Managed Equity Model

This model is designed as a growth portfolio to serve investors with higher risk tolerances. The intended objective of the allocation is to provide high capital  appreciation. The strategy utilizes several asset classes and a combination of individual equities and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF). MBT will invest client assets in US and International equities exhibiting consistent earnings growth, reasonable valuation, and sustainable above-average return on capital. We look for companies with strong balance sheets, a record of increasing earnings, and strong internal reporting safeguards. We adjust equity   portfolios by overweighting sectors poised for better  performance relative to other market sectors, and we regularly reassess “buy” rated equities for relative valuation, earnings quality, and positive earnings expectations. This portfolio may be utilized in conjunction with a high quality fixed income portfolio. This portfolio will be managed with a secondary consideration to possible tax effects of securities sales.