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Don’t Fight the Fed

As in previous years, the Federal Reserve was clear. It said it was going to raise rates, and it did. Many investors learned last year, to their peril, not to fight the Fed. Going forward, the Fed has said it will raise rates and keep them elevated. Many investors will most likely learn the same lesson this year. Don't fight the Fed…

From All-Weather to All-Terrain Investing for the Stormy Decade Ahead

The endowment portfolio characterized by 60 percent in stocks and 40 percent in bonds has thrived over the past four decades, but sustained high inflation has the potential to lower returns and increase volatility in the years ahead. This has prompted an interest in All-Weather portfolios, which combine stocks and bonds with assets like commodities that may respond more favourably to inflation. This article explores how the addition of specific liquid alternative strategies produces an “All-Terrain” portfolio with the potential for improved long-term performance across a wider range of market environments.

From All-Weather to All-Terrain Investing for the Stormy Decade Ahead

The endowment portfolio characterized by 60 percent in stocks and 40 percent in bonds has thrived over the past four decades, but sustained high inflation has the potential to lower returns and increase volatility in the years ahead. This has prompted an interest in All-Weather portfolios, which combine stocks and bonds with assets like commodities that may respond more favourably to inflation. This article explores how the addition of specific liquid alternative strategies produces an “All-Terrain” portfolio with the potential for improved long-term performance across a wider range of market environments.

Investor Resolutions & January Stats For 2023

With 2022 finally over, and not soon enough, such is an excellent time to review our "investor resolutions." However, before we commit to our resolutions, let's check what the month of January may have in store.

Investor Resolutions & January Stats For 2023

With 2022 finally over, and not soon enough, such is an excellent time to review our "investor resolutions." However, before we commit to our resolutions, let's check what the month of January may have in store.

Will A Dollar Decline Be Good For Stocks? – Part 1

Will a dollar decline be good for stocks? It is an interesting question, given that during 2022 there was a significant non-correlation between the dollar and the stock market. The strong dollar rally was something I suggested could be a problem for stocks, given what happened in 2020. It was a running debate with Michael Brush, who writes for MarketWatch.

Will A Dollar Decline Be Good For Stocks? – Part 1

Will a dollar decline be good for stocks? It is an interesting question, given that during 2022 there was a significant non-correlation between the dollar and the stock market. The strong dollar rally was something I suggested could be a problem for stocks, given what happened in 2020. It was a running debate with Michael Brush, who writes for MarketWatch.

A Historic Amount of Wealth is Transferring

Millennials and Gen-Z are likely the primary beneficiaries of the wealth that's being transferred from Boomers & their parents. I've seen it firsthand across my friend cohort, a handful of friends have been the beneficiaries of some large pools of assets as their parents and grandparents pass away and their assets get passed down.

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