Income Insights

A Showery Spring: April 2024 HANDLS Monthly Report

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

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.

Santa Provides a Boost: December 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

With the exception of MLPs, securities markets continued to deliver robust gains across the board in December as the markets began to divine measurable rate cuts by the Fed in 2024.

Ending the Fall Season Strong: November 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Securities markets shrugged off a challenging three months and delivered robust gains across the board in November as hopes for a soft economic landing gained ground among investors.

Navigating the Santa Claus Rally

Last week’s market surge carried the November rally forward, a momentum fueled by a significant repricing of interest rates in the bond market. Since the last Federal Reserve meeting, rates have taken a dramatic dip, sparking optimism in the market.

Struggling Through the Fall Season: October 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Securities markets continued to struggle in October in the face of rising interest rates and concerns about whether the Federal Reserve might continue its monetary tightening policy.

Struggling Through the Fall Season: October 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Securities markets continued to struggle in October in the face of rising interest rates and concerns about whether the Federal Reserve might continue its monetary tightening policy.

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Navigating Tariff Tangles: January 2025 HANDLS Monthly Report

The recent shift in tariff policies has added a layer of complexity to the economic landscape, potentially influencing market sentiment and investment decisions.

Private Markets: The Largest Mega Trend in Financial Services

There are several powerful mega-trends happening around the world. One of these trends is happening in the financial services industry and is still a game in the early innings.

Income Shines: November 2024 HANDLS Monthly Report

November proved to be a strong month for income-focused investments, with all sectors delivering positive returns despite market volatility.

Building a Winning Portfolio for Trump’s Second Term

Building a portfolio for a second Trump term means focusing on companies positioned to benefit from shifting regulatory priorities and trade dynamics.