Delaware Funds by Macquarie Premier Models

Delaware Funds by Macquarie Premier Models

Advisory solutions aligned to your clients

Delaware Funds by Macquarie offers a range of portfolio advisory solutions to help your clients achieve their financial goals – and help you get them to their financial destinations. Strategically managed by our multi-asset investment team, our platform offers four different strategies each with up to 5 underlying risk-based models.

Multi-asset investment solution in a single product

Offering a bundled product with multi-asset diversification as a cornerstone to help maximize client returns while reducing risk.

Managed with expertise

Delivering access to the allocation expertise of a specialized multi-asset team and the insights of more than 200 investment professionals.

Can help save you time

Focus on your clients, while experienced professionals navigate the large number of investment options in the marketplace and monitor portfolios for rebalancing and allocation changes.

Four unique strategies for every investor

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Diversified mix of domestic and international equity mutual funds and fixed income mutual funds across market cap.

  • Includes domestic and international mutual funds
  • Estimated expenses: 71-96 basis points
  • Minimum Investment: $25,000

Diversified mix of domestic equity mutual funds and fixed income mutual funds across market cap.

  • Includes domestic only mutual funds
  • Estimated expenses: 64-80 basis points
  • Minimum investment: $25,000

Diversified mix of domestic and international equity mutual funds, fixed income mutual funds, and alternative mutual funds across market cap.

  • Includes option-based funds
  • Estimated expenses: 73-100 basis points
  • Minimum investment: $25,000

Diversified mix of domestic and international equity mutual funds and tax-exempt mutual funds across market cap.

  • Includes tax-exempt fixed income funds
  • Estimated expenses: 63-88 basis points
  • Minimum investment: $25,000

A risk model for every goal

Choices in how to invest

Macquarie’s Global Multi-Asset Team offers five risk-based models, ranging from conservative to aggressive.

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Conservative risk model

Your goal Seeking preservation of capital and income

Your risk tolerance Conservative investor who has limited ability to withstand portfolio losses and may have a short investment time horizon

Risk model* 20%

Moderately conservative risk model

Your goal Seeking preservation of real spending ability while limiting downside losses

Your risk tolerance Conservative-to Moderate-investor who has a limited investment time horizon of five years or less

Risk model* 40%

Moderate risk model

Your goal Seeking growth of capital while recognizing that there can be some inter-period volatility

Your risk tolerance Moderate investor whose investment time horizon is five to 10 years

Risk model* 60%

Moderately aggressive risk model

Your goal Seeking capital appreciation, not income; recognizes that there will be periods of market volatility.

Your risk tolerance Moderate-to-aggressive investor who has an investment time horizon of at least 10 years

Risk model* 75%

Aggressive risk model

Your goal Income is not a consideration; able to withstand significant market downturns, with a long-term goal of capital appreciation.

Your risk tolerance Aggressive investor who has a long investment time horizon

Risk model* 90%

* Average equity weight within portfolio over an investment cycle. There can be no guarantee that the intended investment objective will be achieved.

Investment process to multi-asset solutions

Market research

  • Qualitative and quantitative research to develop views on each asset class for a relative value pair assessment (pairwise analysis)
  • Broad asset allocation ranges suited for a variety of goals
  • Built from an understanding of long-term market drivers

Asset class ranking

  • Respond to evolving opportunities and risks with flexibility.
  • Asset allocation team with global coverage and-on-the ground experts in most major markets
  • Differentiated investment framework with allocations reviewed weekly

Portfolio construction

  • Leverage deep expertise and In-house developed portfolio construction engine to determine optimal asset mix.
  • Constant portfolio monitoring
  • Multiple levels of oversight and risk controls (fund manager, fund provider, asset allocation team)

Macquarie Global Multi-Asset Team

Experienced team with clear asset class responsibilities and individual performance accountability

12individual asset class specialists

Access to 200+investment professionals across Macquarie

Managing multi-asset portfolios for 20+ years

Differentiated investment process built on a proprietary market assessment framework

How to get started

For more information on how you can get started on creating model portfolios for your clients, please contact us or call 1 877 693-3546.

