by JD Gardner | Oct 9, 2023 | Market Updates
We will build on this note in weeks to come. As you’ve probably heard us say, we think it makes sense to equip portfolios with a stronger engine (stocks), using better brakes (hedges) to stay risk-neutral vs. traditional benchmarks. If you’ve heard us speak...
by Marketing | Sep 13, 2023 | Market Notes, Media Notes
ISO reliable yield in today’s high-rate environment
by John Luke Tyner | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
Jackson Hole Fed Chair Powell’s message last week at Jackson Hole was direct. The Fed won’t be taking victory laps over inflation just yet. Powell noted “we are navigating by the stars under cloudy skies … we will keep at it until the job is done.” Reminds us...
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 JD Gardner | Jun 5, 2023 | Market Updates
Stroke Play or Match Play For any non-golfers out there, match play is hole-by-hole scoring. Meaning, you play to win each hole individually. Your score from the prior hole is irrelevant to the next. In stroke play, it’s the cumulative total. Each hole...