Investing With Impact Platform and
Select UMA
Overview – Investing With Impact Portfolios
Part I – What is Investing with Impact?
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Timeline of Investing with Impact
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Investing with Impact Approaches Differ
Part II – How Morgan Stanley is Positioned to Help Deliver Impact
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Investing with Impact Resources
Part III – Select UMA Investing with Impact Portfolios
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Consulting Group Investment Process
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Manager Selection and Portfolio Construction
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Balanced and Equity Portfolio Descriptions
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Part I – What Is Investing With
Impact?
What Is Investing With Impact?
We define Investing with Impact as an approach that aims to
generate market-rate returns
while demonstrating
positive
environmental and/or social impact.
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The Tradition of Investing With Impact
200s
Norway Government Pension and U.S.’s largest pension, CalPERS, commit to 100% integration of sustainability over 15 years 1935 Morgan Stanley founded 1977
• Congress passes CRA Act to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income
neighborhoods • Pax World launched first
socially responsible investing mutual fund • Sullivan Principles of
Action and Divestment announced due to apartheid in South Africa
1984
U.S. SIF, the sustainable investing industry association, founded 1993 $625 billion screened to exclude investment in South Africa as a result of apartheid
1990
Domini Social Index created (now MSCI KLD 400 Social Index)
1898
Quakers Friends Fiduciary corporation founded and adopts no weapons, alcohol or tobacco investment policy
1968
Ford Foundation creates Program-Related Investments to place endowment funds directly into income-generating projects with a social purpose
1973
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility founded and files first shareholder resolution
2010
Harvard launches Initiative for Responsible Investment (IRI) – previously at Boston College
2006
• Rockefeller Foundation launches major Impact Investing approach and the term emerges globally • UN Principles for
Responsible Investment launched – assets under management by signatories is $4 trillion 2009 Bloomberg adds significant sustainability news and ESG data coverage
2012
• Morgan Stanley Launches
Investing With Impact Platform in Wealth Management
• 350 org catalyzes fossil-fuel divesting campaigns across college campuses
• U.S. SIF Trends Report: $3.74 trillion in U.S. sustainably managed assets
2011
• White house convenes investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs focused on impact investing • Sustainable Accounting Standards Board launched; Michael Bloomberg named Chair in 2014 2014
U.S. SIF Trends Report: $6.5 trillion in U.S. sustainably managed assets, representing 76% growth from 2012
2013
Morgan Stanley Launches
Institute for Sustainable Investing in Global Sustainable Finance
2015
• Pope Francis releases Encyclical Letter that includes call to action on climate change mitigation • UN Principles for
Responsible Investment assets under management by signatories reaches $59 trillion AUM, a 29% year-on-year increase
Investing With Impact Approaches Differ
Morgan Stanley’s Investing with Impact Framework emphasizes the different approaches
to aligning investment decisions with impact priorities
Minimize Objectionable Impact
Targeted Impact
PUBLIC MARKETS
PRIVATE MARKETS
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Differentiated by impact approach,
regional focus, liquidity and impact
reporting
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May have investor restrictions
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A private equity fund focused on
emerging consumers or project
level renewable energy investment
.
VALUES ALIGNMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND
GOVERNANCE (ESG) INTEGRATION
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Allocating to investment funds
focused on private enterprises
structured to deliver specific
positive social and/or
environmental impacts
•Managing exposures by
intentionally avoiding
investments based on specific
criteria
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Public equity, Public fixed
income, alternatives
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Differentiated by restriction
criteria and degree of
shareholder advocacy
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Not proactively seeking
environmental and social impact
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Mutual fund that excludes
companies from buy universe
(e.g. tobacco, firearms, coal
mining companies)
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Proactively considering ESG
criteria alongside financial
analysis to identify
opportunities and risks during
investment process
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Public equity and public
fixed income
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Differentiated by ESG integration
process and degree of
shareholder advocacy
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May also include screens
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Separately Managed Account
(SMA) incorporating analysis of
ESG performance into
stock selection process
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Focusing on themes and sectors
dedicated to solving
sustainability-related domestic
and global challenges
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Public equity and public
fixed income
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Differentiated by macro-analysis,
sustainability research and
sector focus
•
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
tracking index of renewable
energy companies
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Differentiated by impact
approach, regional focus,
liquidity and impact reporting
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May have investor restrictions
•
A private equity fund focused
on emerging consumers or
project level renewable
energy investment.
