Value and Momentum: January 2015

One strategy we use to enhance Basic Strategy is to tilt client portfolios toward asset classes that are more attractive based on value and momentum measures.

Let’s look at what this analysis tells us in January.

The following chart shows the value and momentum scores for the ten broad asset classes we consider. The upper right area is the ideal spot for an investment, indicating both attractive value and positive momentum. You can see that value and momentum are usually opposites, with most investments attractive in terms of one, but not both.

Source: Mariposa Capital Management, LLC

As of 1/15/2015, the two most attractive asset classes using value and momentum are:

1. Emerging Market Stocks
2. Global Commodity Stocks

The most unattractive asset classes are:

9. US Stocks
10. Commodities

Note

For this analysis, we are using the following funds as proxies for each asset class.