by Brian Jacobs | Aug 16, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
When it comes to investing, there’s a widely held belief that bonds are the safer choice, particularly for those with substantial wealth. After all, if you’ve amassed a significant amount of money, why expose yourself to market movements when you can lock in the...
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 9, 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: Dave: Stocks moved too, but the movement in the Volatility Index (VIX) was a top-decile event which has...
by John Luke Tyner | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
We continue to believe the first Fed rate cut will be in September and this move will likely start a sequence of cuts. With that being said, we don’t see the case for a jumbo -50bp cut. The Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting at the end of August deserves special attention for...
by David Wagner | Aug 6, 2024 | Blog, Market Updates
I’d love to cut right to the chase, but many of today’s problems can be solved by proper allocation. It’s times like these that show why Aptus is built the way we are. We want to own More Stocks, Less Bonds, Remain Risk Neutral, so we can perform better in...
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 6, 2024 | Blog, Market Updates
Global markets are experiencing notable declines, from challenges within Japan and the yen carry trade unwind. This event appears technical, but we are vigilant in assessing its broader implications. Yen Carry Trade: What is It? The yen carry trade is...
by Brian Jacobs | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
The Cyclically Adjusted Price to Earnings (CAPE) ratio, introduced by Nobel laureate Robert Shiller in 1988, has long been a cornerstone of market valuation metrics. By smoothing earnings over a decade, it aims to provide a more stable, long-term perspective on market...
