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Monday links: attention as an asset class

Abnormal Returns

Markets How major asset classes performed in March 2024. ft.com) Some positive news on the manufacturing front. capitalspectator.com) There has been a fair amount of equity return dispersion, YTD. mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Strategy Why U.S. equity outperformance looks obvious in hindsight.

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Wednesday links: larger market trends

Abnormal Returns

on.spdji.com) How major asset classes performed in April 2024. marginalrevolution.com) Economy The manufacturing sector was treading water in April. April 2024 The S&P 500 lost 4.08% in April 2024. capitalspectator.com) Hedge funds are overexposed to momentum. ft.com) Strategy Catalysts matter. Good luck identifying them.

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Thursday links: stand alone statements

Abnormal Returns

January 2024 How major asset classes performed in January 2024. thinkadvisor.com) Economy The ISM manufacturing index seems to have bottomed. capitalspectator.com) The S&P 500 was in positive territory for the month, in contrast with small and mid caps. on.spdji.com) Strategy Overconfidence is a killer for investors.

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Monday links: a tortured existence

Abnormal Returns

Markets How major asset classes performed in April 2023. ft.com) The amount of bank failures, measured by assets, rivals that of 2008. calculatedrisk.substack.com) The ISM Manufacturing index has been below 48 for 5 months. capitalspectator.com) The Nasdaq 100 has outpaced the Russell 2000 by over 20% in 2023.

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Wednesday links: an awesome product

Abnormal Returns

morningstar.com) Real assets can be a portfolio drag during periods of quiescent inflation. bloomberg.com) Ukraine is trying to boost its own weapons manufacturing. Strategy Ten things to know about building a diversified portfolio. etf.com) Don't let spot Bitcoin ETFs fool you about the nature of crypto.

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ESG Has Become a Meaningless Term

Advisor Perspectives

By the end of 2025, funds with net assets of $1 billion or more must comply with the amendments to SEC Rule 35d-1, better known as the “names rule.” ” It requires funds with names that include ESG terms have at least 80% of the fund invested in assets that aligned with those terms.

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Wednesday links: sucked into the vortex

Abnormal Returns

October 2023 The returns to major asset classes in October 2023. finance.yahoo.com) Economy The ISM Manufacturing index fell for the 12th straight month. capitalspectator.com) The S&P 500 was returned -2.10% in October 2023, which outperformed. on.spdji.com) Rates The Treasury market has become the hot new market.