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How Much Protection Do Longer Term Buffered Products Actually Provide?

Barron’s wrote a cover article, “The Annual 50 Best Annuities Review”, in their July 22, 2018 edition with a section that highlighted the growing...

Historical Market Patterns Show No Indication A Bear Market Is Imminent

We are currently in the second longest bull market in history. In just a few short months, it is set to become the longest, even...

Historical Market Patterns Show No Indication A Bear Market Is Imminent

We are currently in the second longest bull market in history. In just a few short months, it is set to become the longest, even...

Is It Time for a Costless Collar on the Market?

One of the ultimate strategies for a concentrated position is the zero-cost collar. The scenario presents itself when an investor has a large position,...

Is It Time for a Costless Collar on the Market?

One of the ultimate strategies for a concentrated position is the zero-cost collar. The scenario presents itself when an investor has a large position,...

Knowing Enough to Know What I Do (and Don’t) Know

Recently, Jim O’Shaughnessy posted a series of tweets recounting some of the things he has (and admittedly hasn’t) learned over his 30-year career. My take...

Knowing Enough to Know What I Do (and Don’t) Know

Recently, Jim O’Shaughnessy posted a series of tweets recounting some of the things he has (and admittedly hasn’t) learned over his 30-year career. My take...

Thoughts on Volatility and the Markets

As we leave 2016 behind and prepare for 2017, I wanted to share some of the themes we have recently been speaking and writing about. Over the last quarter, we penned four articles, appeared in three videos, and were quoted several times in additional articles.

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David Miller on CNBC’s Market Navigator: Will Overheating Hurt Nvidia?

Will Mag 7 stock Nvidia beat estimates? David Miller, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Catalyst Funds, Rational Funds, and Strategy Shares, provided his insights to CNBC on Nov. 19 on why he believes the company will come out ahead this week despite potentially challenging headlines.

Chart of the Week: is the Stock Market Getting Ahead of Itself?

In October, Goldman Sachs strategists cautioned investors to be prepared for stock market returns during the next decade that are toward the lower end of their typical performance distribution.

What’s the Real Value of Active Management?

In my opinion, true active strategies have a very important role in portfolios as complements to passive, cheap beta. Advisors need to understand what they own.