid/db ask act as goal posts during the day $20.15 $20.10 $20.05 $20.00 $19.95 DB acts as goal posts for ETF trading Can buy/sell as much as desired at bid/ask $19.90 $19.85 $19.80 Other buyers/sellers in market inside DB bid/ask $19.75 DB Bid DB Ask Trading Day Time
ETF trading tips Avoid trading in the first and last 15 minutes of each trading day Always use limit orders Ensure your quote screen shows the volume across all markets Get to know your firm s ETF trading desk to help with fills, especially large orders Get to know our sales team Volume doesn't equal liquidity
Smart beta
The evolution of ETFs Simple Beta Equal Weight, Sector, etc. Factor Beta Actively Managed The first exchange traded product the Toronto 35 Index Participation units (TIPs) was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in March 1990. Source: TSX
Yesterday s alpha is today s beta Alpha Portfolio Return Alpha Beta Factor Beta Regional Beta Country Beta Sector Beta 1970s 1980s 2000s Source: MSCI
Factor-based strategies Value Size Yield Quality Volatility Momentum Combines the benefits of active and passive management Cost-effective, transparent, rules-based ways to capture factors Factor-Based Indexes Benchmarks Factor Indexes Active Mandates Strategic Factor Tilt Market Return Transparent & Cost- Effective Active Returns Active Value Add Cap-Weighted ACWI IMI Tactical Asset Allocation Security Selection Market Timing Cap-weighted Indexes Active Management Tactical Factor Tilt and Overlays
Diversifying factor exposure U.S Overview: Annual Index Returns 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 58.61% Value 38.60% Value 28.08% Value 19.59% Dividend 19.37% Momentum -27.41% Risk-Weight 45.95% Value 33.18% Momentum 11.90% Risk-Weight 29.69% Value 47.17% Value 19.87% Risk-Weight 5.26% Risk-Weight 52.73% Momentum 23.38% Core 27.27% Momentum 18.53% Core 8.45% Dividend -27.70% Dividend 31.62% Dividend 23.50% Value 7.39% Dividend 22.20% Momentum 43.01% Momentum 17.04% Value 2.32% Momentum 39.94% Core 21.98% Momentum 17.16% Core 18.11% Value 5.51% Core -36.30% Core 28.90% Core 22.70% Core 4.51% Core 17.08% Core 36.10% Core 13.80% Dividend 1.38% Cap-Weight 28.68% Cap-Weight 17.28% Risk-Weight 4.91% Cap-Weight 17.17% Risk-Weight 5.49% Cap-Weight -36.70% Value 26.46% Cap-Weight 22.05% Dividend 2.11% Cap-Weight 16.00% Cap-Weight 32.39% Cap-Weight 13.69% Cap-Weight 0.10% Core 23.73% Risk-Weight 13.81% Dividend 3.68% Risk-Weight 15.79% Cap-Weight -0.31% Value -37.00% Cap-Weight 19.20% Momentum 15.06% Cap-Weight 1.20% Value 11.18% Risk-Weight 28.50% Dividend 13.48% Core -2.73% Dividend 23.21% Dividend 10.88% Cap-Weight 3.13% Dividend 15.52% Momentum -3.86% Risk-Weight -49.13% Momentum 16.41% Risk-Weight 13.47% Risk-Weight -0.83% Momentum 7.70% Dividend 25.03% Risk-Weight 5.64% Momentum -6.24% Value Momentum Morningstar US Target Momentum Index Risk-Weight MSCI USA Risk Weighted Top 150 Index Core First Asset U.S Core ETF Portfolio Cap-Weight S&P 500 Index Value Morningstar US Target Value Index Dividend Morningstar US Target Dividend Index Source: Morningstar Direct. As at December 31, 2015
Building portfolios
Advisor challenges Many advisors we ve spoken with, cite the following: Too much time spent administering, rather than growing, their business Insufficient tools/software for proper analysis, portfolio construction and reporting Too many funds to follow Orphan/legacy positions on the books Need guidance on how to effectively convert to fee-based
Benefits of model portfolios Streamlines administrative/maintenance work, freeing up more time Scalable and repeatable Clean and concise Allocations become more disciplined; less emotional and reactionary Effective way for advisors to be more competitive on fees Ability to outsource portfolio construction and reporting to First Asset/CI
ETF model All Equity ETF Model % Canadian Value 8 Canadian Momentum 7 20 Canadian REIT 5 U.S. Value 13 U.S. Momentum 12 25 International Value 15 International Momentum 15 30 Global Low-Volatility 25 25 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 Performance (%) Model Benchmark $5,000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr SI * Up Capture Down Capture Risk Metrics Std Dev Sharpe Ratio 35,145 21,675 Sortino Ratio Model 4.21 13.36 16.08 8.82 11.06 109.89 85.77 11.98 0.79 1.11 *Inception date = 11/16/2004. Source: Morningstar, as of August 31, 2016. Reference indices were used to demonstrate a longer track record. Canadian Value = Morningstar Canada Target Value Index, Canadian Momentum = Morningstar Canada Target Momentum Index, Canadian REITs = First Asset Canadian REIT ETF (RIT), US Value = Morningstar US Target Value Index (Unhedged), US Momentum = Morningstar US Target Momentum Index (Unhedged), International Value = Morningstar Developed Markets ex. North America Target Value Index (CAD Hedged), International Momentum = Morningstar Developed Markets ex. North America Target Momentum Index (CAD Hedged) and Global Low-Volatility = MSCI World Risk Weighted Top 200 Index (CAD Hedged). Benchmark consists of 20% S&P/TSX Composite Index, 25% S&P 500 Index (Unhedged), 30% MSCI EAFE Index (CAD Hedged) and 25% MSCI World Index (CAD Hedged). Model and benchmark assume annual rebalancing on January 1 st. Benchmark 6.28 11.39 12.76 5.43 6.88 100.00 100.00 11.93 0.47 0.65 For illustrative Purposes Only
