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Renewables Are Pushing US Electricity Prices Up

In January last year PJM forecast 1.4% annual demand growth for electricity over the next decade. Two months ago, they raised this to 2.4% over their ten-year planning horizon.

ReSolve Riffs: Unveiling the Future of Active Management and ETFs – Jack Shannon

In this episode, we are joined by Jack Shannon, Senior Analyst at Morningstar, to discuss the dynamics of active equity management, portfolio construction, and the importance of downside protection in long-term investment success. Jack shares his insights on various topics, including:

ReSolve Riffs: Unveiling the Future of Active Management and ETFs – Jack Shannon

In this episode, we are joined by Jack Shannon, Senior Analyst at Morningstar, to discuss the dynamics of active equity management, portfolio construction, and the importance of downside protection in long-term investment success. Jack shares his insights on various topics, including:

Equity Runs While Fixed Income Falters: February 2024 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Much like the Las Vegas Hotel on the Strip that appears to be right next door, investors are discovering in 2024 that interest rate cuts are farther away than they seem.

Equity Runs While Fixed Income Falters: February 2024 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Much like the Las Vegas Hotel on the Strip that appears to be right next door, investors are discovering in 2024 that interest rate cuts are farther away than they seem.

Convertibles: Equity Participation with Better Sharpe

Following several years of strong issuance of convertible securities, many investors are digging in to learn more about the unique characteristics of an instrument...

America is Making Investments in The Right Types of Energy

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) last week. It confirmed the current trends of increased production, improving mix and declining CO2 emissions.

Chris Schindler: Hedge Fund Sorcerer Schindler Shares Secrets from his Spellbook

Join Chris Schindler, a seasoned quantitative hedge fund manager, as he delves into the intricacies of portfolio construction for the future, highlighting challenges in benchmarking and changing market dynamics.

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