Rearview to Windshield, April 2023

March ‘23 Market Recap; The S&P 500 ignored the fallout from banking woes and recorded a surprising +3.7% gain last month, leaving the index in positive territory for Q1 ‘23 (+7.5%). After a mid-month hike, the current Fed Funds rate (upper bound) is at 5% vs....

The Market in Pictures, March 31

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: Yields on deposits are still laughably behind at many banks     John Luke: and with...

The Market in Pictures, March 24

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 market sure seems to think the Fed is done hiking   Source: Bianco as of 03.22.2023...

Get to Know the Aptus Team

A partner firm is only as good as its people, and we think ours are great both in and out of the office. Hope you’ll enjoy a short video and Q&A from a few of us, stay tuned for more!   Derek Hernquist: Business Developments & Partnerships  ...

The Current Opportunity Set in Bonds

Municipal Spreads are Lacking Luster   Spreads on short municipal paper (10yrs and in) are well inside their historic averages.    Source: UBS. As of March 17th, 2023.   Municipal Supply Remains Tight   The expected muni supply coming to market is...

The Market in Pictures, March 17

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: Hopefully the first and last time we need to share SIVB charts, but in hindsight it stood out...