We offer a diverse array of investment strategies designed to meet the varying needs and goals of our clients.
We use research and industry experience when crafting our strategies. Here is an overview of the strategies.
How to use Stratos Investment Management
Advisor need
Solution Set
Asset Allocation Portfolios
Philosophy
Qualitative
Quantitative
Solution
Tactical
Strategic
Enhanced Index
Enhanced Index Focus
Solution Set
SIM SMAs
Philosophy
Active
Passive
Solution
Global Individual Equity
Dividend Growth
Barnwood Small/Mid Cap
ESG USA No Energy
Fixed Income Ladders
Custom Indexing
Equity SMA’s
Our Equity SMA’s are active strategies designed around the value of flexible stock selection, allowing us to adapt to changing market conditions and opportunities. Our offerings in this category include:
Global Individual Equity:
Focus on individual equities on a global scale.
Min: $100,000
Invests in 40-60 equities
Primarily large-cap blend (0-25% small-mid cap & 0-20% international equities)
Primary Benchmark: S&P 500 Index
Dividend Growth:
Targeting stocks that are expected to grow their dividend payouts.
Min: $100,000
Invests in 40-50 equities
Large-cap, blend/value style with predominantly U.S. equities
Seeks above-average dividend growth rates
Primary Benchmark: Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index
Barnwood Small & Mid Cap:
Targeting stock that are small or mid-sized in market capitalization.
Min: $100,000
Invests in 30-50 equities
High conviction names
Concentrated
Small-Cap Equity: Market Cap below $2 billion
Mid-Cap Equity: Market Cap between $1 – $15 billion
ESG USA No Energy:
Focused on environmentally and socially responsible investing in the US, excluding energy stocks.
Min: $100,000
Invests in about 50-80 equities
Large cap companies that have low to limited exposure in select ESG categories
Primary benchmark: MSCI USA Extended ESG Focus GR
Custom Portfolios
Tailored specifically for high-net-worth clients, our Custom Portfolios are collaborative strategies that are personalized to meet specific investment objectives and preferences. These include:
Custom Indexing:
A professionally managed portfolio of stocks or ETFs
that is customizable to each client’s beliefs, preferences, and financial goals.
Min: $100,000
Seeks index performance with significant tax loss harvesting
Appropriate for investors with large, unrealized gains, high tax expectations, or specific preferences
Fixed Income Ladders:
A professionally managed portfolio of bonds that is customized to each client’s needs, timelines and circumstances.
Min: $250,000
Corporate Bond Ladders
Municipal Ladders (State Specific or National)
Treasury Bond Ladders
Tactical Portfolios
The Tactical Portfolios are active strategies that are particularly mindful of market conditions. These portfolios are designed to adjust swiftly to the market environments, aiming to protect capital during downturns and capitalize on opportunities as they arise:
Low Duration Income
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 0/100
Fixed Income or Cash Equivalents
Conservative
Min: $100k
Target allocation: 35/65
Moderate
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 55/45
Diversified Income
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 60/40
Multi Asset Strategy
Growth
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 70/30
Aggressive
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 85/15
Enhanced Portfolios
Our Enhanced Portfolios are semi-active strategies based on historically successful investment themes. These portfolios are structured to provide a balanced approach to risk and return:
Conservative
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 20/80
Focus Conservative
Min: $10k
Target Allocation: 20/80
Moderate Conservative
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 40/60
Moderate
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 60/40
Moderate-US Only
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 60/40
Focus Moderate
Min: $10k
Target Allocation: 60/40
Growth
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 80/20
Focus Growth
Min: $10k
Target Allocation: 80/20
Aggressive
Min: $10k
Target Allocation: 100/0
Aggressive-US Only
Min: $100k
Target Allocation: 100/0
Strategic Portfolios
Our Strategic Portfolios are passive strategies developed with a long-term outlook. These strategies are ideal for investors looking for steady, long-term growth with minimal active management:
Conservative
Min: $10k
Target Allocation: 35/65
Moderate
Min: $10k
Asset Allocation: 55/45
Growth
Min: $10k
Target Allocation: 70/30