Otherwise, you risk having too much of your money in low -
returning assets for the sake of stability you don't require.
Not exact matches
One could say that private equity funds have, at least in their thirst
for assets and their run - of - the - mill
returns, begun to resemble grubby, conventional mutual funds.
In
return for its help, Germany has demanded that Greece slash its public budgets, sell off public
assets, and reform its labor laws.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential
for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences
for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals
for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand
for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16)
returns on pension plan
assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price
for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate
for our additional capital needs or
for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions
for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Private firms like Amur have proliferated in the past few years, which is hardly a surprise, given that Canada's stubbornly low interest rates have pushed investors into alternative
asset classes, and residential real estate has generated stunning
returns for investors and homeowners alike.
Furthermore, a government crackdown on corruption late in 2017 that saw numerous Saudi business people, including notable royals, detained and imprisoned (infamously, in the Riyadh Ritz Carlton hotel) and
assets handed over to the authorities in
return for freedom could also spook investors.
More specifically, investors have sought the potential
for higher
returns from riskier
assets like private company stocks, as safer investments like T - bills and bonds pay out next to nothing.
What that means is that you are in an environment that is going to have further trouble in terms of investment
returns that are in areas that are based on economic growth and areas that do relatively well like bonds... Broadly speaking, I think that investors should be looking
for lower prices on most risk
assets in these developed countries with the exception of Japan.»
Company goals
for the first half of the year related to sales growth, inventory accuracy,
return on
assets (ROA), and customer satisfaction.
Only a strong economy can create higher
asset values and sustainably good
returns for savers.
CPPIB says farmland is an «attractive
asset class»
for the board because it delivers historically «stable, risk - adjusted
returns» as demand
for agricultural products continue to grow.
«Investment at Jansen is creating a valuable
asset and we will continue to pursue a development path that maximizes
returns for shareholders,» said BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie,
In a separate decision on Monday, a judge ruled that a lawsuit calling
for Mr. Najib to
return the money that had been transferred into his personal account, and
for seizure of his
assets around the world, could move forward.
«We were looking
for very specific types of
assets and drilling deals to make the risk -
return work
for us,» David Albert, co-head of Carlyle's Energy Mezzanine Opportunities funds, said in an interview.
Yields on the securities have climbed to their highest levels in six years, and total
returns were negative 2.6 percent
for the first two months of 2018, making
for the worst start of a year
for the
asset class since 1981.
In the US,
for example, companies with at least one woman executive saw a
return - on -
assets of 8.6 percent.
Otto Energy says the sale of its Galoc oil field
assets in the Philippines to Singapore - based energy company Risco Energy Investments
for $ 113.4 million will help fund exploration activities
for two years and
return capital to shareholders.
When you get paid, you need to trust that the
asset you are obtaining in
return for your product or service will have value in the future.
Fixed - income investors should be realistic in expecting this to be a year of relatively low
returns across
asset classes in general — a year in which small ball becomes much more important than swinging
for the fences.
Schwab managers meet
for formal reviews every year to adjust target - date funds» underlying
assets with an eye to boosting
returns.
Stronach cut a deal to transform MID into a pure real estate play with a single share structure in
return for its remaining gaming
assets, worth between US$ 585 million and US$ 730 million.
They can use options to potentially optimize
returns on capital,
for example, and to help protect their
assets from volatility that has become commonplace in the global economy.
Ditto
for debt - to - equity,
return on
assets, and most other crucial measures.
For example, the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund seeks — with 60 % of its
assets — to track the investment performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment
return of the overall U.S. stock market.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality
for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand
for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand
for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty
returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable
assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods
for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance
for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K
for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
His fund made 26 % in December alone and finished with a
return after fees of 51.3 %
for the year, pushing
assets up to $ 540 million.
TORONTO — The 2013 - 14 financial year was an unusually strong one
for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which earned a 16.5 per cent annual
return on the billions of dollars in
assets it manages
for the national retirement system, but its CEO cautions that level of growth likely won't soon be repeated.
