1. Discretionary Management Service – December 2017 Portfolio Performance
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The Offering
The NLPFM Discretionary Management Service offers a number of different portfolios to clients. The needs of each client are considered independently and different portfolios are selected based on suitability and approach to risk after a discussion directly with the client. The philosophy of NLPFM is that irrespective of which standard portfolio or specially tailored portfolio is used, clients can be assured that their money is looked after with their interests at heart.
The Month in Review
December was another good month for risk assets which completed a fine year for markets generally. All major equity indices posted positive returns for the month with the UK very much leading the way with a huge monthly return. Asia and Emerging Markets also continued their very impressive run. The Bond market also had a good month with the peculiarity of the UK government bonds rallying strongly along with UK equity markets. Property once again had a steady month and posted another healthy return. Our Alternative holdings were a slight drag on performance as volatility remained elusive. The MSCI UK Index had its best month of the year - up 5.03%. The AFI Index was up 1.41%. Our portfolios were slightly behind the benchmark as is typical in a very strong rallying market but we continue to deliver superior risk adjusted returns.
Performance & Volatility (%)
Inception Date
1 Month Returns
YTD Returns
1 Year Returns
5 Years Returns
10 Years Returns
Volatility Since January 2013
Returns since January 2008
Volatility Since January 2008
NLPFM Defensive
Jan 2013
0.97
8.42
44.17
N/A
3.90
NLPFM Cautious
Jan 2008
1.07
9.55
51.19
82.35
4.72
7.20
NLPFM Balanced
1.17
10.56
56.28
85.82
5.33
7.84
NLPFM Progressive
1.31
11.90
62.26
97.02
5.93
8.62
NLPFM Adventurous
1.43
13.27
70.41
7.21
MSCI UK Index
5.03
11.70
54.94
71.58
10.25
14.08
AFI Balanced Index
1.41
11.46
51.64
73.21
6.25
9.91
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NLP Financial Management Limited does not accept liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may have occurred in the collection and recording of this data and will provide extra detail on data or graphs used in this note upon request. The above figures are indicative of the returns for the portfolios on a particular day, however not all portfolios are valued on the same day and variations may occur.
Past performance is not a guide to the future.
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2. Discretionary Management Service relative performance
January 2008 to December 2017
The graphs below show the performance and volatility of our DMS portfolios against the MSCI UK Index and the AFI Balanced Index.
This is a marketing communication, intended for information only and should not be construed as an invitation or offer to buy and sell any investment vehicle, instrument or service. This information is based on historic data collected by NLP Financial Management Limited using Financial Express Analytics and presented here in gross form before fees and taxes. The effect of these fees should be considered as they will create a drag on performance. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Changes in rates of exchange may also cause the value of investments to go up or down.