Important notice and disclaimer

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

© 2021 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods.

Morningstar Rating is for the Institutional share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is the asset management division of Macquarie Group. MAM is a full-service asset manager offering a diverse range of products across public and private markets including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, renewables, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance. MAM, through its entities, operates as a full-service asset manager offering a diverse range of products. Macquarie Asset Management Public Investments is the marketing name for certain companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group. Investment products and advisory services are distributed and offered by and referred through affiliates which include Delaware Distributors, L.P., a registered broker/dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered investment advisor. Investment advisory services are provided by a series of MIMBT. Macquarie Group refers to Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Delaware Funds by Macquarie refers to certain investment solutions that MPI distributes, offers, refers, or advises. Separately managed account advisory services are provided by Delaware Capital Management (DCM), a series of MIMBT. Macquarie Group refers to Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

The Delaware Funds by Macquarie Premier Models are a fee-based investment advisory service provided by MPI. Premier accounts are charged an annual asset-based fee that is billed quarterly, in advance. For complete information, see your financial advisor and the relevant mutual fund prospectuses.

Each model in the Delaware Premier Program is comprised of allocations to mutual funds within Delaware Funds by Macquarie.

Diversification and asset allocation do not guarantee a profit, nor do they eliminate the risk of loss of principal. Investment returns and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that when the investment is sold or redeemed, it may be worth more or less than the original cost. Expenses may fluctuate depending on fund allocations. There is no assurance the models will meet their objective.

© 2021 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The Morningstar RatingTM for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods.

Morningstar Rating is for the Institutional share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.

The Morningstar Allocation — 15% to 30% Equity Category compares funds that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds are dominated by domestic holdings and have equity exposures between 15% and 30%.

The Morningstar Allocation — 30% to 50% Equity Category compares funds that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds are dominated by domestic holdings and have equity exposures between 30% and 50%.

The Morningstar Allocation — 50% to 70% Equity Category compares funds that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds are dominated by domestic holdings and have equity exposures between 50% and 70%.

The Morningstar Allocation — 70% to 85% Equity Category compares funds that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds are dominated by domestic holdings and have equity exposures between 70% and 85%.

The Morningstar Allocation — 85%+ Equity Category compares funds that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds are dominated by domestic holdings and have equity exposures of more than 85%. These funds typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and do not exclusively allocate between cash and equities.

For financial professionals: Delaware Capital Management’s (DCM) role is limited to providing you or your firm (collectively, the “Advisor”) with non-discretionary investment advice in the form of model portfolios in connection with its management of its clients’ accounts. The implementation of, or reliance on, a Managed Portfolio Strategy is left to the discretion of the Advisor. DCM is not responsible for determining the securities to be purchased, held and sold for a client’s account(s), nor is DCM responsible for determining the suitability or appropriateness of a Managed Portfolio Strategy or any securities included therein for any of the Advisor’s clients. DCM does not place trade orders for any of the Advisor’s clients’ account(s). Information and other marketing materials provided to you by DCM concerning a Managed Portfolio Strategy - including holdings, performance and other characteristics - may not be indicative of a client’s actual experience from an account managed in accordance with the strategy.

For end users: DCM’s role is limited to providing your Advisor with non-discretionary investment advice in the form of model portfolios in connection with its management of its clients’ accounts. The implementation of, or reliance on, a Managed Portfolio Strategy is left to the discretion of your Advisor. DCM is not responsible for determining the securities to be purchased, held and sold for your account(s), nor is DCM responsible for determining the suitability or appropriateness of a Managed Portfolio Strategy or any securities included therein. DCM does not place trade orders for any Managed Portfolio Strategy account. Information and other marketing materials provided to you by DCM concerning a Managed Portfolio Strategy - including holdings, performance and other characteristics - may not be indicative of a client’s actual experience from an account managed in accordance with the strategy. This material has been created by DCM and the information included herein has not been verified by your Advisor and may materially differ from information provided by your Advisor.

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