November 2025 Performance Analysis and Market Outlook
This memorandum provides an update on investment portfolio performance through November 2025 and outlines the Investment Committee's assessment of current market conditions and positioning. Overall, the portfolio continues to perform in line with our Investment Policy Statement objectives, with year-to-date returns exceeding benchmark performance.
As of November 15, 2025, the consolidated portfolio reflects the following performance metrics:
| Metric | Current | Benchmark | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD Return | +11.2% | +9.4% | +1.8% |
| 1-Year Return | +14.6% | +12.8% | +1.8% |
| Volatility (Std Dev) | 8.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.24 | 1.08 | +0.16 |
Current allocation remains within policy ranges established in the Investment Policy Statement:
| Asset Class | Target | Current | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Equities | 45% | 46% | 35-55% |
| International Equities | 15% | 14% | 10-20% |
| Fixed Income | 25% | 25% | 20-30% |
| Real Assets | 10% | 10% | 5-15% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 5% | 5% | 0-10% |
The Investment Committee's assessment of current market conditions and forward outlook:
Based on our analysis, the Investment Committee recommends the following actions:
As we approach year-end, the following items require board awareness:
Respectfully submitted,
Investment Committee
The Howell Legacy Group Trust