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Philadelphia Gas WorksPension Plan
Performance AnalysisDecember 31, 2014
Prepared by:Frank N. Domeisen, CFA, AIF® - Area PresidentLisa Marcotullio - Client Service SpecialistJessica Ferringer - AnalystLinda Tressler - Performance AnalystBetsy Lohler - Senior Administrative Assistant
Market Environment Page 1
Executive Summary Page 9
Comparative Performance - NOF Page 12
Long Term Composite Performance Page 14
Total Fund Attribution Page 15
Composite Performance Page 16
Asset Allocation Page 19
Financial Reconciliation Page 20
Manager Detail Page 21
Fred Alger Page 22
Cooke & Bieler Page 26
Eagle Page 30
Vaughan Nelson Page 34
Mondrian Page 38
Harding Loevner Page 42
DFA Page 46
Barksdale Page 50
Lazard Page 54
Garcia Hamilton Page 58
Appendix Page 62
4Q 2014
Overview
U.S. stocks generated a solid performance once again in the fourth quarter of 2014, with the S&P 500 Index returning +4.9% to cap off a sixth consecutive
year of gains. Through year-end, the Index had risen more than 200% from its lows in March of 2009. Even small cap stocks got into the act in the fourth
quarter, rallying just shy of double digits to finish the year in the black. Bonds also posted another positive quarter, continuing to buck conventional
wisdom holding that interest rates are poised to rise. The headline gains for stocks and bonds, however, belied market conditions that were anything but
calm throughout the quarter. Stocks suffered two separate swoons, first in October and again in December, only to be resurrected in each case by dovish
commentary from different central banks around the globe promising various forms of additional monetary stimulus. In the bond market, prices on high
yield issues conspicuously decoupled from other bonds and from equities during the fourth quarter, a development that raised eyebrows among seasoned
market watchers as a sign of potential market instability.
The quarter also witnessed the strengthening of two notable market trends begun in the third quarter
that have impacted certain asset classes and heightened market anxiety: appreciation of the U.S.
dollar relative to foreign currencies, which negatively impacts international stock returns
experienced by U.S. investors; and the precipitous decline in oil prices, as depicted in the chart to
the right. The rapidity and magnitude of oil’s collapse, believed to be the confluence of both
supply and demand factors, caught markets by surprise and left investors scrambling to interpret the
fallout. While consumers will enjoy lower gas prices, countervailing ramifications include
potential reductions in employment and capital spending in the energy sector.
Elsewhere across the U.S. economic landscape, certain data reported in the fourth quarter boosted
hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s multi-year monetary stimulus and zero-interest-rate policy
have finally spurred the economy to a faster growth rate. Of note, 3Q GDP rose at a hefty 5.0% pace, manufacturing survey readings indicated expansion
conditions and monthly payroll gains averaged 290,000. Critics, however, noted that 3Q GDP was boosted by likely one-time increases in defense and
healthcare spending and cited other labor market data reflecting stagnant wage levels and 35-year lows in the workforce participation rate. Further,
continued mixed readings on housing, consumer spending and industrial production leave lingering shadows of doubt about the pace of economic growth.
Less debatable is the relative condition of the U.S. economy versus other regions around the globe. Sustained growth in the eurozone has proven elusive
as the region is once again flirting with recession and trying to stave off deflation. Further east, China’s economic growth continues to decelerate and the
jury is still out on Japan’s much-ballyhooed efforts to stoke inflation and faster economic growth. Meanwhile, certain emerging market economies (e.g.,
Russia, Brazil) are suffering the effects of depressed global demand for commodities. These global growth concerns are the impetus behind the
aforementioned efforts by central banks in Japan, China and Europe to undertake further monetary easing steps in late 2014 and early 2015, which will be
closely watched by market observers for their effects on economies and markets.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
$110
Source: FactSet Prices
Crude Oil (NYM $/bbl)
2014
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4Q 2014
Market Returns
12/31/2014
Index 3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Global Equity
MSCI All-Country World ($, net) 0.4% 4.2% 14.1% 9.2% 6.1%
NAREIT U.S. Equity Real Estate 12.9% 28.0% 16.3% 16.9% 8.3%
Source: MSCI, Standard & Poor’s, Russell, Barclays, Bloomberg, NAREIT
U.S. stocks generated solid returns in 4Q 2014. Large cap stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned +4.9%, capping off a sixth consecutive year of gains.
