by Aptus PM Team | Feb 7, 2024 | Rebalance Rationales
Investors should have one goal – to compound capital. A sufficient compounded return is at the heart of all things related to financial goals. The main objective of our investment team is delivering sufficient compound returns for our clients while maintaining...
by Aptus PM Team | Feb 5, 2024 | Market Updates
Given the popularity of our weekly Market in Pictures, we thought it made sense to pick out a few and go into more detail with our PMs. In this edition, Dave and John Luke will spend a few minutes on each of the following: Earnings Update Projected Rate Cuts Market...
by Aptus PM Team | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, Charts
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: John Luke: Before the FOMC meeting, markets took comfort that Treasury borrowing needs wouldn’t expand in...
by Aptus PM Team | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
The Fed left the benchmark rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.5%, as was expected. This is the fourth meeting in a row of no action. They did back away from their prior bias to further tightening as inflation has fallen notably over the past year. However, it is still above...
by Aptus PM Team | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog, Charts
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Brett: Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) is said to be the Fed’s favorite indicator, and it’s...