Abnormal Returns
MARCH 31, 2024
Also on the site Everything has an opportunity cost, everything. (abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week The Roaring 20's are here. Enjoy it while you can. (awealthofcommonsense.com) There's no alpha left in private equity. (linkedin.com) Patrick Mahomes finally takes an L. (sportico.com) Are index funds propping up the stock market? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Which bonds prove as the best portfolio diversifier?
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 5, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that customer arbitration claims related to the SEC's Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023, suggesting that greater awareness among investors of the increased standards for broker-dealers and their registered representatives could lead to greater accountability for violations of the regulation.
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The Big Picture
APRIL 5, 2024
This week, we speak with Ed Hyman, founder and chairman of Evercore ISI International Ltd. and vice chairman of Evercore Inc. He heads Evercore ISI’s economic research team. During his career, Hyman has been ranked as #1 in economics an unprecedented 43 consecutive times by Institutional Investor’s poll of investors. He explains the genesis of the broad and deep industry surveys ISI performs; the results provide a real-time snapshot of the economy weeks or months before it shows up in the
Carson Wealth
APRIL 4, 2024
Your parents taught you everything you know about money. From opening your first checking account to taking out your first car loan, they were always there to guide you. But as your parents get older, they may begin turning to you for help with their finances. How do you begin to navigate this new reverse dynamic? It’s not always easy. There are both practical and emotional challenges to consider before you step in and take over your parents’ financial situation.
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 30, 2024
Autos What it takes to add an EV charger in your garage. (wsj.com) Formula E is still finding its footing, especially in America. (politico.com) Shipping Cargo ships are only getting bigger. Ports need to accommodate them. (ft.com) A history of bridge collisions. (theconversation.com) Swapping trucks for barges to transport goods. (nytimes.com) Energy The U.S. economy continues to get more energy efficient.
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The Big Picture
MARCH 30, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Are Yor Rich? Billionaires know they are. Low-wage workers are very well aware that they aren’t. But vast swaths of America’s “regular rich” don’t feel that way, and it’s keeping everybody down. ( Bloomberg ) • Famously Obstinate, Bill Ackman Is Now Real-Life Famous.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 2, 2024
Millennials around my age group graduated into the teeth of the Great Financial Crisis. The labor market stunk and not just for a short while. The unemployment rate in America averaged nearly 7% from 2006 through the end of 2015: It was hard for young people to find work. And if you did find a job it probably wasn’t something you actually wanted to do.
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 5, 2024
Markets The global universe of public equities is shrinking. (ft.com) Two stocks accounted for a third of the Russell 2000's 5.2% return in Q1. (wsj.com) Magnificent Seven earning revisions are slowing. (ft.com) Strategy Rebalancing isn't market timing. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Why you should 'diversify your diversifiers.' (rogersplanning.blogspot.com) FTX Behind the scenes, former FTX customers are struggling.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 3, 2024
With a plethora of interdependent and ever-changing parts, gaining a clear (or even not-terribly-fuzzy) understanding of where the economy stands at any given moment is a daunting task, to say the least. Even more difficult is using data based on samples and surveys (and subject to constant revision!) to develop some idea about which of the myriad possible outcomes might be more likely to occur.
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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.
The Big Picture
APRIL 4, 2024
At The Money: with Jim Bianco, President Bianco Research (April, 03, 2024) Interest rates have risen by over 500 basis points during the past 24 months. In this new interest rate regime, TINA is no more. Investors should be considering capturing some of that yield in their portfolios. Full transcript below. ~~~ This week’s guest: Jim Bianco is President and Macro Strategist at Bianco Research, L.L.C.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 31, 2024
I’m really late on this one, but I finally got around to reading Andre Agassi’s autobiography.1 He writes about what it was like to finally win his first Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon. Everyone’s perception of Agassi changed from choke artist to the real deal. Winning, however, didn’t change how he felt about himself: But I don’t feel that Wimbledon has changed me.
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 2, 2024
Markets The VIX and credit spreads are both near multi-year lows. (entrylevel.topdowncharts.com) Everybody loves gold. (barrons.com) Companies GE's ($GE) split into three companies is now complete. (axios.com) Tesla's ($TSLA) inventory numbers are on the rise. (finance.yahoo.com) Sports Silver Lake is taking Endeavor ($EDR) private. (variety.com) Liberty Media ($FWONK) is taking control of MotoGP.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 1, 2024
Welcome to the April 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 of an emerging wave of price increases from long-term AdvisorTech vendors like Orion and InvestCloud, which the companies are positioning as a necessary response to the impact of inflation on their underlyi
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.