Small cap stocks (Russell 2000 Index) staged an impressive 4Q rally of +9.7% to finish the year in positive territory. International equities (MSCI
EAFE Index, MSCI Emerging Markets Index) posted losses, due to depreciating international currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
The yield curve flattened further during the quarter as short-term interest rates rose and longer-term rates declined, resulting in another positive
performance for bonds (Barclays Aggregate Index, +1.8%).
Commodities suffered another weak quarter, furthering a slide that began in the first half of the year, with the broad Bloomberg Commodity Index
declining -12.1%. REITs rebounded strongly on the back of declining long-term interest rates.
(1) Formerly the DJ-UBS Commodity Index
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4Q 2014
U.S. Equities
The S&P 500 Index once again hit new all-time highs in 4Q 2014 and
capped off another solid year with an eighth consecutive quarterly
gain. As in the third quarter, however, the headline return for the
Index belied a choppy tone in the markets. Stocks swooned twice, in
October and early December, only to be supported in each case by
dovish commentary from various central banks.
Small cap stocks roared back with a particularly strong quarter
(Russell 2000 Index, +9.7%) to finish in positive territory for the year
after having been in the red after the first three quarters. Despite their
strong 4Q performance, however, small caps trailed large caps on a
full-year basis. While there was a wide gap between large and small
caps for the year, there was little difference in performance patterns
among value and growth stock styles.
On a sector basis, utilities led the pack in the fourth quarter and full
year with gains of +13.2% and 29.0%, respectively. Sporting
relatively attractive and consistent dividend yields, utilities are often
considered fixed income proxies and thus benefit in periods of
declining interest rates. At the other end of the spectrum, energy
stocks slumped in the quarter and over the full year as investors
retreated from the sector in the face of the crashing oil prices.
The dramatic decline in oil prices has significantly depressed
expectations for energy companies’ 4Q 2014 financial results. At the
start of the quarter, Wall St. brokerage analysts expected companies
in the sector to post 4Q year-over-year sales and earnings growth
rates of 1.7% and 8.1%, respectively, but as of early January these
estimates had declined to -15.1% and -19.1%, respectively. These
declines have impacted the aggregate 4Q earnings growth estimate for all S&P 500 companies, which fell from 8.4% to 1.1% over the same period.
To be sure, earnings estimates have declined for each of the other nine sectors represented in the Index also – albeit at rates far lesser than that seen
among energy companies – partly due to anticipated detrimental foreign exchange impacts on overseas earnings as a result of the stronger dollar
compared to the prior year.
Indices ($, net, annualized ≥
1 year) Quarter 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year
Russell 3000 5.2% 12.6% 20.5% 15.6%
S&P 500 4.9% 13.7% 20.4% 15.4%
Russell 1000 4.9% 13.2% 20.6% 15.6%
Russell 1000 Value 5.0% 13.5% 20.8% 15.4%
Russell 1000 Growth 4.8% 13.0% 20.2% 15.8%
Russell 2000 9.7% 4.9% 19.2% 15.5%
Russell 2000 Value 9.4% 4.2% 18.2% 14.2%
Russell 2000 Growth 10.1% 5.6% 20.1% 16.8%
Source: Standard and Poor’s, Russell
29.0%
3.0%
6.9%
20.1%
9.8%
25.3%
15.2%
-7.8%
16.0%
9.7%
13.2%
-4.2%
-1.8%
5.2%
6.8%
7.5%
7.2%
-10.7%
8.2%
8.7%
-15.00% -5.00% 5.00% 15.00% 25.00%
Utilities
Telecom Services
Materials
Info. Technology
Industrials
Health Care
Financials
Energy
Cons. Staples
Cons. Discretionary
Returns
S&P 500 Index: Sector Performance
4Q 2014
One Year
Source: Standard and Poor's
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4Q 2014
International Equities
For the second consecutive quarter international stocks recorded
negative returns in U.S. dollar terms across all areas of the globe.
As in the third quarter, losses were driven by declining foreign
exchange rates for most global currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
(Weaker foreign currencies negatively affect the un-hedged returns
experienced by U.S. investors as local currency returns are translated
into U.S. dollars).
As indicated in the chart below, the value of the U.S dollar rose appreciably in the second half of 2014 relative to a basket of major currencies, which
had a measurable effect on international stock index returns in U.S. dollar terms (assuming currency movements were not hedged). For instance, in
local currency terms, the MSCI EAFE Index returned +1.8% in the fourth quarter, but returns fell to -3.6% when translated into U.S. dollars.
Likewise, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index was flat in local currency terms, but down -4.5% in U.S. dollar terms.
