One popular definition of cheap (i.e., value) has now underperformed
growth on a total return basis for six of the last nine years.
Not exact matches
In subsequent articles I will conduct some calculations that assume dividends are reinvested annually, but all the portfolio
growth and spending assumptions are still
on a
total return basis.
The power of compounding can make an investment grow much faster than would otherwise have been the case, and is obviously
based on the assumption that interest or dividends are reinvested in the same asset... More compelling proof that the odds are stacked against the capital -
growth - only brigade is gleaned from an analysis of the components of the
total return figures.
The 5 - year estimated annual
total return is a calculation
based on the company achieving the estimated EPS
growth rate and then the stock trading at its earnings justified valuation.
(Note: For the reader's information and convenience, follow this link to a FAST Graphs ™ portfolio review of the complete list of the S&P 500 constituents and key fundamental metrics presented in order of highest
total estimated
return to lowest
based on current valuation and estimates of future
growth.
M&M Mars Inc. (Boston, MA / Los Angeles, CA) 9/2003 — 5/2005 Region Sales Manager • Oversaw all aspects of both the Massachusetts and Los Angeles sales territory for the Mars Inc. brand Flavia, a gourmet, single cup office coffee system • Held responsibility for managing five independent distributor partners, five outside sales representatives, and two customer service representatives, ensuring client service, brand development, market penetration, and profit
growth • Led the territory from inception in September of 2003 to $ 3.5 million territory for the calendar year 2005, utilizing a sales team that finished 2004 at 21 % over target and 36 % over target in 2005 • Earned award for territory profitability —
based on return on total assets — in 2004, also achieving the ranking of the top territory nationwide
based on sales
growth and cost reduction
This
growth has resulted in a
total return of approximately 3,500 % (
based on midpoint of 2013 guidance).