Robert F. Abbott has been investing his family’s accounts since 1995, and in 2010 added options, mainly covered calls and collars with long stocks. He is a freelance writer, and his projects include a website that provides information for new and intermediate-level mutual fund investors. A resident of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, Robert has earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the com ...

Active ETF assets are anticipated to grow to $1.2TAUM by 2027 from only $81B in 2019 Top 10 active asset managers control 77% of active ETF assets, shedding light on a concentration challenge Only 11% of active ETFs launched in the past three years raised more than $100 million in the first year, a primary indicator for success NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As active ETF assets have grown over 600% in the past five years to $631 billion in 2024, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), ...

Broadridge Financial Solutions Conference Summary Company Overview - Broadridge Financial Solutions is a leading provider of technology infrastructure in the financial services industry with a market cap of approximately $28 billion and annual fee revenue of $4.5 billion [3][4] - The company serves clients primarily in wealth management, asset management, capital markets, and corporate issuers, including 28 of the 29 globally systemic important banks [4] Core Business Segments - The Investor Communication Solutions (ICS) unit connects corporate issuers to investors through banks and advisors, facilitating a unique network [5] - The Global Technology Operations (GTO) business includes capital markets and wealth management services, providing front, middle, and back office systems [6][7] Growth Plans - Broadridge's growth strategy focuses on three areas: governance franchise, capital markets, and wealth management modernization [8][9] - The governance franchise aims to democratize and digitize governance, with mid-teens position growth in equities and mid-single digits in funds for FY25 [11][12] - Capital markets are being simplified and innovated, with a focus on AI and new technologies like Bond GPT [13][14] - Wealth management is being modernized through modular solutions, allowing firms to upgrade their back office capabilities [15] Financial Performance - Over the last decade, Broadridge has achieved 10% recurring revenue growth and 13% adjusted EPS growth, with dividends growing in line with earnings [16][17] - The company targets 5-8% organic revenue growth and 8-12% EPS growth over the next three years [17] Market Trends - The democratization of investing is driving position growth, with more investors entering the market and increasing the number of positions per investor [22][23] - Position growth has been in the high single digits over the last decade, with expectations for continued positive trends [25][26] Digital Transformation - Broadridge is actively investing in digital communications, with 85-90% of regulatory communications already suppressed digitally [32] - The customer communications business, valued at $700 million, is transitioning from 85% print to a growing digital segment [38][40] Revenue Streams - Recurring revenue is defined as revenue under contract for multiple years, while event-driven revenue is one-time or sporadic [46][47] - Distribution revenue, primarily from physical output, is expected to grow in the medium term but will likely dissipate in the long term as digital strategies are executed [50][51] Demand and Market Conditions - Demand for solutions related to cost efficiency remains strong, with clients seeking to reduce operational costs [55] - Market volatility has historically not negatively impacted position growth, with strong defensibility observed since 2007 [59][61] Competitive Landscape - Broadridge holds a significant share in the proxy business, with competitors like Proxy Trust and Mediant [66] - The company is exploring growth opportunities in the global proxy business as international investors increasingly buy US securities [66] Regulatory Environment - Current regulations, including potential digital asset disclosures and proxy reforms, are seen as opportunities for Broadridge [68][69] - The company has developed a disclosure solution for digital assets called Clarify [68] Capital Allocation Strategy - Broadridge prioritizes internal growth investments, dividends, tuck-in M&A opportunities, and share buybacks while maintaining an investment-grade credit rating [75][76]

New functionality proactively delivers actionable intelligence directly into trading and investing workflows at the moment users need these critical insightsNEW YORK, June 10, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- LTX, an AI-powered corporate bond trading platform backed by global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BR), today announced the launch of BondGPT Intelligence, a new capability that integrates powerful generative AI capabilities directly within trading platform workflows. The new functionali ...

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) FY 2025 Conference May 28, 2025 01:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, everyone. I'm Harshita Rawat, Bernstein's senior analyst covering payments, processors, and IT services. And I'm delighted to be joined today by Tim Gokey, Broadridge CEO at Bernstein forty first Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. Tim, thank you so much for joining us today. Speaker1 Thank you very much, Harshita. Great to be here. Speaker0 So for those in the audience who are less familiar, could yo ...

Pioneering software helps companies manage risks and opportunities through effective and efficient sustainability data capture, analysis and reporting NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) a global Fintech leader, has joined forces with Novisto, a pioneer of enterprise sustainability software, to introduce an advanced sustainability data management and reporting platform for companies worldwide. Servicing clients in over 100 countries, Broadridge is at the fo ...

