Short Term Govt Credit Strategy
Strategy Overview
Our fixed income investment philosophy emphasizes a unique and defined tactical allocation approach to fixed income management, with the following strategic and tactical factors:
Strategic:
- Global Macro Considerations
- Yield Curve Management
- Sector Considerations
Tactical:
- Security Selection
- Relative Valuation
- Break-even analysis vs. risk free investments
Performance
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 (7/1/97) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Short Term Govt Credit (Gross) | 3.13 | 4.32 | 7.75 | 0.95 | 1.42 | 1.57 | 3.51 |
Short Term Govt Credit (Net) | 3.06 | 4.13 | 7.48 | 0.70 | 1.16 | 1.32 | 3.26 |
Benchmark | 3.50 | 4.50 | 8.10 | 0.94 | 1.40 | 1.55 | 3.36 |
Risk/Return(as of 09/30/2024)
Short Term Govt Credit (Gross) | Short Term Govt Credit (Net) | Index | |
---|---|---|---|
Standard Deviation % | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.20 |
Alpha | 0.20 | -0.05 | – |
Beta | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.00 |
Sharpe Ratio | 0.64 | 0.52 | 0.56 |
Tracking Error | 0.47 | 0.47 | – |
Information Ratio | 0.32 | -0.23 | – |
Portfolio
Distribution by Duration1%
(as of 09/30/2024)
Short Term Govt Credit Composite | Index | |
---|---|---|
Under 1 yr. | 19.2 | 1.3 |
1-3 yrs. | 49.0 | 60.4 |
3-5 yrs. | 31.8 | 38.3 |
5-7 yrs. | – | – |
7-10 yrs. | – | – |
10 yrs. + | – | – |
Maturity Allocation1%(as of 09/30/2024)
Ratings Distribution1%(as of 09/30/2024)
Sector Allocation1%(as of 09/30/2024)
Characteristics1
(as of 09/30/2024)
Short Term Govt Credit Composite | Index | |
---|---|---|
Average YTM | 3.92 | 3.84 |
Average Maturity (yrs) | 2.25 | 2.85 |
Average Coupon (%) | 3.58 | 3.13 |
Average Duration | 2.09 | 2.63 |
Average Rating | Aa3 | AA2/AA3 |
Top 10 Issuers %
(as of 09/30/2024)
United States of America | 45.3 |
---|---|
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 2.1 |
BHP Group Ltd | 2.0 |
Wells Fargo & Co | 2.0 |
Bank of America Corp | 2.0 |
Deere & Co | 2.0 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co | 2.0 |
Toyota Motor Corp | 2.0 |
UnitedHealth Group Inc | 2.0 |
Comcast Corp | 1.9 |
Total | 63.4 |
Investment Committee
Materials
Holding, portfolio characteristics, performance, and risk data pertain to the Short Term Govt Credit 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
Bloomberg 1-5 Yr US Govt Credit Index measures US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal debt issued by the US Treasury with maturies between 1 and 5 years. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Prior to April 1, 2014, the benchmark was the Bloomberg US Government/ Credit 1-5 Years A+ Index. Prior to January 1, 2023, the benchmark was the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-5 Year Index. Effective January 1, 2023, the benchmark is the Bloomberg 1–5 Year US Govt Credit Index.
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Definitions
Yield to Maturity (“YTM”) the rate of return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the maturity date. YTM is considered a long-term bond yield expressed as an annual rate. The calculation of YTM includes the current market price, par value, coupon interest rate and time to maturity; and it assumes that all coupons are reinvested at the same rate.
Average Maturity is the weighted average of the maturities of the underlying securities in the portfolio.
Average Coupon (%) is calculated by weighting each bond’s coupon by its relative size in the portfolio.
Average Duration is a measurement of a bond’s interest rate risk that considers a bond’s maturity, yield, coupon and call features. These many factors are calculated into one number that measures how sensitive a bond’s value may be to interest rate changes.
Ratings credit ratings for a rated issuer or security are categorized using the highest credit rating among the following three Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSRO”): Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s); Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (S&P); or Fitch, Inc. Securities that are not rated by any of these three NRSRO’s (e.g. equity securities, if held) are categorized as Not Rated. All U.S. government securities are included in the U.S. Government category.
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.
Tracking Error is the divergence between the price behavior of a position or a portfolio and the price behavior of a benchmark. Information Ratio is a measurement of portfolio returns beyond the returns of a benchmark, usually an index, compared to the volatility of those returns.