Credit crisis marked turning point for global change LONDON and NEW YORK, July 28
LONDON and NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newton* has
unveiled four new themes set to drive future trends and subsequent stock
selection.
Newton uses a dynamic framework of long-term themes to help develop an
understanding of how the world is changing and where investment opportunities
are likely to appear. The company believes the credit crisis marked an
important turning point for financial institutions, companies and investors
globally, with the four new investment themes being; 'All Change', 'Uneconomic
Growth', 'More Government' and 'Construction and
Reconstruction'.
Iain Stewart, a Director of Investment at Newton and the driver of the
Newton thematic investment process created over 20 years ago, said: "As the
credit crisis has well and truly hit, our attention has turned to the
long-term implications of the crisis for investors. Our all change theme
forces us to think about a world in which credit is no longer cheap and
abundant. That this also appears to be the case for both food and energy makes
the transition all the more profound.
"Against this backdrop of tighter credit conditions, we have favoured
stable growth businesses which are capable of generating cash throughout an
economic cycle. We have been avoiding companies which have relied upon the
unsustainable growth of cheap credit such as many western banks, investment
banks and real estate businesses."
The uneconomic growth theme relates to how global economic activity and
inflation measures are distorted by currency pegs, price controls and
subsidies. Newton believes some supply chain arrangements, such as outsourcing
to China, could come under pressure. This could favour local manufacturers
that operate closer to the consumer.
The construction and reconstruction theme highlights the 'megatrend' in
global infrastructure. While spending on global infrastructure including
transport, telecoms and utilities has grown rapidly over the past few years,
Newton believes infrastructure spending in less-developed economies continues
to be a solid growth area in a world experiencing a cyclical slowdown.
The more government theme is based on the premise that the recent
financial crisis will lead to more government intervention. Newton believes
this form of managed capitalism will have a detrimental effect on global trade
and corporate profits. Domestic based 'consumer champions', along with
companies operating in the security, surveillance, aerospace and defence
sectors are expected to benefit.
Two of Newton's themes 'debt and credit' and 'becalmed' which contributed
to strong performance relative to benchmarks in international equity (EAFE
Plus), global equity and global bonds during the credit crisis of 2007, have
been removed and updated with the four new themes**.
In 1998, Newton was acquired by Mellon Financial Corporation, which merged
with Bank of New York Company, Inc., to become The Bank of New York Mellon in
July last year. Newton today forms part of the $1.1 trillion (560bn pounds
sterling) BNY Mellon Asset Management group of companies.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services
company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets,
operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a
leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and
high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth
management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury
services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $23 trillion in
assets under custody and administration, more than $1.1 trillion in assets
under management and services more than $11 trillion in outstanding debt.
Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.
**Annualized performance to December 31 2007
International Equity
(EAFE Plus) 1 Year(%) 3 Years(%) 5 Years(%) 10 Years(%)
Newton (gross of fees)18.719.125.113.1
Newton (net of fees) 17.918.324.212.3
Benchmark
(MSCI EAFE NDR Index)11.216.821.68.7
Global Equity 1 Year(%) 3 Years(%) 5 Years(%) 10 Years(%)
Newton (gross of fees)20.418.322.111.5
Newton (net of fees) 19.617.521.210.7
Benchmark
(MSCI World NDR Index)9.0 12.717.07.0
Global Opportunities 1 Year(%) 3 Years(%) Since inception (%)
Newton (gross of fees) 26.823.928.7
Newton (net of fees) 25.923.027.8
MSCI AC World NDR
Index 11.714.417.3
Global Bonds 1 Year(%) 3 Years(%) 5 Years(%) 10 Years(%)
Newton (gross of fees) 11.14.7 9.4 8.7
Newton (net of fees) 10.64.3 8.9 8.2
Benchmark (JPM Global
Government Bond Index)10.83.1 6.7 6.3
'Newton' refers to the following group of affiliated companies: Newton
Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management Limited, Newton
International Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management LLC and
Newton Fund Managers (CI) Limited. Assets under management include assets
managed by all of these companies except Newton Capital Management LLC, which
provides marketing services in the U.S. for Newton Capital Management Limited.
