The primary objective of the Yield Strategy is to outperform the Russell 1000 Value Index over a full market cycle. A second, but equally important, objective is to invest in dividend paying stocks that provide income for current investors. By consistently maintaining a yield premium to the market, the strategy has been able to provide holders with a rising dividend payout over time.
All Cap – Yield
Description
Objective
Investment Merits
1. Opportunity derived from market emotion
Timeless investment philosophy with a disciplined process designed to eliminate behavioral biases
2. Focus on companies with proven track records trading at a discount to fair value
Cornerstone’s proprietary Fair Value Model has successfully identified attractively valued companies for over 30 years
3. Designed to provide US equity exposure as well as an above-market yield for income seeking investors
Video Introduction
Yield Strategy
Process
Conduct fundamental review
- Confirm relevance of historical track record
- Eliminate fundamentally flawed companies
- Build investment case, run sensitivity analysis, stress test assumptions
- Identify what the market is mispricing
Determine whether past fundamentals are repeatable
Investment Team Members assess the merits of companies independently before collaborating for final review
1. Verify valuation and Dissect Financials
Assess company financials and valuation case
2. Evaluate Business Model
Identify embedded characteristics and keys to success
3. Appraise Management
Measure success of management over time
4. Assess Competitive Threats
Monitor competitors, substitutes and new entrants
5. Understand Operating Environment
Legislation, regulations, and exogenus inputs
30 Stocks chosen
Positions typically start at 2% with a maximum of 6%
- Positions built up and eliminated over time
Size of the position based on:
- Discount to our Fair Value
- Relative attractiveness
- Contribution to overall portfolio yield
Sector weights range from 0-30%
Overall portfolio targeted to provide 30% yield premium to S&P 500
Performance
Cornerstone Gross Returns |
Cornerstone Net Returns |
Russell 1000 Value |
|
---|---|---|---|
QTD | 4.63% | 4.49% | 9.43% |
1 Year | 30.86% | 30.43% | 27.76% |
3 Year | 13.38% | 13.06% | 9.02% |
5 Year | 15.57% | 15.19% | 10.69% |
7 Year | 13.57% | 13.18% | 9.53% |
10 Year | 10.85% | 10.44% | 9.23% |
Since Inception* | 10.41% | 9.98% | 8.61% |
Annual compounding rates of return ending 9/30/2024
*Composite inception date is 3/31/2008
Cornerstone Gross Returns |
Cornerstone Net Returns |
Russell 1000 Value |
Gross Composite 3yr St Dev |
R1Value 3yr St Dev |
Composite assets $millions | Accounts at period end | Percent of firm assets | Firm assets $millions | Gross Composite dispersion |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 21.27% | 20.97% | 11.46% | 18% | 17% | 52.6 | 5 of fewer | 2.8% | 1,896.9 | N.A.* |
2022 | -6.43% | -6.70% | -7.54% | 25% | 21% | 45.2 | 5 of fewer | 2.7% | 1,703.9 | N.A.* |
2021 | 30.85% | 30.38% | 25.16% | 23% | 19% | 50.5 | 5 or fewer | 2.6% | 1,932.1 | N.A.* |
2020 | 7.21% | 6.75% | 2.80% | 24% | 20% | 40.3 | 5 or fewer | 2.2% | 1,831.3 | N.A.* |
2019 | 27.85% | 27.34% | 26.54% | 14% | 12% | 39.4 | 5 or fewer | 1.7% | 2,300.8 | N.A.* |
2018 | -5.80% | -6.18% | -8.27% | 13% | 11% | 32.2 | 5 or fewer | 1.5% | 2,169.9 | N.A.* |
2017 | 18.18% | 17.70% | 13.66% | 14% | 10% | 35.7 | 5 or fewer | 1.5% | 2,458.6 | N.A.* |
2016 | 16.30% | 15.82% | 17.34% | 14% | 11% | 31.5 | 5 or fewer | 1.2% | 2,609.7 | N.A.* |
2015 | -13.67% | -14.04% | -3.83% | 13% | 11% | 28.3 | 5 or fewer | 0.8% | 3,480.2 | N.A.* |
2014 | 14.11% | 13.65% | 13.45% | 10% | 9% | 34.1 | 5 or fewer | 0.4% | 9,154.3 | N.A.* |
2013 | 39.18% | 38.60% | 32.53% | 13% | 13% | 31.0 | 5 or fewer | 0.4% | 8,210.6 | N.A.* |
2012 | 7.28% | 6.82% | 17.51% | 15% | 16% | 23.1 | 5 or fewer | 0.4% | 5,725.4 | N.A.* |
2011 | 3.84% | 3.37% | 0.39% | 19% | 21% | 22.7 | 5 or fewer | 0.7% | 3,466.7 | N.A.* |
2010 | 16.99% | 16.48% | 15.51% | N.R. | N.R. | 22.7 | 5 or fewer | 0.9% | 2,394.8 | N.A.* |
2009 | 22.64% | 22.09% | 19.69% | N.R. | N.R. | 20.2 | 5 or fewer | 1.4% | 1,437.6 | N.A.* |
2008* | -24.09% | -24.28% | -30.82% | N.R. | N.R. | 18.6 | 5 or fewer | 3.0% | 613.0 | N.A.* |
*Composite inception date is 03/31/2008
N.R. – Not Required
Characteristics
September 30, 2024
The end result of the investment process is a portfolio comprised of companies with solid growth prospects trading at compelling valuation levels.
Characteristics | Yield | Russell 1000 Value |
---|---|---|
5 Yr Hst. EPS Growth(Ex-Zeros) | 10.5% | 12.1% |
LT Est. EPS Growth—Wtd Avg | 11.2% | 10.3% |
Price/Earnings (TTM)—Wtd HAvg | 16.9x | 18.3x |
Price/Cash Flow—Wtd Avg | 10.6x | 12.4x |
LT Debt to Equity—Wtd HAvg | 0.4x | 0.3x |
Dividend Yield—Wtd Avg | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Market Cap—Wtd Avg | 125.6B | 171.5B |
Sector Weights
September 30, 2024
Sector weights can be materially different from the benchmark as a result of our bottom-up investment process
Disclaimer
Yield contains fully discretionary institutional accounts that are typically around 30-35 securities that pay dividends and are suitable for clients that are seeking both income and long term capital appreciation. For comparison purposes the composite is measured against the Russell 1000 Value Index. Cornerstone Investment Partners is an independent, employee owned investment advisory firm. Results are based on fully discretionary accounts under management, including those accounts no longer with the firm. Past performance is not indicative of future results. N.A.-Information is not statistically meaningful due to an insufficient number of portfolios in the composite for an entire year. The U.S. Dollar is the currency used to express performance. Returns are presented gross and net of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income. Net of fee performance was calculated using actual management fees, a model fee based on the standard investment advisory schedule was applied to non-fee paying accounts. The Yield composite incepted and created on March 31, 2008. The annual composite dispersion is an asset-weighted standard deviation calculated for the accounts in the composite the entire year. Cornerstone Investment Partners claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) and has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the GIPS standards. Cornerstone Investment Partners has been independently verified for the periods September 30, 2001 thru December 31, 2023. The verification and performance examination reports are available upon request. A firm that claims compliance with the GIPS standards must establish policies and procedures for complying with all the applicable requirements of the GIPS standards. Verification provides assurance on whether the firm’s policies and procedures related to composite and pooled fund maintenance, as well as the calculation, presentation, and distribution of performance, have been designed in compliance with the GIPS standards and have been implemented on a firm-wide basis. Verification does not provide assurance on the accuracy of any specific performance report. The firm maintains a complete list and description of composites. Policies for valuing investments, calculating performance, and preparing GIPS Reports are available upon request. Benchmark returns are not covered by the report of independent verifiers. To receive a list of composite descriptions and/or additional information, contact Cornerstone Investment Partners at 3438 Peachtree Rd, NE; Suite 900; Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-751-3850, or marketing@cornerstone-ip.com. The general fee schedule for accounts is as follows: 0.75% on the first $10,000,000; 0.55% on the next $10,000,000 and 0.35% on the balance. Actual investment advisory fees incurred by clients may vary. GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein. Due to the marketing rule that went into effect on 11/4/22, the net returns were updated to comply with this regulation. Additional information is available upon request.