Portfolio Construction

We focus on quality companies with strong balance sheets and strong cash flows. We conduct company and industry analyses, seeking companies with the following characteristics:

• Pay an attractive dividend

• Strong track record of and future ability to increase the dividend

• Proven history of predictable cash flows that increase over time

• Attractive protective barriers around the business

We then invest in companies that we believe offer the greatest value on a risk-adjusted basis, considering our estimate of a firm’s valuation, market expectations, and earnings growth prospects. We design our portfolios with 25 to 40 holdings across multiple economic sectors to diversify risk. Portfolio positions will be limited to maximum positions sizes of 7.5%. We review our sector weightings compared to the benchmark, and manage the portfolio with an eye to lower turnover rates to increase tax efficiency.

Portfolio Characteristics

Inception DateAugust 1, 2017
Assets Under Management (in millions)$114.30
Investment StyleValue
BenchmarkS&P Dividend Select Index

Portfolio Statistics as of 12/31/23

Concentrated Equity IncomeS&P Dividend Select Index
Average Market Capitalization ($ Bil)$132.3-
Indicated Yield3.3%-
Trailing P/E Ratio16.5x-
Forward P/E Ratio15.5x-
Price/Book Ratio3.1x-

Sector Diversification as of 12/31/23

Concentrated Equity Income
Consumer Discretionary5.60
Consumer Staples10.80
Energy15.90
Financials4.80
Healthcare20.30
Industrials9.50
Information Technology5.40
Materials11.60
Real Estate3.60
Utilities10.00
Cash & Cash Equivalents2.50

Top 10 Holdings as of 12/31/23

ABBVIE INC5.2%
PHILLIPS 665.0%
MERCK & CO INC5.0%
DUKE ENERGY3.9%
PEPSICO3.9%
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIR3.9%
CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.3.8%
ONEOK INC.3.6%
STAG INDUSTRIAL, INC.3.6%
COCA-COLA CO3.6%