Except for Newton Capital Management LLC and Newton Capital Management
Limited, none of the other Newton companies offer services in the U.S. Newton
Capital Management Limited is an investment management firm, authorized and
regulated in the UK by the Financial Services Authority in the conduct of
investment business and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York
Mellon Corporation. Registered in England no. 2675952. Newton Capital
Management Limited is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940.
Newton has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the
Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS(R)). For each of the years from
1996 to 2005, Newton has been verified by an independent verifier. Copies of
the verification reports are available upon request. Additional information
regarding the firm's policies and procedures for calculating and reporting
performance results and a complete list and description of Composites is also
available by contacting Ciaran Spillane (516) 338 3521. Results are based on
fully discretionary accounts under management, including those accounts no
longer with the firm. Non-feepaying accounts are not included in this
Composite. Capital gains, dividend and interest received may be subject to
withholding tax imposed by the country of origin and such taxes may not be
recoverable.
The U.S. Dollar is the currency used to express performance. Returns
include the effect of foreign currency exchange rates. Further information
regarding the exchange rates used is available upon request. Returns are
presented gross and net of management fees and include the reinvestment of all
income. Actual returns will be reduced by investment advisory fees and other
expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account. The FTSE
World and JP Morgan Global Government Bond indices used for comparative
purposes are calculated gross of withholding taxes. The MSCI World and MSCI
EAFE indices used for comparative purposes are calculated net of withholding
taxes.
Past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of
investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and investors
may not get back the original amount invested. The value of overseas
securities will be influenced by fluctuations in exchange rates. If part of
the portfolio is invested in sub-investment grade bonds, which typically have
a low credit rating and carry a high degree of default risk, then please be
aware that this can affect the capital value of your investment. If the
portfolio has exposure to hedge funds, gold, private equity and property via
publicly quoted transferable securities, then there are additional risks
associated with these sectors. The information contained within this document
should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security. It
should not be assumed that a security has been - or will be - profitable.
There is no assurance that a security will remain in the portfolio.
Newton International Equities (EAFE plus) Strategy
Total FirmComposite Assets
Year Assets U.S. Dollars % of Firm Assets
End (millions)(millions)
2007 78,698 699 Less than 1%
2006 69,694 439 Less than 1%
2005 49,370 116 Less than 1%
2004 41,737 100 Less than 1%
2003 37,824 108 Less than 1%
2002 30,03962 Less than 1%
2001 30,993 134 Less than 1%
2000 33,10116 Less than 1%
1999 29,66219 Less than 1%
1998 21,995 7 Less than 1%
Annual Performance Results
Year Number of Gross Net MSCI Composite
End Accounts CompositeComposite EAFE Dispersion
NDR
2007 Five or18.7 % 17.9 % 11.2 % N.A.
fewer
2006 Five or23.6 % 22.7 % 26.4 % N.A.
fewer
2005 Five or15.2 % 14.4 % 13.5 % N.A.
fewer
2004 Five or25.8 % 24.9 % 20.2 % N.A.
fewer
2003 Five or44.0 % 43.0 % 38.6 % N.A.
fewer
2002 Five or (14.3)% (14.9)% (15.9)% N.A.
fewer
2001 Five or (19.4)% (20.0)% (21.4)% N.A.
fewer
2000 Five or (14.2)% (14.8)% (14.2)% N.A.
fewer
1999 Five or50.0 % 49.0 % 27.0 % N.A.
fewer
1998 Five or25.5 % 24.6 % 20.0 % N.A.
fewer
Newton EAFE (Global Equity ex U.S.) Plus Composite contains fully
discretionary segregated portfolios that invest in global equity markets with
the exception of North America and for comparison purposes is measured against
the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed market
equity performance, excluding the US & Canada. This Composite comprises
portfolios that invest in global equities including emerging markets, which
may include stocks that do not form part of the benchmark. Actual returns
will be reduced by investment advisory fees and other expenses that may be
incurred in the management of the account. The fee schedule appropriate for
this presentation starts at 0.30% per annum subject to a minimum of $300,000,
however, individual fees are negotiated on an account by account basis. The
Newton EAFE (Global Equity ex U.S.) Plus Composite was created in Q4 04.
