by John Luke Tyner | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
September 11th We take a moment at Aptus today to remember the lives lost on this tragic day 23 years ago. We are grateful for the men and women who make the enormous sacrifice to keep our nation safe. Never forget! August CPI Update This morning U.S....
by David Wagner | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Market Updates
First and foremost, I hope everyone takes time to reflect on the events of 23 years ago and pray for those who lost their lives, fought for our country, risked their lives to save others, and for the safety and unity of everyone in our country. These events...
by Brian Jacobs | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Options offer a flexible approach to managing risk and gaining market exposure. For example, buying put options can serve as a hedge against sudden market declines, allowing investors to protect their portfolios without selling core positions. By using options as a...
by Aptus PM Team | Sep 6, 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: Brian: Despite a rough start to the decade, US growth has actually exceeded pre-COVID projections ...
by David Wagner | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, Market Updates
A mere 23 years ago, America witnessed a Thanksgiving halftime performance that they had no clue that they needed. It embodied flying shirtless angels holding on to white bed sheets the size of a baseball diamond and a lead singer fist-bumping so high that it...
by David Wagner | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, Market Updates
August Witnessed Some Fireworks at the Onset, But It Quickly Waned: The month of August was highlighted by the unwinding of the “Japanese Carry Trade”. As of right now, there were no “aftershocks” from the August 5th event. In VIX terms, it opened the month at 16,...
