Michael Schoonover, COO & Portfolio Manager

Michael Schoonover is Chief Operating Officer of Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC, Catalyst International Advisors LLC and Rational Advisors, Inc. He is an experienced financial professional having worked in various portfolio management, operations management, and trust officer roles. He serves in various executive roles for U.S. registered investment advisers and marketing and consulting companies in the investment management industry. He is President of Mutual Fund Series Trust, President of Mutual Fund & Variable Insurance Trust, and President of Strategy Shares. Mr. Schoonover has a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan.
Investment Strategy Insights

What Golf and Investing Can Tell Us About the Benefits of a Hybrid Approach

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Despite being practically nonexistent 20 years ago, hybrid golf clubs are now used by most professional golfers, regularly part of a golfer’s set, and in two-thirds of golf iron sets sold today.
Investment Strategy Insights

Why the 60/40 Investment Portfolio May Not Survive the 2020s

Michael Schoonover, COO & Portfolio Manager -
It’s no secret that the S&P 500 index has been on a bull market run since the global financial crisis. In fact, the index is currently having its best streak in six years. Against the backdrop of geopolitical concerns, trade wars between China and the U.S., and recession worries, however, investors have pulled a record $135.5 billion from U.S. stock-focused mutual funds and exchange traded funds so far in 2019, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Investment Strategy Insights

Why the 60/40 Investment Portfolio May Not Survive the 2020s

Michael Schoonover, COO & Portfolio Manager -
It’s no secret that the S&P 500 index has been on a bull market run since the global financial crisis. In fact, the index is currently having its best streak in six years. Against the backdrop of geopolitical concerns, trade wars between China and the U.S., and recession worries, however, investors have pulled a record $135.5 billion from U.S. stock-focused mutual funds and exchange traded funds so far in 2019, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Financial Advisor Roundtable: Addressing Key Issues and Challenges Facing FAs and their Clients Heading into 2020

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In this first installment of the quarterly Catalyst Insights Financial Advisor roundtable, Michael Schoonover, Chief Operating Officer of Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC and Rational...
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Financial Advisor Roundtable: Addressing Key Issues and Challenges Facing FAs and their Clients Heading into 2020

Michael Schoonover, COO & Portfolio Manager -
In this first installment of the quarterly Catalyst Insights Financial Advisor roundtable, Michael Schoonover, Chief Operating Officer of Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC and Rational...
Market Trends & Outlook

Will the Low Cost, Passive Equity Trade Unwind in the 2020’s?

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Clients should understand that the 2020’s may be another lost decade for equities, and passive strategies may prove to be underperformers.
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