by Joseph Sykora | May 9, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Though certainly not new, private credit has become increasingly topical within investment circles. While the term seems to invoke mystical feelings of IRR (internal rate of return, a metric often cited by fund sponsors) euphoria, at its core, it is simply an...
by David Wagner | May 6, 2024 | Blog, Market Updates
April ‘24 Market Recap – Staircase Up, Elevator Down: It was April showers as it was the worst month since September. April has given back much of the Q1 gains as 10-year Treasury yields increased from 4.2% to over 4.6%. S&P 500 has given back ~40%, Midcap ~70%,...
by Brian Jacobs | May 6, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
In the rapidly shifting terrain of financial markets, the adaptability of investment strategies can be a decisive factor in their success. This post delves into the potential benefits that flexibility in approach could have on structured investment products,...
by Aptus PM Team | May 3, 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: Market hopes for imminent rate cuts continue to be dashed Brad: but historically a Fed...
by Aptus PM Team | May 2, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
As expected, the Fed kept its Funds rate range unchanged at a 5.25% – 5.50% level. Powell’s comments were less hawkish than feared, but there was disappointment expressed regarding the inflation news thus far in 2024. The Fed subtly walked back its last...
by Aptus PM Team | Apr 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: John Luke: Like savers vs. borrowers, there is a huge split right now between services and goods inflation...