Quality Growth & Income
Large-cap, higher dividend paying companies with financial strength, strong profitability, and low debt-to-equity ratios.
Overview
The Quality Growth & Income Portfolio consists of 40 to 45 stocks selected to meet the needs of investors who desire a balance of current income with the opportunity for future appreciation. After passing through our rigorous quality screening process, stocks are selected for the portfolio based on superior financial strength, above-average and consistent earnings growth, regular and growing dividend payments and a strong competitive position.
Investment Philosophy
Investment Process
Portfolio Characteristics*
Characteristic |
Haverford |
S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Strength | A | B+ |
| Earnings Predictability | 80 | 64 |
| Average Market Cap ($Billion) | 733 | 1,006 |
| Projected EPS Growth (5 Years) | 10.8% | 13.0% |
| Historical EPS Growth (5 Years) | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| Hist. Dividend Growth (5 years) | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Price to 2024 Earnings | 21.1 | 21.9 |
Sector Allocation*
Characteristic |
Haverford |
S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Services | 4.56 | 9.05 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.87 | 10.58 |
| Consumer Staples | 7.06 | 5.67 |
| Energy | 2.42 | 3.34 |
| Financials | 17.82 | 13.40 |
| Health Care | 11.52 | 10.77 |
| Industrials | 15.39 | 8.46 |
| Information Technology | 27.66 | 32.00 |
| Materials | 1.59 | 2.09 |
| Real Estate | 1.35 | 2.21 |
| Utilities | 1.76 | 2.42 |
Top-Ten Holdings*
| Apple |
| Microsoft |
| Mastercard |
| JPMorgan |
| Oracle |
| BlackRock |
| Costco |
| Lowe’s |
| Honeywell |
| TJX Companies |
Notes
* Based on recommended portfolio weights. The S&P 500 is for comparative purposes only. The S&P 500 is a capitalization-weighted indexes, calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index with no expenses, which covers 500 industrial, utility, transportation, and financial companies of U.S. markets. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Portfolio characteristics, allocations, and holdings are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Measures of Financial Strength and Earnings Predictability are sourced from Value Line Inc. Beta measures exposure to market risk.
Disclosure
All Data as of December 31, 2024. The information presented should not be construed as investment advice or recommendations with respect to specific securities presented and may not represent the holdings or weighting of any particular portfolio.