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Part II – How Morgan Stanley Is
Morgan Stanley Is Well Positioned to Help Deliver
“Delivering innovative
solutions for our clients that
align their personal values
with their financial goals is an
important focus for Morgan
Stanley, and I believe we are
uniquely suited to do this.”
James Gorman
Morgan Stanley Chairman and CEO
CLIENT DRIVEN APPROACH
Customized solutions based on clients’ financial and impact goals
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Investing with Impact Platform launched in 2012:
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A suite of 125+ products that seek to deliver some of our most attractive
opportunities across asset classes
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Multi-asset class model portfolio solutions
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Single stock equity portfolio solution
INTEGRATED PROCESS
The Investing with Impact Select UMA
®portfolios leverage the resources of
the firm
DEPTH OF RESOURCES
Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing provides thought
leadership for the Investing with Impact Platform
DEPTH OF RELATIONSHIPS
Collaboration with partners in business, academia and non-governmental
organizations to develop market-based solutions to global challenges
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Leveraging the Firm's Key Resources
Key benefits of Morgan Stanley
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Dedicated team of 45+ professionals focused on
investment manager selection for the firm’s
investment advisory platform
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Process-driven approach that seeks quality
managers and strategies designed to optimize
portfolio return potential
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Quantitative and qualitative tools used for all
manager assessments
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Extensive third-party manager due diligence
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Industry leader in product innovation tailored to
clients needs
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Exclusive product offerings
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Access to Firm thought leadership
Morgan Stanley provides investment consulting to $795 billion
1
in client assets in advisory
programs. Our clients can benefit from the scope and scale of resources in evaluating
and selecting investments that only an industry leader can provide:
1. Cerulli Associates. 4Q2015 Summary, Managed Account Research.
2. Information from of Global Investment Manager Analysis team as of May 2015 and subject to change.
Assets Under
Management
$795
Billion
#1
Managed
Accounts
Program
by Assets
$2Tn
In total client
assets (MS)
1,300+
Actively Analyzed
Strategies
450+
Onsite Manager
Visits/Year
Investing with Impact
Platform products
Investing With Impact Thought Leadership
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Part III – Select UMA
®
Investing With
Investment Process Is Systematic and Risk-Aware
•
Market analysis and model portfolio
allocation guidance based on the
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Global Investment Committee
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Establish strategic framework
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Opportunistically over- and underweight
asset classes
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Due diligence conducted across separately
managed accounts, mutual funds, and ETFs
(both traditional and alternative strategies)
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Dedicated third-party manager
assessments with opinion-based analysis
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Evaluate managers’ approach using
the Investing with Impact Framework
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Utilize multi-factor analysis to
determine optimal weightings
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Emphasize high-conviction, complementary
independent, third-party managers
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Dedicated team of portfolio
construction professionals
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Identify active risks in the portfolio
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Seek to allocate risk efficiently
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Analyze variations in risk, managers and their strategies
Risk
Management
Allocation
Asset
Manager
Analysis
Portfolio
Construction
The Investing with Impact Portfolios on the Select UMA® platform are constructed with
the same risk-aware process leveraged for all firm-discretionary portfolios.
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Managers Undergo Extensive Analysis Prior to Inclusion
‘BEST FIT’ MANAGERS DETERMINED BY MANAGER SOLUTIONS TEAM
1MANAGER UNIVERSE
Global Investment Manager Analysis leverages quantitative, qualitative and
operational due diligence conducted by over 45 dedicated analysts on more
than 1,300 investment strategies, including separately managed accounts,
mutual funds and ETFs that are available on our advisory platform.