Newton Global Bonds Strategy
Total Composite Assets
Firm
Total
Firm U.S. % Firm Number of
Year Assets Dollars Assets Accounts
End (millions) (millions)
2007 78,6983,465 4 % Five or fewer
2006 69,6942,679 4 % Five or fewer
2005 49,3701,567 3 % Five or fewer
2004 41,737 842 2 % Five or fewer
2003 37,824 626 2 % Five or fewer
2002 30,039 364 1 % Five or fewer
2001 30,993 188 Less than 1% Five or fewer
2000 33,101 124 Less than 1% Five or fewer
1999 29,662 108 Less than 1% Five or fewer
1998 21,995 135 Less than 1% Five or fewer
Annual Performance Results
Year Gross Net JP Morgan Composite
End Composite Composite Global Gov. Dispersion
2007 11.1% 10.6 % 10.8 % N.A.
2006 6.7% 6.2 %5.9 % N.A.
2005 (3.0)% (3.5)% (6.5)% N.A.
2004 14.0% 13.4 % 10.1 % N.A.
2003 19.9% 19.3 % 14.5 % N.A.
2002 23.2% 22.7 % 20.1 % N.A.
2001 2.4% 1.9 % (1.4)% N.A.
2000 7.8% 7.3 %2.3 % N.A.
1999 (9.3)% (9.7)% (5.1)% N.A.
1998 19.3% 18.7 % 15.3 % N.A.
Newton Global Bond Unhedged Composite contains fully discretionary
portfolios which invest in international government debt and for comparison
purposes is measured against the JP Morgan Global Government Bond Index. The
JPM Global Government Bond Index is a market capitalization weighted index
that is designed to measure global bond market performance. Actual returns
will be reduced by investment advisory frees and other expense that may be
incurred in the management of the account. The fee schedule appropriate for
this presentation starts at 0.15% per annum subject to a minimum of $150,000,
however, individual fees are negotiated on an account by account basis. The
Newton Global Bond Unhedged composite was created Q3 03.
Newton Global Equity Strategy
Composite Assets
Year Total Firm Assets U.S. Dollars % of Firm
End (millions) (millions) Assets
2007 78,698 9,685 12 %
2006 69,694 5,535 8 %
2005 49,370 2,700 6 %
2004 41,737 1,936 5 %
2003 37,824 131 Less than 1%
2002 30,039 84 Less than 1%
2001 30,993 81 Less than 1%
2000 33,101 90 Less than 1%
1999 29,662 103 Less than 1%
1998 21,995 76 Less than 1%
Annual Performance Results
Year Number of Gross Net FTSE MSCI WorldComposite
EndAccounts Composite Composite WorldNDR Dispersion
2007 18 20.4 %19.6 % 11.3 % 9.0 % 2.0 %
2006 13 20.9 %20.1 % 21.5 % 20.1 % 1.4 %
2005 8 13.7 %12.9 % 11.3 % 9.5 % N.A.
2004 9 18.9 %18.0 % 16.0 % 14.7 % N.A.
2003 Five or fewer 37.9 %37.0 % 33.9 % 33.1 % N.A.
2002 Five or fewer (19.5)% (20.1)%(19.1)% (19.9)% N.A.
2001 Five or fewer (13.9)% (14.5)%(16.1)% (16.8)% N.A.
2000 Five or fewer (8.2)%(8.9)%(11.1)% (13.2)% N.A.
1999 Five or fewer 35.2 %34.3 % 26.0 % 24.9 % N.A.
1998 Five or fewer 27.4 %26.5 % 23.0 % 24.3 % N.A.
Newton Global Equity Institutional Composite contains fully discretionary
equity portfolios that invest in global equities including emerging markets,
which may include stocks that do not form part of the benchmark and for
comparison purposes is measured against the FTSE World and MSCI World indices.
