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 Marketing | Sep 13, 2023 | Market Notes, Media Notes
ISO reliable yield in today’s high-rate environment
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 11, 2023 | 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: Brad: Most Q2 earnings are out, and it’s generally been better-than-expected Source: Strategas as...
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 2, 2023 | Rebalance Rationales
The first half of 2023 was wild, and far from most expectations. Risk assets sold off during the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in March, then rose just as quickly. Through its resolution, and onto the First Republic collapse and fears of the Debt Ceiling debate, a...
by James Yahoudy | Jun 29, 2023 | Appearances, Portfolios, Webinar
As we hit the halfway point in the year, investors remain on edge given recessionary worries, persistent inflation, and a slowdown in growth. Yet, we continue to see leadership in markets driving us into the 11th best start to the year for the S&P since 1928 (as...