by Aptus PM Team | Jan 12, 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: Beckham: Equity valuations have done their usual post-low lift from late 2022, it now seems to be on...
by John Luke Tyner | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
The U.S. Headline CPI for December rose +0.3% m/m (3.4% y/y) and the core CPI (ex: food & energy) was +0.3% m/m (3.9% y/y). Source: BLS/Stifel as of 01.11.2024 Inflation came in slightly above expectations in December. Core inflation is being aided by...
by Brian Jacobs | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Unleashing the Power of ETF Tax-Efficiency for Higher Compounded Returns Exploring how reinvested earnings, return, and tax deferral provide the rocket fuel for compounded dollar growth Compounding > Couponing Compounding, the process where reinvested earnings...
by Aptus PM Team | Jan 5, 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: Joseph: In any given year, the leaders and laggards change but a diversified portfolio can get clients...
by John Luke Tyner | Jan 4, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
Biggest Two-Month Rally in 40 Years Optimistic inflation data, and a Fed in the driver’s seat, have investors pricing in ~6 rate cuts in 2024. Source: Bianco as of 12.31.2023 While 6 cuts sound optimistic, based on history it’s not outlandish....
by David Wagner | Jan 3, 2024 | Blog, Market Updates
December ’23 Market Recap: Investors enjoyed broad-based relief in the fourth quarter. After rising sharply in Q2 and Q3, rates peaked in the fourth quarter fueled by Powell’s pivot at the December FOMC meeting. Similarly, oil prices peaked in late September and...