Brown Advisory

JULY 24, 2018

But beyond the economic cycle’s age, several factors suggest that a more defensive mindset is worth considering: Valuations are elevated. Robust Q1 2018 earnings growth improved the valuation picture for U.S. It is worth noting that valuations are more reasonable in developed international and emerging markets; however, U.S.

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Brown Advisory

JULY 24, 2018

But beyond the economic cycle’s age, several factors suggest that a more defensive mindset is worth considering: Valuations are elevated. Robust Q1 2018 earnings growth improved the valuation picture for U.S. It is worth noting that valuations are more reasonable in developed international and emerging markets; however, U.S.

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2018

We tend to be strategic rather than tactical in our approach to investing, but a combination of recent fundamental developments and valuation changes has caused us to add a note of caution in conversations with clients and in the management of their portfolios. From an economic perspective, growth in the U.S. Concentration: Much of the U.S.

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2018

We tend to be strategic rather than tactical in our approach to investing, but a combination of recent fundamental developments and valuation changes has caused us to add a note of caution in conversations with clients and in the management of their portfolios. From an economic perspective, growth in the U.S. Concentration: Much of the U.S.

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Truemind Capital

APRIL 19, 2024

Central Governments have given hope of meaningful rate cuts within this year. Equity markets are riding on the expectations of the strong comeback of the NDA-led Government resulting in policy continuity. Indian equity benchmark BSE Sensex went up by only 2% due to already stretched equity valuations.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Consider this scenario: An economy is shrinking, government debt is ballooning and emigration is eroding the workforce. Yet creditors shrug off signs of decline and cling to public-sector bonds yielding as much as 15%—until the government abruptly drops the pretense of fiscal solidity and labels the debt unpayable. Not Appropriate.

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Investing Caffeine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As I have discussed numerous times in the past, money goes where it is treated best, which is why interest rates, cash flows, and valuations play such a key role in ultimately determining long-term values across all asset classes. This notion rings especially true when it comes to finance and investing.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 21, 2017

Other studies highlight additional factors that seem to characterize successful managers: Governance: Management structure and manager tenure are meaningfully related to performance. It underperformed primarily during very strong markets, as might be expected given its discipline with regard to valuations.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 21, 2017

Other studies highlight additional factors that seem to characterize successful managers: Governance: Management structure and manager tenure are meaningfully related to performance. It underperformed primarily during very strong markets, as might be expected given its discipline with regard to valuations.

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James Hendries

JULY 13, 2022

Increased equity exposure in tactical asset allocation from 62% to 65%. Reduced low duration core bond allocation and increased allocation to small cap equities. The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee (STAAC) changed its recommended asset allocation for July, shifting from core bonds to small cap equities.

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James Hendries

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee (STAAC) made no changes to its recommended asset allocation for August. Corporate bonds are considered higher risk than government bonds. Interest income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. We could see a retest of 3.5%

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 28, 2019

One of our firm’s strategic advisors was on the Reagan-era tax policy team that implemented the 5% rule; they sought to ensure that private foundations did not become favorable havens for tax-free growth. The “shoestring curve” below depicts these risks for a hypothetical portfolio, assuming various asset allocation targets.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 28, 2019

One of our firm’s strategic advisors was on the Reagan-era tax policy team that implemented the 5% rule; they sought to ensure that private foundations did not become favorable havens for tax-free growth. The “shoestring curve” below depicts these risks for a hypothetical portfolio, assuming various asset allocation targets.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 5, 2024

So I saw many companies then taxed and financial services. So a town 20 minutes from Burn, it was a tax free Canton. But no taxes, no income taxes. So they’d give individual asset allocation to people and they’d go invest their money. It was, 00:05:08 [Speaker Changed] It was Freeburg.

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James Hendries

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee’s (STAAC) S&P 500 year-end fair value target of 4,000-4,100 is based on a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.5 Corporate bonds are considered higher risk than government bonds. Interest income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. Tracking # 1-05345694 (Exp.

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James Hendries

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee’s (STAAC) S&P 500 year-end fair value target of 4,000-4,100 is based on a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.5 Corporate bonds are considered higher risk than government bonds. Interest income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee (STAAC) upgraded its view of duration to neutral. There is no assurance that the views or strategies discussed are suitable for all investors and they do not take into account the particular needs, investment objectives, tax and financial condition of any specific person.

