Investment Strategy & Ongoing Management

You Need a Team That Understands How to Invest in Uncertain Times

At Valley Peak Financial, our approach to investing is tailored to navigate the complexities of the modern financial landscape with precision and foresight. We bring you strategies grounded in a deep understanding of market dynamics and the pivotal role of risk management. See below for some highlights of our thinking.

Seeking Growth From…

Dividend Yield

Earnings Growth

Investor Valuation (sentiment)

We see stock market returns from a mix of these components.

Stock Exposure Highlights

  • US-Focused: under-weight relative to benchmarks as we continue to see stronger fundamentals in domestic equities. Slowing global growth will continue to challenge international equities.

  • Smaller Cap: small companies are the only asset class to outperform inflation in every decade since the 1930s.

  • Value-Oriented: we think the market will reward profitable companies with strong free cash flow, and we often find more of these attributes with lower valuations.

The Bucket Approach Framework

The Bucket Approach assures that clients can stick to their long-term plan. By allocating sufficient assets to Buckets 1 & 2, clients can cover living expenses without exposure to significant market volatility (i.e., the risk of losing value when you need it).

Bucket 3 focuses on long term compounding and earning sufficient return (i.e., avoiding the risk of running out of money). Balancing a mix of long-term return drivers and short-term risk-mitigators, clients can be in a position to pursue better outcomes.

1

Near Term

1-2 Years

Less risk & more stability

Examples: Cash, Money Market Funds, Short-Term Bonds

2

Mid Term

2-7 Years

More yield & more risk

Examples: Intermediate-Term & High Yield Bonds, Hedged Equities

3

Later Term

7+ Years

More risk &
more growth potential

Examples: Large & Small US Equities, International Equities

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