Aptus Musings: Election 2024
Both the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 marked their last major correction low roughly one year ago (10/27/2023) with each now in the top decile of their historical 12-month...
Rearview to Windshield, November 2024
Market Recap – October 2024: Broad markets were down during October, but that should not be a surprise to investors, as it tends to be the worst month in an election year....
The Market in Pictures, October 25
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: Joseph: Bonds...
Rate Talk into the Election
The 10-year Treasury yield is up ~60 bps from the YTD lows seen just prior to the 50bp Fed cut on September 16. The widespread view is that the spike in rates is due to a...
Aptus Musings: Q3 2024 Earnings Preview
We've continued to speak to the fact that the market is witnessing a "right tail" event, as the S&P 500 is +40%+ since the recent market bottom of 10/27/2023. Yet, right...
ETFs as Hedge Funds 2.0: A Better Way to Capture Beta and Alpha?
Hedge funds have long been a polarizing topic in investing. Though they date back to the mid-20th century, they’ve come to represent sophisticated strategies often...
The Market in Pictures, October 18
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: Beckham: This...
Sitting Dead Red: Investing When The Count Is In Your Favor
“This guy is throwing a two-hit shutout and he’s shaking me off. You believe that? Charlie here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well.” – Bull Durham (1987)...
The Market in Pictures, October 11
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: The...
Econ Data Not Bond-Friendly
September CPI Year-over-year, consumer prices rose 2.4%, a tenth of a percentage point more than expected but down from the 2.5% annual increase in August. 2.4% is...
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