QUANTITATIVE FILTER
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Peer analysis
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Rolling period returns-
based style analysis
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Modern Portfolio Theory
statistics
•Holdings-based
attribution
•Risk-based analysis
QUALITATIVE TEST
•Firm/People
•Organizational structure
•Competitive advantage
•Investment philosophy
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Process and strategy
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Performance expectations
Expresses
thematic view
Complements
other holdings
Exhibits consistent
process and
contribution to
overall portfolio
risk
Presents tactical
opportunity
Working List
Filter for
Asset Class and
Investment Style
Identify managers with a clear approach to Investing with Impact
1. Manager Solutions is the Investing with Impact strategies’ portfolio manager
Morgan Stanley leverages multiple professional teams to determine the third-party asset
managers and investment products appropriate for inclusion.
Select UMA Portfolio Construction
No Direct
Mission
Alignment
Values
Alignment
ESG-Integration
Sector
Exposure
ESG-INTEGRATED
Examples of Environmental, Social and Governance criteria
include the corporate carbon footprint, employee health
and safety, workforce diversity policies, business ethics.
SECTOR EXPOSURE
Invest in themes and sectors creating solutions to targeted
ESG issues. For example: resource scarcity, community
development including affordable housing.
VALUES-ALIGNMENT
Exclude companies and/or sectors that are in opposition
to values. For example: tobacco, alcohol, weapons.
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Select UMA Investing With Impact
Balanced Portfolio
Equity Portfolio
Select UMA
®
Investing With Impact Portfolios
SELECT UMA PLATFORM
The Select UMA program offered by Morgan Stanley’s
Consulting Group combines personalized investment
planning, in-depth manager analysis, professional asset
management services, a variety of investment products
and a diversified portfolio- all within a single
investment account.
Select UMA Advantages:
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One account
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One integrated asset allocation plan
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One contract
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One monthly statement
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One comprehensive performance report
•
One consolidated year-end tax summary
PORTFOLIO MANAGER – MANAGER SOLUTIONS TEAM
The Manager Solutions team is made up of experienced
portfolio managers, investment advisor analysts and other
investment professionals drawn from the firm’s
significant resources.
The team provides tailored strategies and a wholly
integrated investment approach. They leverage the firm’s
strategic and tactical asset allocation advice, manager
analysis and portfolio construction capabilities to support a
suite of discretionary investment solutions. The team uses a
disciplined investment process and sophisticated risk
management framework to develop portfolios for clients
who invest through certain investment advisory programs
including the Firm Discretionary Select UMA Investing with
Impact Model Portfolios.
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UMA Portfolio: Investing With Impact Balanced
OVERVIEW
Building on key strengths of Morgan Stanley, including general asset allocation advice,
manager analysis and the Investing with Impact Platform, this Balanced portfolio
targeting 60% equity and 40% fixed income combines highly regarded third-party
managers across a range of Investing with Impact approaches into a well-diversified
portfolio.
PROCESS
•
Asset allocation:
Utilizing the thoughtful analysis driven by the firm’s Global
Investment Committee
•
Manager Selection
: In-depth due diligence conducted by the Global Investment
Manager Analysis team
•
Portfolio Construction:
Utilize complementary manager strategies and risk
management (portfolio does not include alternative investments); if conditions
warrant, the portfolio manager may include strategies that are not impact focused
•
Investing with Impact:
Approaches can include Values Alignment, ESG-Integrated
and Sector Exposure
DIFFERENTIATORS
•
Portfolio solution for clients with a range of Investing with Impact objectives
•
Eligible investments can include separately managed accounts, mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in one account.
•
Independent managers with experience demonstrating positive
environmental/social impact
•
Automatic account rebalancing and monitoring
Objective:
Deliver a Balanced portfolio targeting 60% equity and 40% fixed income that seeks to achieve
1) positive environmental and social impact, and 2) competitive risk-adjusted returns over the long-term.
