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
| Portfolio | S&P 1003 | S&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
| Portfolio | S&P 100 | S&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
David Krause, CFA
- Group Head - NDT/Taxable Institutional Senior Portfolio Manager
Shalini Sharma, CFA, CPA
- Portfolio Manager