The Peak research process

Investment philosophy:

Delivering superior after-tax returns on a long-term basis.

Essential elements to achieve this:

01.
Thorough and perceptive fundamental research
02.
Primary emphasis on risk-adjusted stock selection with a strong focus on macro and technical factors
03.
Highly disciplined stock selection process focusing on Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP)
04.
Relatively concentrated portfolios
05.
A blend of managers who are prepared to challenge consensus
"The team at Peak is able to clearly identify opportunities within the market and have clear investment guidelines. Peak understands my personal risk appetite, desire for stable income and ultimately allows my family and I to enjoy peace of mind."
Peak Client

Research focus

To ensure we have a clear understanding of companies for inclusion in your portfolio, Peak undertakes company visits, conference calls, company presentations and analyst briefings. However, because of our industry expertise, we also believe in a healthy scepticism towards company and industry forecasts – hence the need to do our own research. This also involves reviewing a range of current broker and industry research.

To contain risk at the stock level, Peak will evaluate securities based on the following:

01.
Strength of the balance sheet
02.
Management’s ability and track record
03.
Positive cash flow generation
04.
Positioning in the marketplace
05.
Product differentiation
06.
Position on the cost curve

Stock selection

Consensus broker forecasts

Earnings
Valuations
Financials
Profitability
Liquidity
Consensus (Bloomberg)

Peak research universe

100
100 core Peak stocks from within the S&P/ASX 300
80
medium/small cap stocks <$1bn market cap
30
fixed-interest hybrid stocks
25
exchange traded funds

Peak stock selection

Two key variables per stock:

12-month rolling price target

Required rate of return (‘Risk’)

  • Buy when price target > required return
  • Sell when target reached