1. Information as of January 22, 2016. Subject to change.
ASSET ALLOCATION
1US Large Cap
Growth Equity
7%
US Large Cap
Core Equity
10%
US Large Cap
Value Equity
8%
US Mid Cap
Value Equity
3%
US Small Cap
Core Equity
2%
International
Equity
27%
US Short Term
Fixed Income
22%
US Core Fixed
Income
21%
UMA Portfolio: Investing With Impact Balanced
Manager Name
Strategy
Asset Class
Allocation (%) Investing With Impact Focus
ClearBridge Investments
ClearBridge Multi-Cap Growth
ESG SMA
US Large Cap Growth
7.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Trillium Asset Management
Trillium Large Cap Core SMA
US Large Cap Core
6.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Neuberger Berman
NB Socially Responsible Investing
Mutual Fund (NBSLX)
US Large Cap Core
4.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
ClearBridge Investments
ClearBridge Large Cap Value
ESG SMA
US Large Cap Value
8.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Ariel Investments
Ariel Appreciation Mutual
Fund (CAAPX)
US Mid Cap Value
3.0
Values Alignment
Pax World Investments
Pax World Small Cap Fund (PXSIX)
US Small Cap Core
2.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Domini Social Investments
Domini International Social
Equity Fund (DOMIX)
International Equity
27.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Vanguard
Vanguard Short Term Bond ETF (BSV)
US Short-Term Fixed Income
22.0
–
Community Capital
CRA Qualified Investment Mutual Fund
(CRANX)
US Core Fixed Income
21.0
ESG-Integrated, Sector Exposure
TOTAL GLOBAL EQUITIES
57.0
TOTAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME
43.0
TOTAL PORTFOLIO
100.0
Notes:
As of January 22, 2016.
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UMA Portfolio: Investing With Impact Balanced
KEY STATISTICS
Account Minimum:
$750,000
Portfolio Manager:
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Target Asset Class
: 60% Global Equities + 40% Global Fixed Income
Market Cap:
Multi
Platform:
Select UMA
®Eligible Investments:
Separately managed accounts, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
Inception Date
: September 15, 2014
15.20
7.41
6.15
20.66
13.60
13.83
14.19
4.15
2.58
2.22
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
Consumer
Discretionary
Consumer
Staples
Energy
Financials
Healthcare
Industrials
Information
Technology
Materials
Telecom
Services
Utilities
1. Information as of January 22, 2016. Subject to change.
EQUITY SECTOR DISTRIBUTION
1(%)
UMA Portfolio: Investing With Impact Equity
OVERVIEW
Building on key strengths of Morgan Stanley, including asset allocation advice, manager
analysis and the Investing with Impact Platform, this portfolio targets 100% equity and
combines highly regarded third-party managers across a range of Investing with Impact
approaches into a well-diversified portfolio.
PROCESS
•
Asset allocation:
Utilizing the thoughtful analysis driven by the firm’s Global
Investment Committee
•
Manager Selection:
Tapping into the in-depth due diligence conducted by the
Global Investment Manager Analysis team
•
Portfolio Construction:
Utilize complementary manager strategies and risk
management (portfolio does not include alternative investments); if conditions
warrant, the portfolio manager may include strategies that are not impact focused
•
Investing with Impact:
Approaches can include Values Alignment, ESG-Integrated
and Sector Exposure
DIFFERENTIATORS
•
Portfolio solution for clients with a range of Investing with Impact objectives
•
Eligible investments can include separately managed accounts, mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in one account.
•
Independent managers with experience demonstrating positive
environmental/social impact
•
Automatic account rebalancing and monitoring
Objective:
Deliver an equity portfolio that seeks to achieve 1) positive environmental and social impact and
2) competitive risk-adjusted returns over the long-term.
ASSET ALLOCATION
1US Large Cap
Growth
11%
US Large Cap
Core
20%
US Large Cap
Value Equity
15%
US Mid Cap
Value Equity
4%
US Small Cap
Core
4%
International
Equity
46%
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UMA Portfolio: Investing With Impact Equity
Notes:
As of January 22, 2016.
SMA=Separately Managed Account
The sample portfolio is provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed to be a recommendation to purchase or sell the securities mentioned. There is no guarantee that any securities mentioned will be held in a client account. It should not be assumed that the securities transactions or holdings discussed were or will be profitable. Information and funds subject to change at any time without notice.
