iQ International Titans Model

A Low-Trading Model averaging only one position change per quarter.

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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The iQ International Titans Model selects international industry leaders that pay dividends, participate in stock repurchase programs, and generate attractive earnings from their economic resources (assets).

INVESTMENT PROCESS

The iQ International Titans Model implements the following rules-based process:

  • Begin with large-cap stocks internationally domiciled but domestically traded.

  • Remove any stock that has not paid a dividend each of the last five years.

  • Remove any stock that has not participated in a share repurchase program the last twelve months.

  • Sort the remaining stocks by Return on Assets select the top 10.

  • Hold the ten stocks until one drops out of the top 15.

This model reconstitutes every February, May, August and November and averages less than one position change every reconstitution.

Why invest in international large-cap stocks?

Investing in international large companies can offer several potential benefits for investors. Here are some reasons why investors might choose to invest in international large companies:

1. Diversification: Investing in international large companies can provide diversification benefits by adding exposure to companies outside of the investor's home country. This can help to reduce portfolio risk and potentially enhance returns by tapping into the growth potential of companies in different regions.

2. Growth Potential: Large companies in international markets can offer growth opportunities that may not be available in the investor's home country. For example, some emerging market countries may be experiencing faster economic growth rates than more developed countries, which could provide potential growth opportunities for large companies in those regions.

3. Access to Different Sectors: Investing in international large companies can provide exposure to different sectors that may not be well-represented in the investor's home country. For example, some international large companies may be leaders in sectors such as healthcare, technology, or consumer goods, which could offer potential growth opportunities.

4. Currency Diversification: Investing in international large companies can provide exposure to different currencies, which can offer currency diversification benefits. This can be especially important for investors who are concerned about the potential impact of currency fluctuations on their investments.

However, it's important to note that investing in large international companies can also come with risks, such as political instability, currency fluctuations, and economic uncertainty.