Mutual fund model Model Benchmark Mutual Fund Model % $25,000 Cambridge Canadian Equity Corporate Class 20 Cambridge U.S. Dividend Fund 20 Black Creek International Equity Fund 20 Signature Canadian Bond Fund 25 Signature Global Bond Fund 15 60 40 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 09/2008 09/2009 09/2010 09/2011 09/2012 09/2013 09/2014 09/2015 21,161 19,108 Performance (%) Risk Metrics 1 yr 2 yr 3 yr 5yr SI * Up Capture Down Capture Std Dev Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Model 7.70 8.69 11.53 12.04 9.93 106.31 92.01 6.58 1.35 2.54 Benchmark 6.74 7.82 11.42 10.45 8.52 100.00 100.00 6.42 1.18 2.01 *Inception date = 10/1/2008. Source: Morningstar, as of August 31, 2016. Benchmark consists of 20% S&P/TSX Composite Index, 20% S&P 500 Index (Unhedged), 20% MSCI EAFE Index (Unhedged), 25% FTSE TMX Canada Universe Bond Index and 15% Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Unhedged). Model and benchmark assume annual rebalancing on January 1 st. For illustrative Purposes Only
ETF and mutual fund model ETF & Mutual Fund Model % Canadian Value 5 Canadian Momentum 4 Canadian REIT 3 U.S. Value 8 U.S. Momentum 7 International Value 9 International Momentum 9 Global Low-Volatility 15 15 Signature Canadian Bond Fund 25 Signature Global Bond Fund 15 12 15 18 40 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Performance (%) 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr SI * Up Capture Down Capture Risk Metrics Std Dev Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Model 5.27 11.11 11.85 8.13 9.17 107.88 81.86 6.90 1.05 1.58 Benchmark 6.08 9.43 9.69 5.84 6.68 100.00 100.00 7.11 0.70 0.99 *Inception date = 11/16/2004. Source: Morningstar, as of August 31, 2016. Reference indices were used to demonstrate a longer track record. Canada Value = Morningstar Canadian Target Value Index, Canadian Momentum = Morningstar Canada Target Momentum Index, Canadian REITs = First Asset Canadian REIT ETF (RIT), US Value = Morningstar US Target Value Index (Unhedged), US Momentum = Morningstar US Target Momentum Index (Unhedged), International Value = Morningstar Developed Markets ex. North America Target Value Index (CAD Hedged), International Momentum = Morningstar Developed Markets ex. North America Target Momentum Index (CAD Hedged) and Global Low-Volatility = MSCI World Risk Weighted Top 200 Index (CAD Hedged). Benchmark consists of 12% S&P/TSX Composite Index, 15% S&P 500 Index (Unhedged), 18% MSCI EAFE Index (CAD Hedged), 15% MSCI W orld Index (CAD Hedged), 25% FTSE TMX Canada Universe Bond Index and 15% Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Unhedged). Model and benchmark assume annual rebalancing on January 1 st. Model Benchmark For illustrative Purposes Only $28,502 $21,335
Portfolio construction: Putting it all together
Portfolio construction service Existing Portfolio Mutual Funds ETFs Stocks Analysis Historical riskreturn profile Asset coverage Correlation Common holdings Optimization Efficient frontier Macro themes Portfolio objectives Proposed Portfolio Better performance Lower volatility Better diversity Advisor Output For Illustrative Purposes Only
Solutions-based allocations Determination of portfolio objective is paramount. Objectives and Tactics Alpha Alpha Value Momentum Stability Diversified Multi-Factor Portfolio Income Stability Low Volatility Quality Long Duration Bonds Income Dividends High Yield REITs Preferred Shares Covered Calls Tax Efficiency
Efficient frontier optimization
Correlation
Common holdings
Qualitative overlay Strategy recommendations based on macro themes: Examples: U.S. housing recovery Canadian oil and currency implications Interest rate positioning High-yield bond credit spreads Implications of Brexit vote Quantitative easing in Europe and Japan Small caps and value stocks should lead in rebounding markets.
Advisor output
Customized reporting solutions
Summary 1 2 3 First Asset, a CI Financial Company, is an innovative investment management firm providing value-added ETF solutions. ETFs have grown to become more than traditional cap-weighted instruments, now providing access to active management strategies. First Asset offers bespoke portfolio construction, analysis and reporting.
Questions & Answers
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Performance as of August 31, 2016 YR 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 Since Inception Cambridge Canadian Equity Corporate Class (Class A) 10.50% 11.40% 13.60% N/A 8.20% Inception date: Dec. 2007 Cambridge U.S. Dividend Fund US$ (Class A) 8.10% N/A N/A N/A 4.10% Inception date: Mar. 2015 Black Creek International Equity Fund (Class A) 2.10% 10.10% 13.60% N/A 14.60% Inception date: Aug. 2011 Signature Canadian Bond Fund (Class A) 4.60% 4.90% 3.60% 4.00% 5.50% Inception date: Jan. 1993 Signature Global Bond Fund (Class A) 8.50% 8.90% 5.40% 5.60% 4.40% Inception date: Aug. 1992 Source: RBC Investor