Manager Name
Strategy
Asset Class
Allocation (%)
Impact Area
ClearBridge
Investments
ClearBridge Multi-Cap
Growth ESG SMA
US Large Cap Growth
11.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Trillium Asset
Management
Trillium Large Cap Core SMA US Large Cap Core
11.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Neuberger Berman
NB Socially Responsible
Investing Mutual Fund
(NBSLX)
US Large Cap Core
9.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
ClearBridge
Investments
ClearBridge Large Cap Value
ESG SMA
US Large Cap Value
15.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Ariel Investments
Ariel Appreciation Mutual
Fund (CAAPX)
US Mid Cap Value
4.0
Values Alignment
Pax World Investments
Pax World Small Cap Fund
(PXSIX)
US Small Cap Core
4.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
Domini Social
Investments
Domini International Social
Equity Fund (DOMIX)
International Equity
46.0
ESG-Integrated, Shareholder Engagement
TOTAL GLOBAL
EQUITIES
100.0
UMA Portfolio: Investing With Impact Equity
KEY STATISTICS
Account Minimum:
$400,000
Portfolio Manager:
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Target Asset Class
: 100% Global Equities
Market Cap:
Multi
Platform:
Select UMA
®Eligible Investments:
Separately managed accounts, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
Inception Date
: September 15, 2014
EQUITY SECTOR DISTRIBUTION
1(%)
15.05
7.57
5.92
21.25
13.18
13.89
13.83
4.23
2.76
2.33
0
5
10
15
20
25
Consumer
Discretionary
Consumer
Staples
Energy
Financials
Healthcare
Industrials
Information
Technology
Materials
Telecom
Services
Utilities
Portfolio
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Index Glossary
INDEX DEFINITIONSBARCLAYS CAPITAL SHORT TREASURY INDEX: The index measures the performance of U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity between one and twelve months.
BARCLAYS CAPITAL US AGGREGATE BOND INDEX: The US Aggregate Index covers the dollar-denominated investment-grade fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS pass through securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-based securities. These major sectors are subdivided into more specific sub-indexes that are calculated and published on an ongoing basis.
MSCI EAFE INDEX (NET): The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) (net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US & Canada. As of December 2003 the MSCI EAFE Index consisted of the following 21 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This series
approximates the minimum possible dividend reinvestment. The dividend is reinvested after deduction of withholding tax, applying the rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties. MSCI uses withholding tax rates applicable to Luxembourg holding companies, as Luxembourg applies the highest rates.
MSCI KLD 400 SOCIAL INDEX: The MSCI KLD 400 Social Index is a market capitalization-weighted Common Stock Index, consisting of 400 corporations that have passed multiple, broad-based social screens. The index is maintained by Kinder, Lydenberg, Domini & Co., Inc. and is intended to serve as a proxy and benchmark for the universe of stocks from which social investors might choose. The index was set at a value of 100 as of May 1, 1990. Since its inception, fewer than one change per month has been made in the index, primarily due to takeovers and acquisitions.
RUSSELL 3000 INDEX: Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest US companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable US equity market. As of the latest reconstitution, the average market capitalization was approximately $86.4 billion; the median market capitalization was approximately $923 million. The index had a total market capitalization range of approximately $540 billion to $101 million.
Disclosures
The strategies described in this material are currently offered as Firm Discretionary UMA Model Portfolios in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s Select UMA® Investment Advisory Program. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA Form ADV Wrap Fee Brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information on this Investment Advisory program. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available from your Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor or online at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
All investment advisory services of Select UMA are delivered to clients in the United States only by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. These materials are intended only for clients and prospective clients in the United States.
Consider Your Own Investment Needs This material is not intended to be a client-specific suitability analysis or recommendation, an offer to participate in any investment, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell securities (includes securities of Morgan Stanley and/or its affiliates if shown in this material). Do not use this material as the sole basis for investment decisions. Do not select an investment strategy based on performance alone. Consider all relevant information, including your existing portfolio, investment objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs and investment time horizon.
Performance and Other Portfolio Information Past performance does not guarantee future results. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions. As a result of recent market activity, current information may vary from the information shown in this material.
