Abnormal Returns
JUNE 8, 2024
Autos Bi-directional charging would be a big boost to EV sales. (nytimes.com) Waymo is proving out the concept of autonomous cars in the Phoenix area. (wsj.com) Edmunds top EV and hybrid vehicles for 2024. (goodgoodgood.co) Transport NYC take note, most cities with congestion pricing have benefited. (reasonstobecheerful.world) The shipping industry is adding sails to their ships.
The Big Picture
JUNE 9, 2024
@TBPInvictus here. About a decade or so ago, the city of Seattle undertook to raise its minimum wage, over time, to $15/hour. (Massive credit to my friend Nick Hanauer for his efforts to make that happen.) What followed in the immediate aftermath of both the announcement and implementation was nothing less than a apocalyptic, collective head explosion on the right about the devastating effects the increase would have, particularly in the food services sector: However, there’s little doubt that t
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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 5, 2024
For the most part, solo advicers launching their first practice often have plenty of time and not a lot of revenue, which means they tend to take care of every aspect of the business themselves. As their practices grow and they start to serve more clients, though, advicers invariably reach a point where they simply don't have the time to do everything on their own and need to decide whether to make their first hire (or not!).
Calculated Risk
JUNE 4, 2024
From the BLS: Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary The number of job openings changed little at 8.1 million on the last business day of April , the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, both the number of hires and total separations were little changed at 5.6 million and 5.4 million, respectively. Within separations, quits (3.5 million) and layoffs and discharges (1.5 million) changed little. emphasis added The following graph shows job openings (black line), hires (
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i
A Wealth of Common Sense
JUNE 4, 2024
Through the end of May, the S&P 500 has experienced 24 new all-time highs this year alone. Volatility has been relatively low for some time now. We haven’t had a 2% down day on the S&P 500 in well over 300 trading days: That’s fast approaching the longest streak without a nasty down day over the past 10 years. The S&P 500 is up around 11% for the year on a total return basis.
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The Big Picture
JUNE 4, 2024
Today, I am participating in a few events at Bloomberg’s Hedge Fund Forum 2024. I will be moderating the Emerging Managers Panel (I did this last year as well). It is a great collection of three new(ish) managers, in a variety of areas, all of whom have put up solid numbers: 3:45 PM Panel Discussion: Emerging Managers Panelists: Vince Aita, CIO & Managing Partner, Cutter Capital Management Brian Hurst, Founder and CIO, ClearAlpha Technologies Melvin Ike, Founder and Managing Partner, The
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 3, 2024
Welcome to the June 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian b
Calculated Risk
JUNE 6, 2024
What this means: On a weekly basis, Realtor.com reports the year-over-year change in active inventory and new listings. On a monthly basis, they report total inventory. For April, Realtor.com reported inventory was up 35.2% YoY, but still down almost 34% compared to April 2017 to 2019 levels. Now - on a weekly basis - inventory is up 35.5% YoY. Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market.
Wealth Management
JUNE 5, 2024
BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton and State Street will collaborate with the technology provider more than ever before to personalize creation of investment portfolios.
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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 5, 2024
Markets Dedicated short-sellers are a dying breed. (bloomberg.com) Which should give investors pause. (herbgreenberg.substack.com) Crypto The Ether ETF fee war is already here. (barrons.com) Bitcoin miners with attractive power contracts could become targets. (coindesk.com) Finance The Texas Stock Exchange is taking steps to start trading. (wsj.com) Alphabet ($GOOGL) is stealing Eli Lilly's ($LLY) CFO.
Advisor Perspectives
JUNE 3, 2024
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) fell to 48.7 in May from 49.2 in April. The latest figures keeps the index in contraction territory for a second straight month. The index has now contracted for 18 of the past 19 months. The May reading was below the forecast of 49.8.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 7, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that recent surveys indicate that consumers continue to trust human financial advisors more than Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools. Nonetheless, respondents (particularly those in younger generations) do not see this as an either-or choice, but rather anticipate benefitting from working with human advisors who leverage AI tools for certain tasks (e.g., detecting fraud
Calculated Risk
JUNE 7, 2024
The headline jobs number in the May employment report was well above expectations, however March and April payrolls were revised down by 15,000 combined. The participation rate and employment population ratio decreased, and the unemployment rate increased to 4.0%. Construction employment increased 21 thousand and is now 613 thousand above the pre-pandemic level.
Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor
During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.
A Wealth of Common Sense
JUNE 7, 2024
Americans are earning more income from their investments than ever before. Here’s the data from the Wall Street Journal: Americans in the first quarter earned about $3.7 trillion from interest and dividends at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to the Commerce Department, up roughly $770 billion from four years earlier. That’s a whole lot of passive income.
