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Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead? Exploring Alternatives for Smarter Asset Allocation

For a long time, the 60/40 portfolio was the cornerstone of financial planning for advisors. This simple strategy, allocating 60% to stocks and 40% to bonds, offered a balance between growth potential and stability. However, recent market trends are challenging the effectiveness of this traditional approach.

Trading Zone: Hit the Brakes, Transports flash major Warning signal

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds, discuss May's CPI report & FOMC meeting, volatility,...

Market Matters: Eye-Opening Inflation & Looking at Volatility

Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds, discuss the latest inflation expectations, volatility, Nvidia, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters. 

The Largest Wealth Transfer in History Has Begun – Brands Benefit Most

The opportunity in front of investors is unlike anything we have ever seen because the size of the current wealth transfer is unprecedented in world history.

A Showery Spring: April 2024 HANDLS Monthly Report

While March signaled gains, April proved challenging, culminating in widespread losses.

Market Matters: What Happens After Bitcoin Halving?

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds discuss Bitcoin Halving and the potential investment opportunities that follow, the latest in volatility markets, and much more. 

The Average Annualized Return of Stocks in Higher Interest Rate Regimes Might Surprise You

Key Summary: Conventional wisdom states that stocks generally struggle in periods of higher rates. Fact: stocks generally perform above long-term averages in higher for...

Inflation & Rates Update: Higher for Longer Continues to be the Base Case

March’s Inflation report highlights the last mile of inflation will be tougher to solve

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