Daily DWA Indexes Wrap

March 19, 2015

As of the close, 3/19/15:

perf 03.19.15 Daily DWA Indexes Wrap

Source: Yahoo! Finance

See www.powershares.com, www.ftportfolios.com, and www.arrowshares.com for more information.

The performance above is based on pure price returns, not inclusive of dividends or all transaction costs. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Potential for profits is accompanied by possibility of loss. The relative strength strategy is NOT a guarantee. There may be times where all investments and strategies are unfavorable and depreciate in value. Nothing contained herein should be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. This post does not attempt to examine all the facts and circumstances which may be relevant to any product or security mentioned herein. We are not soliciting any action based on this post. It is for the general information of readers of this blog. This post does not constitute a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients. Before acting on any analysis, advice or recommendation in this post, investors should consider whether the security or strategy in question is suitable for their particular circumstances and, if necessary, seek professional advice. Dorsey Wright & Associates is the index provider for the above ETFs.

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It’s a Big World

March 19, 2015

It’s a big world…why limit your equity exposure just to the U.S.?

Among the relative strength-based strategies that we are most proud of here at Dorsey Wright is our Systematic RS International portfolio. This is a separately managed account strategy that we started managing on 3/31/2006. Over the last nearly 9 years, this portfolio of ADRs has outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index by 5.97% annually on a net basis. Over the last 3 and 5 years the margin of outperformance is even larger.

As of 2/28/2015

The idea with this strategy is to take a broad universe of ADRs and allow our relative strength model to determine which 30-40 to own. As shown in the table below, a number of our holdings have been in the model for years:

The actual purchase date of the stocks in client portfolios was typically the next trading day from the date shown in the “Added” column. A list of all historical holdings is available upon request.

One of the key benefits of relative strength models is that they allow an investor to stay with the winners. Without relying on a strict relative strength rank sell discipline, investors often are too quick to pull the trigger on winning stocks. This type of strategy also minimizes the need for an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of these international companies. We can hardly pronounce most of their names, let alone understand the dynamics of their businesses! However, relative strength can rank them just the same. There also tends to be a lot of dispersion of returns in this universe of ADRs. More dispersion is typically a positive thing for relative strength strategies.

To learn more about this strategy and the platforms where it is available, please call or e-mail Andy at 626-535-0630, [email protected].

The performance represented in this brochure is based on monthly performance of the Systematic Relative Strength International Model. Net performance shown is total return net of management fees for all Dorsey, Wright & Associates managed accounts, managed for each complete quarter for each objective, regardless of levels of fixed income and cash in each account. The advisory fees are described in Part II of the adviser’s Form ADV. The starting values on 3/31/2006 are assigned an arbitrary value of 100 and statement portfolios are revalued on a trade date basis on the last day of each quarter. All returns since inception of actual Accounts are compared against the MSCI EAFE Total Return Index. The MSCI EAFE Total Return Index is a stock market index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets outside of the United States and Canada and is maintained by MSCI Barra. A list of all holdings over the past 12 months is available upon request. The performance information is based on data supplied by the Manager or from statistical services, reports, or other sources which the Manager believes are reliable. There are risks inherent in international investments, which may make such investments unsuitable for certain clients. These include, for example, economic, political, currency exchange, rate fluctuations, and limited availability of information on international securities. Past performance does not guarantee future results. In all securities trading, there is a potential for loss as well as profit. It should not be assumed that recommendations made in the future will be profitable or will equal the performance as shown. Investors should have long-term financial objectives when working with Dorsey, Wright & Associates.

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DWA ETFs

March 19, 2015

Shown below are Point & Figure charts of the 17 ETFs for which Dorsey Wright & Associates is the index provider (as of 3/18/2015):

The information found on Dorsey, Wright & Associates’ Web Pages has been prepared without regard to any particular investor’s investment objectives, financial situation, and needs. Accordingly, investors should not act on any recommendation (express or implied) or information in this report without obtaining specific advice from their financial advisors and should not rely on information herein as the primary basis for their investment decisions. Information contained herein is based on data obtained from recognized statistical services, issuer reports or communications, or other sources, believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by Dorsey, Wright and Associates, LLC (DWA) or the information provider and DWA and the information providers make no representations or warranties or take any responsibility as to the accuracy or completeness of any recommendation or information contained herein.