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 3, 2024
Podcasts Dan Haylett talks with Jamie Hopkins about rewiring the way we think about retirement and its underlying assumptions. (humansvsretirement.com) Bogumil Baranowski talks with Brian Portnoy of Shaping Wealth about the search for funded contentment. (open.spotify.com) Charles Schwab Charles Schwab ($SCHW) will rely on iCapital to power its push into alternatives.
Wealth Management
JUNE 7, 2024
According to the new Capgemini World Wealth Report, advisors and families offices are eyeing the same pool of ultra-wealthy clients. By working together, they could both benefit.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 4, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Freeman Linde. Freeman is the Co-Founder of La Crosse Financial Planning, an RIA based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that oversees nearly $50 million in assets under management (AUM) for 73 client households. What's unique about Freeman, though, is how despite the conventional industry view that it takes $10s of millions of AUM to go independent, launched his own RIA with just $7M
Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC
In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.
Calculated Risk
JUNE 7, 2024
From Manheim Consulting today: Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in May Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in May compared to April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 197.3, a decline of 12.1% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index reduced the impact on the month, resulting in values that declined 0.6% month over month.
NAIFA Advisor Today
JUNE 6, 2024
Message From the CEO Graduates of NAIFA’s Leadership in Life Institute have a deep appreciation for The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by renowned leadership authority Stephen Covey. They may be familiar with Covey’s quote, “If there’s one thing that’s certain in business, it’s uncertainty.” The same principle applies to life. Transitions often amplify uncertainty, and among the most uncertain times for many is the transition into retirement.
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 9, 2024
Top clicks this week The best time to prepare for a bear market is before it begins. (awealthofcommonsense.com) A review of major asset class performance in May 2024. (capitalspectator.com) Why you shouldn't be worried about index funds just yet. (thefinancialbodyguard.com) The current bull market is mid. (tker.co) The market has always been rigged, just not in the way you think.
A Wealth of Common Sense
JUNE 6, 2024
We also discussed questions about our personal investment decisions, switching your portfolio from individual stocks to index funds, the potential impact of artificial general intelligence and investment advice for a college senior. Further Reading: If You’re Still Worried You Aren’t Wealthy 1That CFA designation still comes in handy from time to time. 2Assuming you put some thought into that allocation and i.
Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker
If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 4, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Freeman Linde. Freeman is the Co-Founder of La Crosse Financial Planning, an RIA based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that oversees nearly $50 million in assets under management (AUM) for 73 client households. What's unique about Freeman, though, is how despite the conventional industry view that it takes $10s of millions of AUM to go independent, launched his own RIA with just $7M
Calculated Risk
JUNE 8, 2024
At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • The "Home ATM" Mostly Closed in Q1 • 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in May • Asking Rents Mostly Unchanged Year-over-year • Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in April; Up 6.5% Year-over-year • ICE Mortgage Monitor: "Home Prices Cool for Second Straight Month in April" This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.
Trade Brains
JUNE 3, 2024
Elecon Engineering: Behind the gleaming skyscrapers and the relentless hum of factories lies a network of silent collaborators, crucial for a nation’s industrial might. These are the Industrial gearboxes and Material Handling Equipment (MHE), the unsung heroes that keep the wheels of industry turning. Industrial gearboxes are the invisible conductors of power.
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 6, 2024
Books Jack Raines talks with Kyla Scanlon about her new book "In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work." (sherwood.news) An excerpt from "Triumph of the Yuppies: America, the Eighties, and the Creation of an Unequal Nation" by Tom McGrath. (politico.com) An excerpt from "In the Shadows: True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations to Free Americans Captured Abroad" by Mickey Bergman.
Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?
Wealth Management
JUNE 3, 2024
The former Fidelity and Bluespring exec will serve on the board of directors at Parallel Advisors, a San Francisco-based RIA backed by private equity firm Golden Gate Capital.
Advisor Perspectives
JUNE 4, 2024
Gas prices fell for a sixth straight week, experiencing their largest weekly drop of the year. As of June 3rd, the prices of regular and premium gas each fell 6 cents from the previous week. The WTIC end-of-day spot price for crude oil closed at $74.22, down 7.0% from last week.
Calculated Risk
JUNE 8, 2024
The key report this week is May CPI. The FOMC meets on Tuesday and Wednesday, and rates are expected to be unchanged. -- Monday, June 10th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, June 11th -- 6:00 AM ET: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for April. -- Wednesday, June 12th -- 7:00 AM ET: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. 8:30 AM: The Consumer Price Index for May from the BLS.
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