It's calculated annually by dividing operating expenses by the average dollar value of the fund's
assets — lowering
returns for investors, which is why it's important to know.
Besides Mr. Drexler, major (5 % or greater) shareholders in the firm, as of the annual proxy in April, include FMR LLC (which includes the Fidelity Contrafund), Baron Capital Group, BlackRock, and T Rowe Price, all of whom voted in favor of the directors up
for election as well as the other management proposals — and Columbia Wanger
Asset Management (whose parent Ameriprise, did not
return requests
for information).
From an
asset manager's point of view, «we believe that the proper use of sustainability or ESG factors enlarges your view of the company you're investing in, helps you manage risk, and is going to be helpful to you in identifying companies that are going to deliver excess
returns for your clients,» says Bertocci.
«We are moving forward with a continued sense of urgency on our four strategic priorities: narrowing our focus on clients, products, and geographies where we can grow profitably; driving
for efficiency; growing through innovation and optimizing our data
assets and client relationships; and
returning excess capital to shareholders,» he added.
«Stocks certainly look more attractive than bonds, but the case
for stocks versus other
asset classes is less clear... «So while
returns may compress from the outsized gains we have seen over the last several years, we remain constructive on equities.
Typically these offerings involve the opportunity
for individual investors to exchange currency such as U.S. dollars or cryptocurrencies in
return for a digital
asset labeled as a coin or token.
Another big challenge
for LPs is that they are asked to measure the performance of these illiquid
assets even though doing so is quite difficult and may not be indicative of future real cash
returns.
Owning the intellectual property together with a low cost basis production facility delivers outstanding
returns to Nail Jack Tools shareholders and provides an immediate
asset base
for the investment.
That some of the forces governing capital flows and
asset values are driven not by market - determined expected
return but by policy measures directed at,
for example, an exchange rate objective means that at least some of what we observe in global capital markets may be attributed to these distortions.
It would also lift the
return to many savers who have been receiving very low
returns on interest - bearing
assets for a decade now.
The HRC considered the fact that, despite credit write - downs in its home equity loan portfolio and a Visa - related litigation expense accrual, the Company's business performance
for 2007 was strong, as exemplified by one of the highest
returns on equity and
returns on
assets in our Peer Group.
The logic is straightforward: When interest rates are rising, there will be wider dispersion of
returns across different
asset classes, thus creating more trading opportunities
for the alpha - capturing hedge fund managers.
Based on modern portfolio theory and the efficient frontier,
return is maximized
for a given level of risk through
asset class diversification.
However, within a given portfolio, an investor can maximize
return for a given level of risk by diversifying among several uncorrelated
asset classes.
It'd be hard
for any fixed income
asset class to match the 2016 performance of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index, which
returned 15.31 % (source: Bloomberg).
Rollovers would be administratively expensive and would defeat the goal of connecting workers» long term savings to longer - term
assets — a necessary condition
for guaranteeing secure and adequate
returns.
Every year, a quantitative group within Franklin Templeton Multi-
Asset Solutions reviews the data and themes driving capital markets in order to build
asset return expectations
for different
asset classes
for the next five to 10 years.
The Barclay 3 - Year Municipal Bond Index is a total
return benchmark designed
for long - term municipal
assets.
Corporate taxes: corporate income tax
returns, including total
assets, credits and deductions, and tax liability
for both domestic and foreign owned and controlled corporations.
Higher proportion of funds focused in higher risk
assets, such as shares
for the potential of higher
returns
Reviews the loan documents (which consists of information detailing your income,
assets, and the property's appraisal value) to ensure compliance with guidelines
for the loan program that was applied to; basically makes sure that the risk
for the lender is acceptable
for the
return.
While there is no such thing as «the right amount» when it comes to cash or any other
asset class, investors need to consider both their
return objectives and risk tolerance when making allocation decisions that are right
for them.
I believe you think we are heading
for a long period of low
returns, but still, with such a long investment horizon ahead of you, don't you think it could make sense to be more exposed to public equities, maybe in passive index funds, and trust the long term wealth building power of that
asset class without so much attention to continuous portfolio rebalancing trying to anticipate short term
returns?