Neither the information nor any opinion expressed shall constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation or an offer to buy any securities or commodities mentioned herein. This report or chart does not purport to be a complete description of the securities or commodities, market or developments to which reference is made. There may be instances when fundamental, technical, and quantitative opinions may not be in concert.

Each investor should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks and expenses of any Exchange-Traded Fund (“ETF”) prior to investing. Before investing in an ETF investors should obtain and carefully read the relevant prospectus and documents the issuer has filed with the SEC. To obtain more complete information about the product the documents are publicly available for free via EDGAR on the SEC website (http://www.sec.gov).

PDP: Prior to the fund inception date (3/1/07), chart is created using extrapolated index data.

DWAS: Prior to the fund inception date (7/19/2012), the chart is created from extrapolated index data.

DWAQ: Prior to fund inception date (4/30/03), chart is created using extrapolated index data (DYO), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA NASDAQ Technical Leaders Index (TLNASDAQ)

PIZ: Prior to the fund inception date (12/28/2007), chart is created using extrapolated index data.Prior to the fund inception date (12/28/2007), chart is created using extrapolated index data.

PEZ: Prior to fund inception date (10/12/06), chart is created using extrapolated index data (EZZK), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Consumer Cyclicals Technical Leaders Index (TLCONCYC)

PFI: Prior to fund inception date (10/12/06), chart is created using extrapolated index data (EZFK), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Financial Technical Leaders Index (TLFINANCE)

PRN: Prior to fund inception date (10/12/06), chart is created using extrapolated index data (EZLK), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Industrials Technical Leaders Index (TLINDUST)

PSL: Prior to fund inception date (10/12/06), chart is created using extrapolated index data (EZSK), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Consumer Staples Technical Leaders Index (TLCONSTA)

PTF: Prior to the fund inception date (10/12/2006), chart is created using extrapolated index data. and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Technology Technical Leaders Index (TLTECH)

PTH: Prior to fund inception date (10/12/06), chart is created using extrapolated index data (EZXK), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Healthcare Technical Leaders Index (TLHEALTH)

PUI: Prior to fund inception date (10/25/05), chart is created using extrapolated index data (DWU), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Utilities Technical Leaders Index (TLUTIL)

PXI: Prior to fund inception date (10/12/06), chart is created using extrapolated index data (EZKK), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Energy Technical Leaders Index (TLENERGY)

PYZ: Prior to fund inception date (10/12/06), chart is created using extrapolated index data (EZBK), and the fund tracked this index through 2/18/14. Effective 2/19/14, the fund changed the index that it tracks to DWA Basic Materials Technical Leaders Index (TLBASMAT)

FV: Prior to the fund inception date (3/6/2014), chart is created using extrapolated index data (FTRUST5)

IFV: Prior to the fund inception date (7/23/2014), chart is created using extrapolated index data.

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RS Chart of The Day

March 19, 2015

spy eem RS Chart of The Day

Point and Figure RS Charts are calculated by dividing one security by another and plotting the ratio on a PnF chart. When the ratio is rising, it is plotted in a column of X’s and reflects the numerator outperforming the denominator. Likewise, when the relative strength ratio is declining, it is plotted in a column of O’s and reflects the outperformance of the denominator.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Potential for profits is accompanied by possibility of loss. This example is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not represent a past recommendation. The relative strength strategy is NOT a guarantee. There may be times where all investments and strategies are unfavorable and depreciate in value. Nothing contained herein should be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. This post does not attempt to examine all the facts and circumstances which may be relevant to any product or security mentioned herein. We are not soliciting any action based on this document. It is for the general information of clients of Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC (“Dorsey, Wright & Associates”). This document does not constitute a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients. Before acting on any analysis, advice or recommendation in this document, clients should consider whether the security or strategy in question is suitable for their particular circumstances and, if necessary, seek professional advice.

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