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James Hendries

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee (STAAC) downgraded its view of emerging market (EM) equities in August. Corporate bonds are considered higher risk than government bonds. Interest income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. If sold prior to maturity, capital gains tax could apply.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

CHANCELLOR: And look — yeah, but then if you look at the valuation of the market at that time, the market was — the U.S. CHANCELLOR: And look — yeah, but then if you look at the valuation of the market at that time, the market was — the U.S. CHANCELLOR: Well, he sort of — yeah, he thought about it.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 30, 2018

While February’s volatility did not materially change our asset allocation views, it reinforced to us the importance of a comprehensive discussion about how we think about risk and how we manage it. sectors due to the recent tax law overhaul. We tackle the topic of risk in several different ways throughout this report.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We believe that the investment return needed to achieve that objective should be the most important guidepost for a portfolio’s asset allocation. These can include aspects like size, time horizon, expertise, financial situation and governance. We believe this is fundamental to building a diversified asset allocation.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We believe that the investment return needed to achieve that objective should be the most important guidepost for a portfolio’s asset allocation. These can include aspects like size, time horizon, expertise, financial situation and governance. We believe this is fundamental to building a diversified asset allocation.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 16, 2016

And there are no looming changes to tax policy and little discussion of new proposals as we head into the general election. With tax policy in a steady state and relatively calm economic conditions, there are no strong external reasons to make major planning adjustments.

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 29, 2023

So there’s been a big push for folks to get the appropriate level of asset allocation in a highly diversified, low cost way. Also being cognizant of the tax implications of trading activity. They like tax-free income, but they also don’t like principal losses. It kind of made me think of a question.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 13, 2018

As worries mounted with regard to higher inflation and interest rates, investors refocused on the stimulative influence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Government spending, the other large component of the economy, may also pick up if infrastructure and defense measures are enacted as planned. dollar may also add to inflation.

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Brown Advisory

MARCH 13, 2018

As worries mounted with regard to higher inflation and interest rates, investors refocused on the stimulative influence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Government spending, the other large component of the economy, may also pick up if infrastructure and defense measures are enacted as planned. dollar may also add to inflation.

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Brown Advisory

JULY 1, 2016

Changes in their assumed rate of return can impact decisions ranging from asset allocation to the spending level that a portfolio can rationally support. government bonds haven’t exceeded 2% for most of the past four years, compared to more than 11% in early 1985. Thus, it’s important to have a view on this key question.

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Brown Advisory

JULY 1, 2016

Changes in their assumed rate of return can impact decisions ranging from asset allocation to the spending level that a portfolio can rationally support. government bonds haven’t exceeded 2% for most of the past four years, compared to more than 11% in early 1985. Thus, it’s important to have a view on this key question.

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Truemind Capital

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even after reducing the balance sheet size from $8 trillion to $7 trillion, the impact on liquidity has not been much due to excessive spending by the US Government. The current fiscal deficit of the US Government is expected to be 7% in the current financial year, which is multi-decade high. Fitch Ratings downgraded U.S.

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Dear Mr. Market

MARCH 11, 2023

IBM loses to QCOM based on valuation. Sticking back to the balancing theme of quality businesses, great valuations, meshed with the reward of a dividend, you get Ford yielding 4.62% and Conoco only at 2.16% but trading for a bargain P/E of 7. times and return on equity (ROE) of 9%.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 12, 2024

They’re asset allocation model driven folks. And we’ve automated the, the appraisal process for valuation, both intrinsic value, meaning like, where would we pay it, where would we buy it, and where is the fair market price that asset from that level, from price and from consumer behavior now.

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James Hendries

JULY 6, 2022

While we acknowledge that a V-shaped recovery is probably not in the cards and prior valuation targets no longer appear achievable, we remain constructive on equities for the second half, but not complacent. Remember stock valuations are inversely correlated to inflation and interest rates. So a P/E over 20 is probably too rich.

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James Hendries

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This alone would be enough to give us a mixed government, where a party different from the president’s controls at least one Chamber of Congress. Historically, there are two key general takeaways from midterms: 1) Markets like them to be over and 2) Markets prefer mixed government. The first one is just a matter of time passing.

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