Investment advisors face challenges in managing portfolios amidst a dynamic market. One notable trend is the flat performance of Russell 1000 value, coupled with suppressed volatility in a range-bound market. Concerns arise from the concentration of gains within a few names, particularly in the tech sector, within the S&P 500.
The artificial intelligence, or "AI," revolution is upon us. The financial media and headlines are abuzz with stories of generative "AI" and the subsequent "industrial revolution."
The artificial intelligence, or "AI," revolution is upon us. The financial media and headlines are abuzz with stories of generative "AI" and the subsequent "industrial revolution."
What if I told you that future returns could approach zero? Such seems hard to believe, considering young investors piling back into the markets since the beginning of the year. As I discussed previously, this behavior follows the clubbing many received in 2022.
What if I told you that future returns could approach zero? Such seems hard to believe, considering young investors piling back into the markets since the beginning of the year. As I discussed previously, this behavior follows the clubbing many received in 2022.
The financial media is rife with misinformation on the debt ceiling and the jump in interest rates. However, a history review shows that the "debt-ceiling" issue is not only a non-crisis, but the recent rise in rates is likely an opportunity to buy bonds.
The financial media is rife with misinformation on the debt ceiling and the jump in interest rates. However, a history review shows that the "debt-ceiling" issue is not only a non-crisis, but the recent rise in rates is likely an opportunity to buy bonds.
Despite a banking crisis that occupied the attention of the financial world in April, the broad securities markets turned in a ho-hum performance during the month. The Core Large Cap Equity category delivered a 0.9% return, driven by strong returns in dividend-paying equities. Meanwhile, the Core Fixed Income category generated a 0.6% return in April.
For months, investors have been scaling what feels like an endless wall of worry. Each concern that gets resolved seems to spawn new uncertainties, yet the market has continued its relentless climb higher.
We’ve lived this movie before. Last August, AAII bullish sentiment struck a 52-week high right before the Fed launched its September rate cutting cycle.