Managed Account Program
At American Trust, we strive to personalize retirement success through a managed account program. We look at portfolio management as a fiduciary function. Our Managed Account Program (MAP) is a “defined goal” account management system that creates an actuarially valid target income for each participant, then manages to that target. The income target is based on a very robust set of data, including any supplemental information the employee provides. As markets and life change, so do the targets, the account balance, the funded status and the required savings rate. Our business is built on a foundation of thoughtful client relationships.
American Trust’s technology is designed to accommodate a retirement plan’s existing investment lineup and 3(38) Investment Manager. The core logic may be applied to investment lineups seeking to achieve a Target Rate of Return or an Expected Rate of Return.
A BETTER WAY TO INVEST YOUR MONEY
Taking care of your money is one of the most important things you can do to protect your future, but it takes more than just investing in the market to achieve your goals.
• Forget the traditional “buy & hold” method you’ve heard about. We employ a dynamic, tactical approach that helps you get the most out of your investments.
• We actively monitor our strategies, so even in down markets you can have the peace-of-mind knowing that you’re protected.
• With access to hundreds of products, our advisors can choose from a diverse selection of portfolio options that can satisfy any type of investor.
TACTICAL VS. PASSIVE INVESTING: ADAPTING TO THE MARKET TAKES VIGILANCE
The cornerstone of GVCM’s expertise is is quantitative, technical analysis. Founded on the principle that “a great offense is a stellar defense”, GVCM employs the science of global tactical management, relative strength, momentum and numerous other tools to analyze market data to deliver actionable insights. These tools cut through the daily clutter of market action and headline noise, and attempt to identify meaningful long-term patterns in daily price movements.
Since 1999, its research arm, AdvisorGuide LLC, tracks over 14,000 securities on a daily basis, to include, indexes, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and variable sub-accounts. Its comprehensive investment research and analysis governs the various models and strategies offered across both the U.S. and Canada.