Abacus FCF Small Cap Leaders ETF · CBOE:ABLS
Abacus FCF Small Cap Leaders ETF — Conference Presentation (February 2022)
16 slides from Abacus FCF Small Cap Leaders ETF's conference presentation, Feb 1, 2022
Slide 1: Defining Quality, Distinguishing Free Cash Flow Quality
Defining Quality, Distinguishing Free Cash Flow Quality
Slide 2: Markets at a Glance
RIMTABS sset Management Markets at a Glance Best performing factors during February (absolute returns, ranked by US factor returns Low Quality Weak 2020 Growth = — Strong 3m price momentum High Volatility Strong 2021 Growth jam Japan Weak Balance Sheets Weak 3yr hist. EPS growth = Europe Cyclicality
Slide 3: Treasury Curve and Inflation Expectations
Treasury Curve and Inflation Expectations Basis Points Source: Bespoke Investments, March 4th
Slide 4: Equity and Bond Valuations
Equity and Bond Valuations Equity Prices Expensive by Historical Standards Still Cheap Relative to Bond Prices Source: Gavekal Research, March 4th Source: Gavekal Research, March 4th Yield
Slide 5: Defining Quality, Distinguishing Free Cash Flow Quality
Defining Quality, Distinguishing Free Cash Flow Quality Traditional TrimTabs Quality Free Cash Flow Quality Focuses on free cash flow Relies on earnings that which is more transparent, are subject to greater and we believe to be accounting discretion superior in alpha generation Only looks at histor
Slide 6: Free Cash Flow Quality Factor Model
Free Cash Flow Quality Factor Model The Free Cash Flow Quality Factor Model is a unique combination of quality measures informed by TrimTabs proprietary research. The multi-factor model combines free cash flow profitability, quality of earnings, and cash flow- based financial strength. Stocks select
Slide 7: Long Term Factor Research
Long Term Factor Research • FCF Profitability Leader: 2017- 2020 • FCF Coverage 2nd Best: 2017-2020 • FCF Profitability 25-year Performance Leader • Short Term Under Performance, Long Term Excellence
Slide 8: Q4 Trends: Factor Overview
Q4 Trends: Factor Overview • Small Size or Bust • Low Volatility went Bust • FCF lagging early • FCF Yield positive
Slide 9: Q4 Trends: Small Cap FCF Growth
Q4 Trends: Small Cap FCF Growth • Small Cap Growth All Sectors • Consumer Cyclicals All Sizes • Utilities Bad but Irrelevant
Slide 10: TTAC Sector Allocation
TTAC Sector Allocation TTAC TTAC Russell 3000 S&P 500 TTAC Position • Traded based on our Free Cash Flow Sector Weightings 12/31/2020 03/15/2021 03/15/2021 03/15/2021 Change Quality Factor Model Communication Services 5.99% 4.47% 10.15% 11.05% (-) Consumer Discretionary 15.55% 14.02% 12.33% 12.32% (
Slide 11: TTAI Sector Allocation
TTAI Sector Allocation TTAI TTAI S&P Developed Ex US TTAI Position • Traded based on our Free Cash Flow Sector Weightings 12/31/2020 03/15/2021 03/15/2021 Change Quality Factor Model Communication Services 7.05% 7.43% 5.56% -- Consumer Discretionary 15.26% 12.57% 12.26% (-) • Reduced cyclical exposu
Slide 12: TTAC Performance
TTAC Performance Since Inception As of 03/08/2021 YTD 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 3 Years (9/27/2016) TrimTabs US Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (NAV) 2.14 4.99 17.16 30.42 11.03 16.03 TrimTabs US Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (Price) 2.14 4.56 16.68 29.88 10.39 15.42 MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality GR USD 1.
Slide 13: Standardized TTAC Performance
Standardized TTAC Performance Since Inception As of 12/31/2020 YTD 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 3 Years (9/27/2016) TrimTabs US Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (NAV) 18.06 12.84 23.64 18.06 11.81 16.20 TrimTabs US Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (Price) 17.58 12.38 23.13 17.58 11.16 15.56 MSCI USA Sector Neutral
Slide 14: TTAI Performance
TTAI Performance Since Inception As of 03/08/2021 YTD 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 3 Years (6/27/2017) TrimTabs Intl Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (NAV) -0.49 3.57 17.34 30.60 7.10 7.79 TrimTabs Intl Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (Price) -0.49 2.92 16.61 29.78 5.88 6.72 MSCI World ex US Sector Ntrl Qlty NR US
Slide 15: Standardized TTAI Performance
Standardized TTAI Performance Since Inception As of 12/31/2020 YTD 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 3 Years (6/27/2017) TrimTabs Intl Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (NAV) 18.83 16.62 28.41 18.83 7.05 8.37 TrimTabs Intl Free Cash Flow Quality ETF (Price) 18.09 15.89 27.60 18.09 5.83 7.23 MSCI World ex US Sector
Slide 16: Disclosures
Disclosures: The fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company, and it may be obtained by calling 18006170004 . Read it carefully before investing. The
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