by JD Gardner | Feb 4, 2026 | Market Updates
Things are often made more complicated than they need to be. Take basketball as an example. Modern basketball analytics have created a whole new language within the sport. Outsiders have no clue what it means, and insiders waste time on stuff that doesn’t matter. Boy,...
by Aptus PM Team | Feb 3, 2026 | Market Updates, Webinar
Given the popularity of our weekly Market in Pictures, we started the habit of picking out a few and going into more detail with our PMs. In this edition, James, John Luke and Dave spend a few minutes on each of the following: January Returns Fed Chair Change...
by JD Gardner | Jan 7, 2026 | Market Updates
“CAGR” – we say that a lot, and for good reason. It stands for Compounded Annual Growth Rate. It’s how your wealth grows. Higher CAGR = Higher terminal wealth. Aptus’ focus is higher terminal wealth rather than the highest “risk-adjusted returns”. Traditional finance,...
by David Wagner | Jan 2, 2026 | Market Updates
Mitch Hedberg was an American stand-up comedian whose jokes felt like a stream of brilliant shower thoughts told through a haze of chill confusion. Known for his one-liners, offbeat delivery, and a stage presence that looked halfway between a rock star and a nap,...
by Aptus PM Team | Dec 18, 2025 | Market Updates, Webinar
We held a webinar to recap 2025 and look ahead to 2026, and wanted to share the replay. We break down insights from our latest outlook piece, “Be an American Psycho,” including how to evaluate hurdle rates when constructing portfolios. The discussion also covers major...
by David Wagner | Dec 17, 2025 | Market Updates
As one of the most searing dissections of 1980s yuppie culture, American Psycho has become a movie with a cult following, as it depicts Patrick Bateman’s journey as a part-time Wall Street Vice President while being a full-time serial killer. American Psycho is a...