Group 1: Company Performance - Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (BR) stock has gained 20.6% in the past year, outperforming the industry and the Zacks S&P 500 composite's growth of 19% and 11.6% respectively [1] - BR reported mixed third-quarter fiscal 2025 results with adjusted earnings of $2.44 per share, beating the consensus mark by 2.1% and increasing 9.4% from the year-ago quarter [1] - Total revenues for BR were $1.81 billion, missing the consensus mark by 2.5% but rising 5% year over year [1] Group 2: Revenue Streams - Broadridge maintains a robust business model with substantial recurring revenue streams, generating approximately 65% of its top line from recurring revenues in fiscal 2024 [2] - The recurring income comes from net new business, internal expansion, and benefits from acquisitions, providing strong visibility into organic revenues in the near to mid-term [2] Group 3: Dividend Consistency - BR is consistent in its dividend payments, with payouts increasing from $290.7 million in 2022 to $368.2 million in 2024 [3] - This consistency demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders, making it an attractive option for dividend-seeking investors [3] Group 4: Financial Stability - The liquidity position of the company is reassuring, with a current ratio of 1.32 in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, although it is lower than the industry average of 1.52 [4] - Despite this, the current ratio exceeding 1 indicates the company's ability to effectively pay off short-term obligations [4] Group 5: Competitive Landscape - DST Systems poses a serious competitive threat to Broadridge, creating pressure across its segments and making it challenging for BR to retain or increase market share [6] - The lack of industry diversification is a concern, as BR is heavily exposed to the securities industry, which could be adversely affected by a market downturn [7]

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) FY Conference Summary Company Overview - Broadridge Financial Solutions is a $28 billion fintech company focused on capital markets, asset management, and wealth management, providing industry-level solutions for essential services [3][4] - The market for Broadridge's services is approximately $60 billion, with fee revenue around $4.5 billion, indicating significant growth potential [4] Financial Performance - Over the past decade, Broadridge has achieved a recurring revenue growth rate of 10% per year and earnings growth of 13% per year [4] - The company has consistently increased its dividend, achieving double-digit growth for 12 consecutive years [4] - For the current three-year period ending June 2026, Broadridge aims for 7% to 9% recurring revenue growth and 8% to 12% adjusted earnings growth, with expectations to meet these goals [5][6] Business Operations - Broadridge clears and settles $10 trillion daily and manages 800 million governance positions, sending 7 billion communications last year [7] - The company is positioned as a utility for corporate governance, connecting brokerage firms, asset managers, and individual investors [6] Growth Strategy - The growth strategy focuses on democratizing and digitizing governance, simplifying capital markets, and modernizing wealth management [8] - Key growth vectors include increasing equity positions, transitioning from print to digital communications, and enhancing client communication in wealth management [9][10] Recent Developments - Broadridge has expanded its market presence in Canada through an acquisition, enhancing its wealth management capabilities [11][40] - The company has observed significant growth in non-revenue generating equity positions, particularly in fractional shares and managed accounts, which could provide a tailwind for future growth [12][16][18] Sales and Revenue Guidance - Broadridge has lowered its guidance for closed sales due to macroeconomic uncertainties, but maintains a robust sales pipeline [21][28] - Delays in sales are attributed to procurement and legal processes rather than cancellations, with expectations that these sales will eventually onboard and contribute to revenue [28][29] Margin and Earnings Outlook - Broadridge anticipates earnings growth of 8% to 12%, with a historical average margin increase of 50 basis points per year [31][32] - The company is focused on balancing near-term earnings growth with long-term investments in innovation [33] Industry Trends and Future Growth - Capital markets are expected to grow the fastest, with governance and wealth management also showing potential for growth [35][38] - The wealth management business is projected to grow to high single-digit to low double-digit rates in the coming years, despite current noise from industry mergers [38][39] AI Integration - Broadridge is actively infusing AI into its platforms to enhance service offerings and reduce internal costs [49][54] - The company has developed unique data products that leverage AI for predictive analytics, which are already being adopted by asset managers [51][52] Regulatory Environment - The current administration's policies, particularly regarding crypto and investor engagement, present both opportunities and challenges for Broadridge [56][58] - The company is positioned to provide solutions for regulatory compliance and digital communication enhancements in response to evolving regulations [63] Conclusion - Broadridge Financial Solutions is well-positioned for growth in the fintech space, with a strong focus on innovation, AI integration, and adapting to regulatory changes, while maintaining a robust financial performance and strategic growth initiatives [4][5][11][35]

Core Insights - Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. has been awarded a U.S. patent for its large language model orchestration of machine learning agents, which underpins its GenAI application, BondGPT [1][2] - BondGPT and its enterprise version, BondGPT+, enhance trading capabilities for corporate bond traders by integrating proprietary data and analytical models with third-party datasets [2] Group 1: Product Development and Features - BondGPT was first introduced in June 2023, followed by BondGPT+ in October 2023, both utilizing OpenAI GPT models for natural language processing [1] - The patented methods allow for timely, secure, and accurate responses to user queries by orchestrating multiple AI agents to process data from various sources simultaneously [1][2] - Significant features of the patented technology include a "Show your work" feature for transparency, a multi-agent adversarial feature for accuracy, and an AI-powered compliance verification feature tailored to enterprise needs [5] Group 2: Market Impact and Client Integration - The CEO of LTX emphasized the importance of integrating AI into client workflows to enhance productivity and optimize trading processes [2] - The BondGPT+ application provides critical pre-trade data and models, significantly improving efficiency and saving time for users in the trading environment [2] - Broadridge's innovations in fixed income trading also include technologies for bond similarity, dealer selection scoring, liquidity aggregation, and RFQ+ trading protocols [3]

Outdated legacy systems leaving firms vulnerable to mounting cyber risks, according to BroadridgeNEW YORK, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Growing concerns over operational and cyber resilience were the major theme of the SIFMA Ops 2025 conference, a gathering of top operations and technology leaders from across the capital markets ecosystem.The threat landscape is only becoming increasingly more sophisticated with artificial intelligence and other new tools to automate attacks.  With high-profile data breaches ...