For the third consecutive quarter, stocks in the Asia-Pacific
region bested those in Europe, as investors reacted to
unfavorable trends in the pace of economic growth in the latter
region. The currency effect discussed above was seen in both
of these regions, as reflected in the local currency and U.S.
dollar returns for their respective MSCI Indices:
Return in
Local
Currency
Return in
U.S.
Dollars
MSCI AC Europe -0.1% -5.0%
MSCI AC Asia-Pacific +4.0% -1.4%
In Europe, concerns reappeared about so-called peripheral
countries such as Greece, Portugal and Italy, which fell -
28.8%, -23.0% and -13.4%, respectively, in the quarter.
(1) EAFE = Europe, Australasia, Far East
Indices ($, net, annualized ≥ 1 year) Quarter 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year
MSCI All Country World, ex USA -3.9% -3.9% 9.0% 4.4%
Real Trade-Weighted Exchange Rate Index, M ajor Currencies, 3/1973=100 - United States
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4Q 2014
Global Fixed Income
At the beginning of 2014, conventional wisdom held that interest rates were
poised to rise in response to a strengthening U.S. economy and anticipated
moves by the Federal Reserve to begin normalizing monetary policy.
Treasuries with maturities inside of five years followed the script during the
year, rising to reflect the market’s expectation that the date of Fed-
orchestrated increases in short-term rates was drawing nearer. Yields on
longer-dated issues, however, unexpectedly fell throughout the year, resulting
in a flattened yield curve and a 10-year Treasury note yield of 2.17%,
compared to 3.04% at the start of the year. Key factors suppressing yields
included lesser issuance resulting from the narrowing U.S. budget deficit and
persistent demand from foreign investors seeking higher yields than those
available overseas.
With rates declining in the fourth quarter, the Barclays Aggregate Index
posted a respectable +1.8% gain; returns were comparable across the government, corporate and mortgage-backed sectors, as reflected in the chart
above. Notably diverging, however, was the high yield sector (Barclays High Yield Index, -1.7%), which saw outflows from investors fearful of the
impact falling oil prices would have on energy-related issues, which comprise approximately 15% of the sector.
Another notable trend in 2014 was the decline in investors’ longer-term inflation outlook for the U.S. economy, as reflected in the decrease of the 10-
year TIPS breakeven spread (the difference in yields between 10-year Treasuries and 10-year TIPS) from 2.26% to 1.68% over the second half of the
year.
Indices ($, net, annualized ≥ 1 year) Quarter 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year
Over the past six years, U.S. stocks have been swept higher on the back of unprecedented
monetary stimulus measures by the Federal Reserve, driving valuations to levels above
historical averages (as indicated in the chart to the right, depicting the trailing P/E ratio of the
S&P 500 over the last ten years). At such levels, stocks are more vulnerable to troubling
economic, financial and/or global developments. In that regard, there is no shortage of
challenges confronting markets heading into 2015, including weak economic growth rates
globally, the detrimental impact of the strengthening dollar on U.S. exports, declining corporate
earnings estimates, expected increases in interest rates orchestrated by the Fed and the recent
end to quantitative easing (bond purchases) by the Fed. Of course, extended valuations alone
don’t necessarily foreshadow an imminent collapse in stock prices, and accurately predicting
short-term market movements is notoriously difficult. In addition, stronger economic growth –
if recent optimistic economic reports are accurate harbingers – may provide underpinning for current valuations, and recent additional monetary stimulus actions
by central banks outside of the U.S. could spark additional stock gains worldwide in the short-to-intermediate term. Nonetheless, we maintain our stance that
stocks possess a smaller “margin of safety” at the present time and that investors should expect more muted returns in forthcoming years.
We noted one year ago that small cap stocks were trading at elevated valuations relative to large caps stocks, but with the outperformance of large caps in 2014
this relationship is now more consistent with long-term averages, indicating neither capitalization range appears to offer more attractive returns versus the other.
Current relative valuations between U.S. and developed non-U.S. equities indicate the latter offer greater value at the present time, and emerging markets
continue to trade at compelling valuation ratios. The direction of interest rates is another trend notoriously difficult to predict, a reality reinforced by the
erroneous conventional wisdom in recent times calling for rising interest rates. In that context, we do not offer any short-term predictions for interest rates and
bond returns, but continue to note that historically low levels of interest rates combined with thin spreads on corporate bonds continue to pose risks to bonds’
long-term return prospects. Fears about inflation have been replaced for the time being by concerns about deflation in the midst of continued weak global
economies, reflected in the weak results for commodities in recent years. Nonetheless, given the significant expansion of global monetary supplies in recent
years investors are wise to continue scanning the global landscape for signs of inflation, against which commodities still would be expected to possess hedging
benefits.
