The Market in Pictures, August 29

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful that we think are good summations of investor activity, from small-cap strength to earnings season, interest rates and housing, and tariffs and energy flows. Have a great long weekend!  ...
Video: JL and Jake Talk Options Overlays

Video: JL and Jake Talk Options Overlays

Aptus Capital Advisors offers a range of custom Option Overlay strategies that aim to a) generate income, b) facilitate tax-efficient transitions, and/or c) provide downside hedging for clients with concentrated stock positions. Watch as John Luke, CFA, and Jake...

Opportunity in Municipal Bonds?

We wanted to put together a note to discuss the recent underperformance of municipal bonds relative to their taxable brethren (MUB vs AGG, shown below). Tax-free bonds have faced a number of headwinds throughout 2025, and even with the decline in interest rates, they...

The Market in Pictures, August 22

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful that we think are good summations of investor activity, from rate-cutting regimes to earnings season, inflation to consumer health, and stock buybacks. Have a great weekend!   Dave:...