Large
Cap Growth
Key Investment Tenets
Growth
- Positive revenue and earnings growth
- Strong competitive position in stable, expanding industry
Profitability
- Positive earnings
- Free cash flow positive
- Established profit margins
Franchise
- Management focused on core business and aligned with stakeholders’ interests
- Prudent use of debt and leverage
Valuation
- Evaluate relative to history, peers, and economic conditions
Performance
Risk/Return Analysis
(as of 09/30/2024)
Upside vs. Downside Capture
(as of 09/30/2024)
Trailing Returns
(as of 09/30/2024)
Average Annualized Performance %
(as of 09/30/2024)
| QTD | YTD | 1 Yr | 3 Yrs | 5 Yrs | 10 Yrs | Since Inception (1/1/1985) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Cap Growth (Gross) | 3.5 | 20.6 | 35.0 | 11.5 | 16.2 | 15.0 | 12.8 |
| Large Cap Growth (Net) | 3.4 | 20.3 | 34.5 | 11.1 | 15.8 | 14.5 | 12.0 |
| Russell 1000 Growth | 3.2 | 24.5 | 42.2 | 12.0 | 19.7 | 16.5 | 12.1 |
| S&P 500 Index | 5.9 | 22.1 | 36.4 | 11.9 | 16.0 | 13.4 | 11.8 |
Sources throughout this presentation: Congress Asset Management, Bloomberg, Russell Investments, and Morningstar Direct. The information throughout this presentation is for illustrative purposes and is subject to change at any time. Holdings and sector weightings are subject to change and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security. Actual holdings may vary by client. This information is supplemental to the GIPS Report. Performance returns of less than one year are not annualized. This managed account strategy involves risk, may not be profitable, may not achieve its objective, and may not be suitable or appropriate for all investors. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and fees of this strategy carefully with their financial professional before investing.
Risk/Return(as of 09/30/2024)
| Large Cap Growth (Gross) | Large Cap Growth (Net) | Russell 1000 Growth Index | S&P 500 Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation % | 16.02 | 16.01 | 18.93 | 16.24 |
| Beta | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.64 | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.58 |
| Alpha | 2.11 | 1.36 | – | 1.02 |
| Upside Capture % | 90.1 | 87.6 | 100.0 | 89.4 |
| Downside Capture % | 74.1 | 76.3 | 100.0 | 81.6 |
Growth of $100,000(as of 09/30/2024)
Portfolio
Characteristics
(as of 09/30/2024)
| Large Cap Growth Composite |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | S&P 500 Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E – Trailing 12 Months | 37.7x | 36.3x | 26.3x |
| Yield % | 0.87 | 0.78 | 1.30 |
| Number of Equity Holdings* | 39 | 394 | 504 |
| 1 Yr. Turnover % | 35.6 | – | – |
Top 10 Holdings
(as of 09/30/2024)
| NVIDIA Corp | 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Apple Inc | 3.8 |
| Costco Wholesale Corp | 3.4 |
| Eli Lilly & Co | 3.3 |
| Meta Platforms Inc | 3.3 |
| Microsoft Corp | 3.2 |
| Arista Networks Inc | 3.1 |
| Eaton Corp PLC | 3.1 |
| ServiceNow Inc | 3.0 |
| O’Reilly Automotive Inc | 2.8 |
| Total | 33.7 |
GICS Sector Allocation vs. Benchmark % ex Cash
(as of 09/30/2024)
| Communication Services | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Staples | Energy | Financials | Health Care | Industrials | Information Technology | Materials | Real Estate | Utilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7 | 12.8 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 9.5 | 14.5 | 10.3 | 30.8 | 6.8 | – | – |
| 12.8 | 14.2 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 6.3 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 48.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 8.9 | 10.1 | 5.9 | 3.3 | 12.9 | 11.6 | 8.5 | 31.7 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Investment Committee
Materials
Holding, portfolio characteristics, performance, and risk data pertain to the Large Cap Growth composite. Congress Asset Management claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). This information is supplemental to the GIPS report.
The materials are being provided for illustrative and informational use only. Performance returns of less than one year are not annualized. Prior performance results are based on accounts that do not participate in a wrap delivery program with investment and operational differences such as account size and/or level of customization. There may be other reasons why the performance results differ from those of an individual account managed in the same or a substantially similar investment strategy. For example, individual accounts may differ from the strategy when applying client-requested restrictions.
There is no guarantee that the wrap portfolio will continue to hold any particular security and securities are held in varying percentages. Holdings are subject to change since the portfolio is actively managed. Holdings are intended to illustrate the composition and characteristics. Across client portfolios, there may be variations in holdings, characteristics and performance information as dictated by reasons such as diversification needs, specific client guidelines, account size, cash flows, the timing and terms of execution of trades, and differing tax situations.
This strategy involves risk, may not be profitable, may not achieve its objective, and may not be suitable or appropriate for all investors. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and fees of this strategy carefully with their financial professional before investing. Principal loss is possible. Past strategy returns are dependent on the market and economic conditions that existed during the period. Future market or economic conditions can adversely affect the returns.
Index Information
The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the Large cap growth segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-value ratios and higher forecasted growth values. You cannot invest directly in an index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index based on the results of approximately 500 widely held common stocks. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Frank Russell Company (“Russell”) is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks and copyrights related to the Russell Indexes. Neither Russell nor its licensors accept any liability for any errors or omissions in the Russell Indexes and/or underlying data contained in this communication. No further distribution of Russell data is permitted without Russell’s express written consent. Russell does not promote, sponsor or endorse the content of this communication.
Definitions
P/E Ratio is the ratio of a company’s share price to the company’s earnings per share.
Market Capitalization measures the number of outstanding common shares of a given corporation multiplied by the latest price per share.
Yield is determined by dividing a stock’s annual dividends per share by the current market price per share.
Dividend Yield is a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends.
Standard Deviation is a measure of the dispersion of a set of data from its mean. It is used by investors as a gauge for the amount of expected volatility.
Sharpe Ratio is a risk-adjusted measure, calculated using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. The higher the Sharpe Ratio, the better the portfolio’s historical adjusted performance.
Alpha is a measure of the difference between actual returns and expected performance, given the level of risk as measured by Beta, where Beta measures sensitivity to benchmark movements.
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the entire market or a benchmark.
Upside Capture Ratio measures the manager’s overall performance to the benchmark’s overall performance, considering only months that are positive in the benchmark. An Upside Capture Ratio of more than 100% indicates a manager who outperforms the relative benchmark in the benchmark’s positive months.
Downside Capture Ratio is the ratio of the manager’s overall performance to the benchmark’s overall performance, considering only months that are negative in the benchmark. A Downside Capture Ratio of less than 100% indicates a manager who outperforms the relative benchmark in the benchmark’s negative months and protects more of a portfolio’s value during down markets.