Given ever-present uncertainties, risk and return prospects, we believe it is critical to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio engineered to meet long-term goals.
We advocate a disciplined approach to investing: reconciling long-term strategic investments with short-term tactical opportunities, favoring active governance
over passive disengagement, and emphasizing risk identification and risk reduction via comprehensive diversification. Specifically, diversify risks across
different asset classes and investments (i.e., capital diversification), across different systematic and idiosyncratic risk factors (i.e., risk factor diversification), and
across different economic regimes (i.e., economic factor diversification).
Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors remains committed to meeting the needs of its clients and looks forward to discussing any concerns you may have.
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4Q 2014
Asset Class Explanation
Underweight Neutral Overweight
Recommended Allocation
Given the current market characteristics and valuation metrics, we have developed tactical recommendations for portfolios by asset class. These are short-term recommendations intended to
complement our long-term (10-year) Capital Market Assumptions. The recommendations that follow represent general guidelines for many portfolios, however, the unique investment and
operational characteristics of each institution should be carefully considered before implementing any change in portfolio or investment strategy.
Given the strong capital market performance over the last several years, investors
should consider shifting their portfolios toward skill-based investment strategies that can
hedge overall market (beta) risks, including equity long/short.
Investors cannot tactically manage private equity exposure, but market conditions can
create unique opportunities, including specialty strategies in real estate, credit and
opportunistic funds.
Interest rates unexpectedly declined throughout much of 2014, and low rates will limit
future returns. Investors should consider opportunistic strategies to complement
traditional exposure.
Real Estate
Commodities
Hedge Funds
Private Equity
Fixed Income
U.S. Equity
International Equity
The U.S. equity market appears slightly overpriced, based on the long-term price-to-
earnings ratio, but domestic econoic growth and the relative strength of the U.S. dollar
appear to warrant the premium valuation.
International equity market appears reasonably priced, based on the long-term price-to-
earnings ratio, while opportunities in emerging markets remain. Economic uncertainty,
however, could cause international markets to continue trading at a discount to the U.S.
Publicly traded REITs continue to look attractive versus bonds but unattractive versus
stocks, but recent strong performance offers an opportunity to rebalance. Private real
estate has recovered, but future opportunities depend on location and property type.
The long-term outlook for commodities remains muted due to low interest rates, falling
inflation expectations and slow global growth. Unexpected events, however, can have
a short-term impact on commodity prices, which supports a neutral allocation.
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TOTAL PORTFOLIO: $516,488,681
Portfolio Allocation
DOMESTIC EQUITY
$281,302,612 (54.5%) No Action
INTERNATIONAL EQUIT
$71,630,237 (13.9%) No Action
FIXED INCOME
$163,184,067 (31.6%) No Action
In Policy In Recommended Outside PolicyRecommended Range
Philadelphia Gas WorksAs of December 31, 2014
Recommendation10% 20% 30% 40% 50%0%
Legend
Min MaxTarget
Current Allocation:
Policy Allocation:
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Manager Period vs. Benchmark vs. Peer Group Recommendation Comments
Fred Alger 1 yr: + + RetainSince Inception: + +
Cooke & Bieler 1 yr: - + Watch3 yr: - -
Eagle 1 yr: + + Watch3 yr: - -
Vaughan Nelson 1 yr: + + Retain3 yr: + +
Mondrian 1 yr: + + Retain3 yr: - +
Defensive strategy, has protected by 92 bp in down markets since inception (March 1994).
Since inception (March 2011), fund has outperformed the benchmark. The fund is in the top decile of its peer group on a trailing one-year basis.
Strategy added to the portfolio in May 2012, and since inception, has outperformed both the benchmark and the peer group median.
Underperformance concentrated to 2013. Defensive manager, outperformed in 2014 and since inception.
Philadelphia Gas WorksAs of December 31, 2014
Performance
The fund performed in the top decile of its peer group during the fourth quarter, and since inception performance exceeds the benchmark and peer group median.
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Manager Period vs. Benchmark vs. Peer Group Recommendation Comments
Since inception (March 2011), the fund has had lower standard deviation relative to the benchmark while capturing higher return.
The portfolio performed in line with the benchmark on a NOF basis in 2014. Asset allocation positively contributed to performance but was offset by weak manager performance in Large Cap Equity.
Philadelphia Gas WorksAs of December 31, 2014
Net of Fees Performance
The fund is in the top quartile of its peer group over the trailing three- and five-year time periods.
Fund is in the top decile of its peer group over the trailing three-year time period.
