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Shauvik Haldar
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Growth strategies, esepcially those focused on semiconductors continued their dominance over the last...
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Largest Holdings
Symbol | Company | Portfolio Weight | YTD Performance |
---|---|---|---|
AVGO | Avago Technologies | 3.34% | +92% |
NXPI | NXP Semiconductors NV | 3.32% | +68% |
SHP | Shire | 3.31% | +64% |
NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) – Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors has jumped 68% in 2014, despite a slight dip in October.
Shire (SHP) – Shares of Shire skyrocketed in 2014 after reports that it would be acquired by AbbVie. After the deal was cancelled, shares dropped. However, the stock is up over 60% in 2014.
Largest Holdings
Symbol | Company | Portfolio Weight | YTD Performance |
---|---|---|---|
NXPI | NXP Semiconductors NV | 6.46% | +68% |
CHKP | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd | 4.88% | +24% |
CPH:MAERSK-B | A P Moller Maersk AS | 4.81% | +4.5% |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP) – This Israel-based company had a volatile year, but shares surged in October.
A P Moller Maersk AS (CPH:MAERSK-B) – A P Moller Maersk had a volatile year, trading essentially flat from a year ago.
Largest Holdings
Symbol | Company | Portfolio Weight | YTD Performance |
---|---|---|---|
VTX:NESN | Nestle | 1.59% | +12% |
BAYN | Bayer | 0.97% | +13% |
BTI | British American Tobacco | 0.89% | +3% |
Bayer (BAYN) – Bayer has been rising since it began trading in 2011. In 2014, the stock rose 13%.
British American Tobacco (BTI) – Despite its run in the beginning of the year, shares of BTI fell in December.
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Shauvik Haldar
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Growth strategies, esepcially those focused on semiconductors continued their dominance over the last...
Aaron Levitt
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With bond prices low and yields high, fixed income investments could be very...
Aaron Levitt
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Fund flows into active ETFs underscore how popular the vehicle is for investors...
Mutual Fund Education
Justin Kuepper
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Let's take a closer look at how ESG investments have outperformed during the...
Mutual Fund Education
Daniel Cross
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While CITs and mutual funds share many similarities, there are some key differences...
Mutual Fund Education
Sam Bourgi
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The phrase ‘bear market’ has been thrown around a lot lately, but it...
For more information on international mutual funds, check out the Beginner’s Guide to International Mutual Funds.
Largest Holdings
Symbol | Company | Portfolio Weight | YTD Performance |
---|---|---|---|
AVGO | Avago Technologies | 3.34% | +92% |
NXPI | NXP Semiconductors NV | 3.32% | +68% |
SHP | Shire | 3.31% | +64% |
NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) – Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors has jumped 68% in 2014, despite a slight dip in October.
Shire (SHP) – Shares of Shire skyrocketed in 2014 after reports that it would be acquired by AbbVie. After the deal was cancelled, shares dropped. However, the stock is up over 60% in 2014.
Largest Holdings
Symbol | Company | Portfolio Weight | YTD Performance |
---|---|---|---|
NXPI | NXP Semiconductors NV | 6.46% | +68% |
CHKP | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd | 4.88% | +24% |
CPH:MAERSK-B | A P Moller Maersk AS | 4.81% | +4.5% |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP) – This Israel-based company had a volatile year, but shares surged in October.
A P Moller Maersk AS (CPH:MAERSK-B) – A P Moller Maersk had a volatile year, trading essentially flat from a year ago.
Largest Holdings
Symbol | Company | Portfolio Weight | YTD Performance |
---|---|---|---|
VTX:NESN | Nestle | 1.59% | +12% |
BAYN | Bayer | 0.97% | +13% |
BTI | British American Tobacco | 0.89% | +3% |
Bayer (BAYN) – Bayer has been rising since it began trading in 2011. In 2014, the stock rose 13%.
British American Tobacco (BTI) – Despite its run in the beginning of the year, shares of BTI fell in December.
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Shauvik Haldar
|
Growth strategies, esepcially those focused on semiconductors continued their dominance over the last...
Aaron Levitt
|
With bond prices low and yields high, fixed income investments could be very...
Aaron Levitt
|
Fund flows into active ETFs underscore how popular the vehicle is for investors...
Mutual Fund Education
Justin Kuepper
|
Let's take a closer look at how ESG investments have outperformed during the...
Mutual Fund Education
Daniel Cross
|
While CITs and mutual funds share many similarities, there are some key differences...
Mutual Fund Education
Sam Bourgi
|
The phrase ‘bear market’ has been thrown around a lot lately, but it...