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...
by Aptus PM Team | Dec 5, 2025 | Equity Research, Webinar
Watch as James Yahoudy, CFP, Brad Rapking, CFA, and Dave Wagner, CFA, discuss December’s Compounders Trade Rationale. Topics Covered: Buy/Sell Amphenol Corp (APH): What Do They Do? The Decentralized Structure The Fundamentals Where Could the Team Be...