Strategy added to the portfolio in June 2012, and since inception has outperformed both the benchmark and its peers.
Strategy added to the portfolio in February 2013. Outperformed the benchmark by 2.82% over the trailing one-year.
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Quarter Year-to-Date One Year Three Years Five Years Ten YearsSince
Russell 2000 Growth Index 10.06 5.60 5.60 20.14 16.80 8.54 17.95
Vaughan Nelson 7.04 9.28 9.28 20.70 N/A N/A 12.85 03/01/2011
Russell 2000 Value Index 9.40 4.22 4.22 18.29 14.26 6.89 10.92
Combined Small Cap 7.76 7.80 7.80 18.86 15.25 8.67 10.62 03/01/1994
Russell 2000 Index 9.73 4.89 4.89 19.21 15.55 7.77 8.99
Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan
As of December 31, 2014
Net of Fees Performance
Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized.Returns are expressed as percentages.*Performance shown prior to 6/2012: Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index^Added to the portfolio November 2014^^Added to the portfolio December 2014
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Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan
As of December 31, 2014
Net of Fees Performance
Quarter Year-to-Date One Year Three Years Five Years Ten YearsSince
Fixed Income Target 1.40 4.72 4.72 2.40 4.06 4.40 6.52
Total Fund 2.64 6.91 6.91 12.13 9.43 6.21 8.45 01/01/1987
Total Fund TMI 2.76 6.93 6.93 12.23 10.02 6.27 8.60
Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized.Returns are expressed as percentages.*Performance shown prior to 6/2012: Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index^Added to the portfolio November 2014^^Added to the portfolio December 2014
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Quarter Year-to-Date One Year Three Years Five Years Ten Years
Fred Alger Capital Appreciation (GOF) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Russell 1000 Growth Index 4.78 13.05 13.05 20.26 15.81 8.49
IM U.S. Large Cap Growth Equity (SA+CF) Median 5.10 11.88 11.88 20.50 15.26 8.60
Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value (GOF) 7.28 10.11 10.11 21.58 17.00 12.43
Russell 2000 Value Index 9.40 4.22 4.22 18.29 14.26 6.89
IM U.S. Small Cap Value Equity (SA+CF) Median 7.67 5.31 5.31 19.72 16.26 9.26
Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan December 31, 2014
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Appendix
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Allocation Mandate Weight (%)
Jun-2012
Russell 1000 Index 41.00
Russell 2000 Index 9.00
MSCI AC World ex USA (Net) 15.00
Fixed Income Target 35.00
Oct-2008
Russell 1000 Index 41.00
Russell 2000 Index 9.00
MSCI EAFE (net) Index 15.00
Fixed Income Target 35.00
Jul-2007
Russell 1000 Index 45.00
Russell 2000 Index 10.00
MSCI EAFE (net) Index 10.00
Fixed Income Target 35.00
Dec-2003
Russell 1000 Index 42.00
Russell 2000 Index 9.00
MSCI EAFE (net) Index 9.00
Fixed Income Target 40.00
Apr-2003
Russell 1000 Index 35.00
Russell 2000 Index 7.50
MSCI EAFE (net) Index 7.50
Fixed Income Target 50.00
Allocation Mandate Weight (%)
Oct-2001
Citigroup World Government Bond 3.75
Citigroup World Government Bond Hedged 3.75
Russell 1000 Index 35.00
Russell 2000 Index 7.50
MSCI EAFE (net) Index 7.50
Fixed Income Target 42.50
Jan-1985
Citigroup World Government Bond 3.00
Citigroup World Government Bond Hedged 3.00
S&P 500 Index 36.00
Russell 2000 Index 7.50
MSCI EAFE (net) Index 12.50
Barclays Aggregate Index 34.00
Barclays U.S. Gov't/Credit 4.00
Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan
Total Fund TMI
As of December 31, 2014
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Fixed Income Target
Core Fixed Income Target
Intermediate Fixed Income Target
Allocation Mandate Weight (%)
Jan-1976
Core Fixed Income Target 47.00
Intermediate Fixed Income Target 53.00
Allocation Mandate Weight (%)
Jun-2012
Barclays Aggregate Index 100.00
Jan-1976
Barclays U.S. Gov't/Credit 50.00
Barclays Aggregate Index 50.00
Allocation Mandate Weight (%)
Mar-2011
Barclays Intermediate U.S. Gov/Credit Index 50.00
Barclays Intermediate Aggregate Index 50.00
Jan-1973
Barclays Intermediate U.S. Gov/Credit Index 100.00
Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan
As of December 31, 2014
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