by Brian Jacobs | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
For decades, investors have treated bonds as a cornerstone of portfolio diversification, largely based on their performance during the late 20th century. From the early 2000s and through the 2010s, the often-negative correlation between stocks and bonds provided a...
by Aptus PM Team | Jan 4, 2024 | Appearances, Market Updates
Investors waded into 2023 with fresh scar tissue after 2022, which was a year worth forgetting as the S&P 500 shed 19% and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 33%. “An imminent recession” in 2023 was the consensus view heading into the year, yet this depressed sentiment has...
by Aptus PM Team | Sep 29, 2023 | Appearances, Market Updates
Globally, YTD equity performance has been dramatically US-biased, but mostly in the first 5 months. Here recently all eyes have been on rates. The 10-year fell to its year-to-date low on April 6th at 3.28%. At quarter end, its value rested at roughly 4.61%. In less...
by David Wagner | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog, Macro Updates
I’ve fielded a few questions regarding Mike Wilson’s (of Morgan Stanley) recent market commentary. Outside of corporate profitability, i.e., margins driving down future earnings, one of his biggest takes is on the current valuation of the S&P 500. As of 3/7/23,...
by James Yahoudy | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog, Financial Planning
It’s now time to put a wrap on the year to do some reflecting and planning. At this point last year, your sentiment on your portfolio and maybe even the economy was likely in a totally different place. Simply said, 2022 was painful, almost regardless of your risk...
