by Aptus PM Team | Jan 10, 2025 | Blog, Charts
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful that we think are contributing to investor activity , from rate expectations to growth drivers to government spending and comparisons of foreign markets to ours. Enjoy! John Luke: As everyone...
by John Luke Tyner | Jan 10, 2025 | Blog, Bonds
The market is currently pricing in 1.53 cuts for 2025 (Fed says 2). As we’ve said before, we believe the FOMC has gotten its rate closer to neutral. This positions them to patiently sit back and monitor the economy and incoming data, specifically related to policy...
by Brian Jacobs | Jan 7, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
As we’ve closed the books on 2024, reflecting on the year’s investment landscape offers valuable insights for navigating what lies ahead. From identifying opportunities within U.S. equities to rethinking bonds, embracing options strategies, and prioritizing liquidity,...
by Aptus PM Team | Jan 3, 2025 | 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: Derek: The trend remains your friend—history shows that when the S&P 500 is above its 200-day moving...
by John Archbold | Jan 3, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
For many, the world of options can be daunting for those who feel that they do not have the right experience. Certainly, the terminology used by options traders can be confusing for those who aren’t fully familiar. Our language primer is meant to translate how options...
by David Wagner | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog, Market Updates
Market Recap – December 2024: The rally in stocks in 2023 was driven, mostly, by hope of market friendly events: The end of rate hikes and start of rate cuts, the economy slowing to a soft, not hard, landing, AI profit explosions and positive geopolitical resolutions....
