PENCE Growth with Income (70|30)

The Pence Growth portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital. It aims to achieve this objective through a portfolio consisting of a minimum allocation of 60% US domestic companies and up to 30% allocation to fixed income. These companies are relevant to Pence’s investment theme of disruptive technologies and puts consumer behavior at the center of the process.

Pence’s investment process begins with looking at Big Knowable Themes from changing consumer behavior to technological innovations. The portfolio aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation with income by identifying and investing in companies that demonstrate robust financial health, innovative capabilities, and competitive advantages. The portfolio utilizes between 50 and 70 individual companies.

Investment Process

  • Standard allocations in this composite are generally up to 70% equity and up to 30% fixed income and/or cash.
  • The portfolio utilizes between 50 and 70 holdings varying from 1% to 5% weighting with market cap over $10 billion and projected sales over $1 billion.
  • Fixed income selections are typically in the form of an ETF, varying in duration and credit quality profile depending on market conditions.
  • During periods of volatility, higher cash positions may be held to limit downside.

Asset Allocation

As of 12/31/2024

Gross Returns

As of Dec 31, 2024

Top Holdings

Name
Portfolio %
Amazon
3.34
Broadcom
3.31
Alphabet
3.05
Meta
3.00
Apple
2.92
Microsoft
2.74
First Trust Low Duration
2.52
Invesco Ultra Short Duration
2.51
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity
2.50
AB Ultra Short Income
2.49

Characteristics

Portfolio
Standard Deviation % (260d)
8.69
Weighted Average Capital ($B)
618
Median Market Cap ($B)
277
% Top 10 Holdings
26.39
Dividend Yield %
2.48
Price/Earning (12mo Trailing)
26.98
Price/Earning (12mo Forward)
22.16
Price/Book
6.79
Price/Sales (12mo Trailing)
3.13
Price/Cash Flow (12mo Trailing)
18.76
Debt/Equity Ratio %
104.30
Total Holdings
62
Long-term Earnings Growth (%)
13.46
Long-term Sales Growth (%)
8.54

% of Portfolio in Cap Range

Portfolio %
> $50 Billion
97.78
$10-50 Billion
2.22
<$10 Billion
0.0

S&P/ MSCI GICS

Portfolio %
Information Technology
29.48
Communication Services
15.98
Consumer Discretionary
13.88
Industrials
11.28
Consumer Staples
10.34
Health Care
8.90
Financials
7.00
Energy
3.14

As of 12/31/2024

Disclosure

The following composite benchmark is used for the Growth with Income Model

42% – S&P 500 INDEX
14% – Russell 2000 Index
9% – MSCI EAFE Net Total Return Index
5% – MSCI Emerging Markets Net Total Return Index
25% – Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index
5% – FTSE 3 Month Treasury Bill

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Pence Capital Management develops investment strategies for distributors and model portfolios for advisors. To invest in Pence Capital Management Strategies, please contact your broker or advisor.

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