There are no changes to any of the Invesco models this week. As we do each quarter, today we review the performance of the models covered in this report.
There are no changes to any of the Invesco models this week. As we do each quarter, today we review the performance of the models covered in this report. US equities continued to advance in the fourth quarter as the S&P 500 (SPX) gained 2.35%. The NDW Sector 4 Model (POWER4) and the Invesco Sector Seven Model (POWER7) each finished the quarter in positive territory but lagged the S&P. POWER4’s financials exposure weighed on performance for the quarter while POWER7 was hampered by exposure to next gen media & gaming and internet. POWER4 finished the year with a gain of 3.21%, while POWER7 advanced 11.24%, both trailing SPX which was up over 16%. The Invesco Small Cap Sector Model (POWERSMALL) finished the quarter down 3.61%, exposure to consumer discretionary, which the model exited in mid-November, was the largest drag on performance.
The Invesco Special Opportunities Model (GUGGSO) was the only global model to finish the quarter in the red; the model’s exposure to Chinese technology was the biggest detractor as the Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ) was down almost 12% in Q4. All three global models finished the year in positive territory but lagged the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI).
The Invesco Commodity Model (POWRSHARES) finished Q4 well ahead of the benchmark boosted by its exposure to precious metals. The model finished the year up more than 9%, but lagged its benchmark due in part to two whipsaw trades in energy.
