Equity Insights

In the dynamic world of volatility trading, the demand for innovative derivatives contracts has been on the rise.

In the dynamic world of volatility trading, the demand for innovative derivatives contracts has been on the rise.

Does a $57 trillion theme warrant dedication in an investment portfolio? Absolutely.

Markets were a mixed bag in June. Optimism about the Federal Reserve ending or at least slowing its rate-rising program pushed up the equity markets, with the Large Cap Core Equity category delivering a 6.4% return for the month. Nevertheless, inflation remained persistent, albeit at a lower annualized rate, and the Core Fixed Income category responded with a -0.3% return in June.

Markets were a mixed bag in June. Optimism about the Federal Reserve ending or at least slowing its rate-rising program pushed up the equity markets, with the Large Cap Core Equity category delivering a 6.4% return for the month. Nevertheless, inflation remained persistent, albeit at a lower annualized rate, and the Core Fixed Income category responded with a -0.3% return in June.

Roughly 4 billion Millennials and Gen-Z globally offer massive tailwinds to certain brands.

Roughly 4 billion Millennials and Gen-Z globally offer massive tailwinds to certain brands.

We know intuitively, buying great merchandise on sale is something consumers love. Ironically, in the investment business, when great stocks go on sale, investors tend to freeze or sell. That’s a mistake.