Energy in Transition, A Bullish View

ELCO Water Scarcity Article 12/13/2021

ELCO Water Scarcity    

ELCO Water & Climate Impact Investor Presentation with Portfolio Manager Matt Diserio

ELCO Financial Services SMA 2nd Quarter Report

ELCO Financial Services Separately Managed Account 2nd Quarter 2021 Investor Update As we look back to what was a strong first half of 2021 boosted by a flurry of mergers and acquisitions as well as significant loan growth via the government’s PPP (Paycheck Protection Program)...

ELCO Water Opportunities 2nd Quarter Report

ELCO Water and Climate Impact SMA 2nd Quarter 2021 Investor Update The ELCO Water and Climate Impact SMA (formly ELCO Water Opportunities SMA) strategy has performed in-line with our expectations for the first half of 2021 and we expect the positive trend to continue as...

Putting Net Zero by 2050 in Perspective — Be Prepared to Walk by Yves Siegel, CFA

In Our View: The IEA’s Energy Transition Pathway to Net Zero Emissions by 2050 is Highly Uncertain In May, The International Energy Administration (IEA) released, “Net Zero by 2050, A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector.” This detailed report highlights one possible pathway to achieve...

ELCO Water Opportunities SMA Conference Call 2/9/2021

ELCO Regional Bank SMA Conference Call 4/13/2021

Rays of Optimism Shine on Energy

Financial Services Separately Managed Account Program (FS SMAP) July 2020 Update

Our holdings in the ELCO Regional Banks Separately Managed Account program were severely challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional and community bank stocks have been pressured due to the unprecedented hardship from the pandemic-induced slowdown due to skyrocketing unemployment that has increased the default risk across loan portfolios.

Water Opportunities Separately Managed Account Program (WO SMAP) Market Update

After many discussions with, Water Asset Management, sub-adviser to ELCO’s Water Opportunities SMAP, and our own industry observations, we wanted to communicate our thoughts regarding your investment in the program. The portfolio has benefitted from the defensive nature of the regulated water utilities and the essential infrastructure and services these companies provide.

Core Equity Separately Managed Account Program April 2020 Update

We wanted to reassure you that your portfolio is invested in the highest quality companies that have rock solid balance sheets, commanding market presence, and most importantly the ability to survive this pause in economic activity and thrive as growth returns.

Energy Infrastructure Questions & Answers

While not completely an “apples to apples” comparison, the current extreme environment is reminiscent of the 2008 experience which also wreaked havoc on the midstream industry. At that time, oil prices collapsed, and midstream companies sold off due to leveraged investor liquidations and the overall lack of confidence the industry could sustain its cash-flow and dividend payments

Re: COVID-19 and Market Update

At this very difficult moment, we want to reach out to re-affirm our commitment to you, as a client of the firm. First and foremost, we hope this update finds you and your families healthy and safe as our society collectively works to stem the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic.