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Large Cap Passive Equity

We believe that the most tax-efficient way to manage a large-cap passive equity portfolio is by managing a separate account and replicating the S&P 100 Index. The S&P 100 Index is highly correlated with but has lower turnover than the S&P 500 Index.

The Large Cap Passive Equity product is managed as a separate account, utilizing lot accounting. As a result, each taxable client's unique tax circumstances are optimized while simultaneously accommodating the client's specific investment guidelines (e.g. limits and/or exclusions of individual holdings).

The investment process starts with a clear understanding of the client's investment guidelines:

  • Client with no investment restrictions - fully replicate the composition of the S&P 100 Index.1
  • Client with investment restrictions (e.g. a 5% absolute limit for an individual holding) - reallocate to other holdings on a pro rata basis. (Note: there are a few individual positions in the S&P 100 which exceed 5%.)

Sector Allocations vs. Benchmark (%)2

PortfolioS&P 1003S&P 5004
Consumer Discretionary 5.7 5.6 8.7
Consumer Staples 13.8 13.5 10.7
Energy 13.9 13.8 13.0
Financials 15.9 17.0 17.3
Health Care 11.5 11.2 12.3
Industrials 12.0 12.3 11.7
Information Technology 18.0 17.7 15.7
Materials 2.1 2.0 3.5
Telecommunications 5.2 5.1 3.4
Utilities 1.9 1.9 3.7

Portfolio Characteristics vs. Benchmark2

PortfolioS&P 100S&P 500
Latest P/E 14.6x 14.7x 15.3x
Forward P/E (12 mos) 13.0x 13.3x 14.1x
Dividend Yield 2.5% 2.5% 2.1%
Price to Book 2.5x 2.6x 2.5x
Price to Cash Flow 11.1x 10.0x 11.8x
5 Year Avg ROE 21.5% 19.5% 18.1%
Weighted Market Cap (bn) $147 $147 $96
Beta 0.95 0.96 1.00

Adjustments to Allocations

  • S&P web-site reviewed daily to determine whether corporate actions (e.g. spin-off's, etc.) and/or planned changes to the composition of the S&P 100 Index have occurred.
  • New holdings in a portfolio as a result of corporate actions, but which are not in the S&P 100 Index, are sold on a timely basis.
  • Use of available portfolio cash maximized and turnover and net realized gains minimized in order to accommodate client investment restrictions and/or changes to the composition of the S&P 100 Index.
  • Active tax loss harvesting not practiced primarily as a result of the inherently low turnover of the S&P 100 Index (historically averaging less than 3% per year).

After-tax risk/return (since inception)2,5

R2 vs S&P 500 0.98
S&P 500 Standard Deviation 16.53
Composite Standard Deviation 17.44
Tracking Error vs S&P 500 2.53

1As determined by Standard & Poor’s Corporation®. Standard & Poor’s®, S&P®, S&P 100® and Standard and Poor’s 100® Index are trademarks of the McGraw Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. The product is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s®, and Standard and Poor’s® makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the product.  Indices are not available for direct investment.  2As of 3/31/2008.  This material is deemed supplemental and complements the Institutional Performance & Disclosure contained in the Product Profile.  Holdings are subject to change.  3An unmanaged index of 100 stocks.  4An unmanaged index of 500 stocks.  5Inception: September 30, 1998.  After-tax returns based on tax rate of 20%.  Data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results.  Please see the Institutional Performance & Disclosure contained in the Product Profile.

Contact Information

Please direct institutional inquiries to Dave Krause at (312) 630-4508 or Kyle West at (312) 630-4626. 

Investment Team

HeadshotDavid Krause, CFA
Group Head - NDT/Taxable Institutional Senior Portfolio Manager
HeadshotShalini Sharma, CFA, CPA
Portfolio Manager