Income Insights

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.

A Week of Surprises and Bullish Momentum in the Stock Market

The stock market witnessed a remarkable turnaround last week, with a series of unexpected events that left many traders reeling and, in some cases, reevaluating their positions. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the recent stock market activity and what it means for investors.

Was the Fed’s November Pause an Ease in Disguise?

Leland Abrams, who serves as Chief Investment Officer for the investment manager Wynkoop LLC and a portfolio manager of a fixed income strategy at...

Look Out Below: September 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

A stubbornly hot economy drove a large upward move in interest rates that took a bite out of the securities markets in September.

Navigating Market Trends: Q3 Recap and Q4 Outlook

As we bid farewell to the third quarter of 2023, it’s time to reflect on the market’s performance and prepare for what lies ahead in the final stretch of the year.

The Summer Doldrums: August 2023 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

The Nasdaq 5HANDL Index was up 7.3% through the end of August, versus returns of 8.3% and 10.8% for the Nasdaq 7 HANDL Index and Nasdaq 10 HANDL Index, respectively.

July HANDLS Market Recap: Equities Continue to Run

Equity categories that make up the Nasdaq Dorsey Wright Explore portion of HANDLS Indexes generally outperformed the fixed-income categories, with MLPs leading the way with a 6.4% return for the month.

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