Benchmark index Dependingon the composition of your account and your investment objectives, any indices shown in this material may not be an appropriate measure for comparison purposes and are therefore presented for illustration only. Indices are unmanaged. You cannot invest directly in an index. Performance of indices may be more or less volatile than any investment strategy. The risk of loss in value of a specific investment strategy is not the same as the risk of loss in a broad market index. Therefore, the historical returns of an index will not be the same as the historical returns of a particular investment strategy.
Securities holdings Holdings are subject to change daily, so any securities discussed in this material may or may not be included in your account if you invest in this investment strategy. Your account may also include other securities in addition to or instead of any securities discussed in this material. There is no assurance that any securities discussed herein will remain in an account at the time you receive this material, or that securities sold have not been repurchased. The securities discussed do not represent all the securities that will be purchased, sold or recommended for advisory clients. Do not assume that any holdings mentioned were, or will be, profitable or that the investment recommendations or decisions made in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance of the securities discussed in this material.
Actual account data may differ from that shown in this material The, holdings, sector weightings, portfolio traits and other data for an actual account may differ from that in this report due to various factors including the size of an account, cash flows within an account, and restrictions on an account.
Key Asset Class Considerations Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility and principal loss. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. Investors should be willing and able to assume the risks of equity investing. The value of a client’s portfolio changes daily and can be affected by changes in interest rates, general market conditions and other political, social and economic developments, as well as specific matters relating to the companies in which the client is invested. Companies paying dividends can reduce or cut payouts at any time.
To the extent the investments depicted herein represent international securities, you should be aware that there may be additional risks associated with international investing, including foreign
economic, political, monetary and/or legal factors, changing currency exchange rates, foreign taxes, and differences in financial and accounting standards. International investing may not be for
everyone. These risks may be magnified in emerging markets, since these countries may have relatively unstable governments and less established markets and economics. Small- and
mid-capitalization companies may lack the financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies. In addition, the securities of small- and mid-capitalization
companies may not trade as readily as, and be subject to higher volatility than, those of larger, more established companies. Bonds are subject to interest rate risk. When interest rates rise, bond
prices fall; generally the longer a bond’s maturity, the more sensitive it is to this risk. Bonds may also be subject to call risk, which allows the issuer to retain the right to redeem the debt, fully or partially, before the scheduled maturity date. Proceeds from sales prior to maturity may be more or less than originally invested due to changes in market conditions or changes in the credit quality
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Disclosures (cont'd)
In Consulting Group’s advisory programs, alternative investments are limited to US-registered mutual funds, separate account strategies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that seek to pursue
alternative investment strategies or returns utilizing publicly traded securities. Investment products in this category may employ various investment strategies and techniques for both hedging and more speculative purposes such as short-selling, leverage, derivatives and options, which can increase volatility and the risk of investment loss. Alternative investments are not suitable for all investors.
There may be tax implications with a rebalancing strategy.
Asset allocation and diversification do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
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Cerulli Associates, 4Q 2015 Summary Report. Cerulli Associates’ data are based on data submitted by firms participating in Cerulli’s survey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management was ranked No. 1 in terms of assets under management out of the firms listed in the industry for the quarter with respect to Top Managed Account Program Sponsors Across All Industry Segments. This category includes separate account consultant programs, mutual fund advisory programs, ETF advisory programs, rep as portfolio manager programs, rep as advisor programs and unified managed account programs. Separate account consultant programs are programs in which asset managers manage investors’ assets in discretionary separate accounts. Mutual fund advisory programs and ETF advisory programs are discretionary and nondiscretionary programs designed to systematically allocate investors’ assets across a wide range of mutual funds or ETFs. Rep as portfolio manager programs are discretionary programs in which advice is an essential element; planning is undertaken or advice is treated as a separate service from brokerage. Rep as advisor programs are nondiscretionary programs where the advisor has not been given discretion by the client and must obtain approval each time a change is made to the account or its investments. Unified managed accounts are vehicle-neutral platforms that simplify the delivery of multiple investment vehicles, such as separate accounts, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and individual securities through their integration within a single environment. Rankings are subject to change. Some historical figures may be revised due to newly identified programs, firm restatements, etc.
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