by JD Gardner | May 2, 2022 | Market Updates
Thinking well is a superpower. It’s not a character trait that receives much attention, but I’d argue, it’s what matters. All other qualities take a back seat to the ability to think well. Thinking well is a consequence of deep understanding, and it’s that...
by JD Gardner | Apr 6, 2022 | Market Updates, Most Read
Last month we focused on the Delta of an option and how that relates to our portfolios and strategies. It was a simplified explanation of answering the questions around how and when of the effectiveness of the hedges we deploy. This month, we add to the answer by...
by JD Gardner | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, ETFs, Market Updates
Most people hate taxes – that’s why they should love ETFs. As in past years, capital gains distributions from ETFs in 2021 were a tiny fraction of those distributed by their mutual fund counterparts. Our objective is not to restate the fact that ETFs are more tax...
by JD Gardner | Mar 2, 2022 | Market Updates, Most Read
Our experience in the options market is what underpins our investment process. Options are the vehicle to inject ownership of volatility, and it’s this ownership that allows our allocations to shift away from bonds and towards stocks. In our view, this can...
by JD Gardner | Jan 5, 2022 | Market Updates
If you’re looking for a portfolio recap or a market forecast, this ain’t the note to read. My heart is overflowing with gratitude – for family, team, relationships, and the opportunity to be a part of Aptus – I’ve got to share some of that as we bust into the new...