The FTSE World and MSCI World Index are free float-adjusted market
capitalization indices that are designed to measure global developed market
equity performance. Actual returns will be reduced by investment advisory
fees and other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account.
The fee schedule appropriate for this presentation starts at 0.30% per annum
subject to a minimum of $300,000, however, individual fees are negotiated on
an account by account basis. The Newton Global Equity Institutional Composite
was created in Q3 00.
Newton Global Higher Income Strategy
Total FirmComposite Assets
% of
Year AssetsU.S. Dollars Firm Number ofGross
End (millions) (millions) AssetsAccounts Composite
2007 76,698623 Less than 1% Five or fewer 22.3 %
2006 69,694230 Less than 1% Five or fewer 34.4 %
Annual Performance Results
MSCI World
Year Net CompositeFTSE World NDR Composite Dispersion
End
2007 21.4% 11.3 % 9.0 % N.A.
2006 33.4% 21.5 % 20.1 % N.A.
Newton Global Higher Income Composite contains fully discretionary
portfolios that invest in global equities which have a yield greater than 15%
of the local market, and for comparison purposes is measured against the FTSE
World and MSCI World indices. The FTSE World and MSCI World Index are free
float-adjusted market capitalization indices that are designed to measure
global developed market equity performance. This Composite comprises
portfolios that invest in global equities including emerging markets, which
may include stocks that do not form part of the benchmark. Actual returns
will be reduced by investment advisory fees and other expenses that may be
incurred in the management of the account. The fee schedule appropriate for
this presentation starts at 0.30% per annum subject to a minimum of $300,000,
however, individual fees are negotiated on an account by account basis. The
Newton Global Higher Income Composite was created in Q1 06.
Newton Global Opportunities Strategy
Total Firm Composite Assets
YearAssets U.S. Dollars % of Firm Number of
End (millions) (millions) Assets Accounts
200778,698 3,656 5 %8
200669,694 1,001 1 %Five or fewer
200549,370128 Less than 1% Five or fewer
200441,737 8 Less than 1% Five or fewer
Annual Performance Results
YearGross Net FTSE MSCI ACComposite Dispersion
EndComposite Composite All World World NDR
200726.8%25.9 %12.7 % 11.7 %N.A
200626.9%26.0 %22.2 % 21.0 %N.A
200518.1%17.2 %11.7 % 10.8 %N.A.
200419.6%* 19.4%*12.3%* 12.2%*N.A.
Newton Global Opportunities Composite contains fully discretionary
portfolios that invest in global equity markets but are not constrained by
investment restrictions and for comparison purposes is measured against the
FTSE All World & MSCI AC World indices The FTSE World and MSCI World Index are
free float-adjusted market capitalization indices that are designed to measure
global developed market equity performance. This Composite comprises
portfolios that invest in global equities including emerging markets, which
may include stocks that do not form part of the benchmark. Actual returns
will be reduced by investment advisory fees and other expenses that may be
incurred in the management of the account. The fee schedule appropriate for
this presentation starts at 0.35% per annum subject to a minimum of $350,000,
however, individual fees are negotiated on an account by account basis. The
Newton Global Opportunities Composite was created in Q4 04.
*'Newton' refers to the following group of affiliated companies: Newton
Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management Limited, Newton
International Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management LLC and
Newton Fund Managers (C.I.) Limited. Assets under management include assets
managed by all of these companies except Newton Capital Management LLC, which
provides marketing services in the U.S.. Except for Newton Capital Management
LLC and Newton Capital Management Limited, none of the other Newton companies
offer services in the U.S.. Newton Capital Management Limited is an
investment management firm, authorized and regulated in the UK by the
Financial Services Authority in the conduct of investment business and is a
wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Registered
in England no. 2675952.
SOURCE The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
