Gold Coast Wealth Advisors acts a portfolio manager for a variety of models covering all asset classes, growth strategies, income strategies, and tactical strategies using a variety of time-tested approaches to determine what should be held in an investment model and what should be sold and replaced. For more information – fact sheets, performance, risk level, and disclosures, please contact us.
U.S. GROWTH
GC Hi RS S&P 100 Top 10 (Rotation)
Based on the DWA strength matrix program, the inventory includes the equities of the S&P 100 (OEX). The model holds the 10 strongest performing equities (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls below the top quartile, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 10 that is not currently in the model. The final trade decisions, timing and price are determined by an experienced industry veteran.
GC Hi RS NASDAQ 100 Top 10 (Rotation)
Based on the DWA strength matrix program, the inventory includes the equities of the NASDAQ 100. The model holds the 10 strongest performing equities (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls below the top quartile, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 10 that is not currently in the model. The final trade decisions, timing and price are determined by an experienced industry veteran.
GC IBD Top 10 Equities (Rotation + Tactical Cash Component)
Based on the subscription to Investors Business Daily and their CANSLIM screening process, the model is designed to identify the strongest growth stocks within the weekly screen. The system uses the Investors Business Daily 50 and Leaderboard to build an inventory of potential stock positions. The weekly top 50 is too erratic so we utilize the DWA strength matrix program to overlay for an additional screening process and help to make the final decision to buy, hold or fold. This is the most aggressive equity model and often more active. The model is designed to identify the top growth stocks of the new America and ideally hold them for as long as they continue to grow. Based on certain indicators, this model may reduce equity exposure when markets are determined to be under pressure or declining. The final trade decisions, timing and price are determined by an experienced industry veteran.
GC Hi RS Market Leaders Top 10 (Rotation)
Based on the DWA strength matrix program, the inventory includes the equities of the well-known and popular names that may not be included in the S&P 100 and NASDAQ 100. The model holds the 10 strongest performing equities (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls below the top quartile, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 10 that is not currently in the model. The final trade decisions, timing and price are determined by an experienced industry veteran.
GC Hi RS Top 5 US Sector (Rotation)
Based on the DWA First Trust US Equity Model, the inventory includes US Sector ETFs of various sectors within the U.S. Equity markets. The model holds the 5 strongest performing U.S. Sector ETFs (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 5 that is not currently in the model.
GC Smart Beta Rotation (Annual Rotation)
This model is diversified among the 7 different styles among the broad equity markets. (Momentum, High Yield, Buy Back Achievers, Growth, Value, High Quality, and Low Volatility. It holds an overweight (40%) in the poorest performing position
of the previous year. In our review, the poorest performing area tends to gain strength over the upcoming year. It is a rebalancing strategy and designed to offer diversification with the ‘smart beta’ component. It is a similar strategy to the “Dog of the Dow” and reviewed annually, therefore offering low turnover.
INCOME
GC Hi RS Yield Income (Rotation)
Based on the DWA strength matrix program, an inventory of high yielding and dividend generating positions is used. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Closed End Funds (CEFs), and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) are used to create the inventory of income producing positions. The model holds the 20 strongest performing positions (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 20 that is not currently in the model.
GC Hi RS Top 5 Dividend (Rotation)
Based on the DWA First Trust Income Model, the inventory includes dividend oriented ETFs as the universe. The model holds the 5 strongest performing ETFs (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 5 that is not currently in the model.
GC Hi RS Top 5 Income (Rotation)
Based on the DWA iShares Income Model, the inventory includes Fixed Income ETFs as the universe. The model holds the 5 strongest performing ETFs (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 5 that is not currently in the model.
GC Strategic Income (Rotation)
This model utilizes the Fixed Income category of DALI with the objective of investing the strongest sectors in the Fixed Income asset class. The inventory includes: US High Yield, US Preferred & Convertibles, International Sovereign Debt, US Corporate Debt, Inflation Protected Debt, Long Duration US Treasuries, Municipal Bonds, and Short Duration Treasuries.
INTERNATIONAL
GC Hi RS Top 5 International (Rotation)
Based on the DWA First Trust International Model, the inventory includes Global ETFs of various country ETFs. The model holds the 5 strongest performing global ETFs (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 5 that is not currently in the model.
COMMODITES
GC Hi RS Top 5 Commodities (Rotation)
Based on the DWA Powershares Commodity Model, the inventory includes Commodity ETFs of various sectors within the broad Commodity asset class. The model holds the 2 strongest performing global ETFs/ETNs (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top of the matrix that is not currently in the model. Please be aware that this model can generate K-1s for the Commodity ETNs.
TACTICAL
GC Hi RS DALI Top 2 Asset (Tactical)
Based on the Dorsey Wright & Associates Platform for determining ‘point and figure’ high relative strength, the DALI Top 2 is used to determine the strongest performing asset classes, among all asset classes. DALI stands for Dynamic Asset Level Investing. The inventory includes all Asset Classes (US Equities, International Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, Cash, and Foreign Currencies). The model is designed to identify the top two performing asset classes based on 3-6 months relative strength indicators. Currently the top 2 asset classes are US Equities and International Equities. Within the Us Equities asset class, the model will identify if equal weight or cap weight S&P 500 is favored, (2) Small, Mid, or Large Cap equities, (3) Growth or Value, (4) the strongest sectors among the major sectors. Within the International Equities, the program is designed to identify the strongest areas globally. This is a tactical model. It is designed to move to other asset classes, including cash if/when the other asset classes are showing weakness relative to tactically moving to the sidelines (in an attempt) to preserve capital. The risk with a tactical strategy is when markets are not trending and the ‘choppiness’ may shift assets while it attempts to identify the strongest trends in the markets.
GC Global Tactical (Tactical)
Based a variety of indicators, this model is designed to add risk on or risk off to your overall portfolio allocation. It can be invested 0% to 100% in the markets and can also include the other major assets classes. It is a go anywhere tactical model that is available for risk adverse investors that are more concerned about preserving capital when volatility is high in the markets or the markets are presenting a declining trend.
GC Hi RS U.S. Tactical 4 (Rotation + Tactical Cash Component)
Based on the DWA Powershares Tactical Model, the inventory includes US Sector ETFs of various sectors within the U.S. Equity markets and Cash. The model holds the 4 strongest performing ETFs (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top that is not currently in the model. If Cash rises in the ranking, the model has a tactical component to take on a cash position as a means to preserve capital during times of market decline.
SPECIALTY
GC Hi RS Hi Times Growth (Rotation)
Based on client demand, we developed a model for the future growth prospects of the marijuana legalization industry. Using the DWA strength matrix program, an inventory of marijuana industry related equities created an inventory. The model holds the 10 strongest performing positions (based on the relative strength matrix). If a position falls in value, it is generally reflected in the strength matrix and will fall in ranking. If a position falls enough, it is sold and replaced with a new position that is listed in the top 10 that is not currently in the model.
GC Disruptive Innovation (Tactical)
Disruptive innovation is the introduction of technologically enabled new products or services that should change an industry landscape by creating simplicity and accessibility while driving down costs. Opportunities may result from disruptive innovation that are often underestimated or misunderstood by traditional investment managers that are focused too much on traditional sectors and short-term price movements. With this managed model, if appropriate, we are looking to align client portfolios with forward thinking analyst research that spans across sectors, industries, and markets to gain a deeper understanding of the convergence, market potential, and long-term impact of disruptive innovation.