Calculated Risk
APRIL 5, 2024
The headline jobs number in the March employment report was above expectations; and January and February payrolls were revised up by 22,000 combined. The participation rate and the employment population ratio both increased, and the unemployment rate decreased to 3.8%. Leisure and hospitality gained 49 thousand jobs in March and is now above pre-pandemic levels.
Wealth Management
APRIL 4, 2024
According to J.D. Power’s annual survey on self-directed investors, Fidelity took the top marks for DIY investors seeking guidance, with Charles Schwab following closely behind.
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 5, 2024
The biz How Apple ($AAPL) Podcasts Subscriptions advantages select podcasters. (semafor.com) If Google Podcasts worked, why did Alphabet ($GOOGL) kill it? (theverge.com) It looks like the SB Nation Podcast network is no more. (barrettsportsmedia.com) Spotify ($SPOT) still has a bot problem. (wired.com) Economy Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway talk with Arpit Gupta, associate professor of finance at New York University's Stern School of Business about the risk of the 'urban doom loop.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 2, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 379th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Hans Blake. Hans is the founder of Intelligent Investing, an RIA based in Greenville, South Carolina, that oversees $50M in assets under management for 40 client households. What's unique about Hans, though, is how through a desire to create a more centralized dashboard to help his clients understand their financial health, coupled with a deep fascination with technology and i
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
APRIL 3, 2024
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 0.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 29, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Wealth Management
APRIL 4, 2024
Delays stemming from a revamp of the federal financial aid application mean many students are making their higher education decisions without key information about the price.
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 3, 2024
Markets A look back at Q1 2024 asset class returns. (novelinvestor.com) Growth and value performance flip-flopped in March 2024. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Strategy In the meme stock age is fundamental analysis dead and buried? (howardlindzon.com) On the state of the momentum factor. (ft.com) Alternatives Alternative investments aren't going to save you in an apocalypse.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 1, 2024
Implementing the TIPS ladder is clunky, so I challenged the fund industry to simplify and improve with a TIPS ladder Fund. Stone Ridge Asset Management has done just that with its new LifeX Inflation Protected mutual funds.
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Calculated Risk
APRIL 5, 2024
From the BLS : Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 303,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.8 percent , the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, government, and construction. The change in total nonfarm payroll employment for January was revised up by 27,000, from +229,000 to +256,000, and the change for February was revised down by 5,000, from +275,000 to +270,000.
Wealth Management
APRIL 4, 2024
After accounting for additional risks and fees, the asset class delivers virtually no extra return to investors, according to a study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 3, 2024
Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Liz Ann Sonders about how to rebalance your portfolio. (ritholtz.com) Jesse Cramer talks with Peter Lazaroff about how to hang in there for the long run. (podcasts.apple.com) Dan Haylett talks with financial advisor Ed Combs about the relationship challenges in retirement. (humansvsretirement.com) Carl Richards talks with Hal Hershfield about aligning capital with your values.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 1, 2024
Personal income ( excluding transfer receipts ) rose 0.2% in February and is up 5.0% year-over-year. However, when adjusted for inflation using the BEA's PCE Price Index, real personal income (excluding transfer receipts) was down 0.1% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year.
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Digital platforms can provide you with plenty of solutions, yet many are still intimidated by them. It's time to end that worry and embrace what could make a major difference for your bank. Understanding how they work and how to best utilize them for your banks is key toward success. In this article, Biz2X breaks down all things digital platforms, including the many advantages of embracing them.
Calculated Risk
APRIL 1, 2024
From the Census Bureau reported that overall construction spending increased: Construction spending during February 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,091.5 billion, 0.3 percent below the revised January estimate of $2,096.9 billion. The February figure is 10.7 percent above the February 2023 estimate of $1,889.6 billion emphasis added Private spending was unchanged and public spending decreased: Spending on private construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate
Wealth Management
APRIL 5, 2024
Lars Knudsen called his former employer “bullies, plain and simple,” claiming the RIA made false allegations about him, including accusing him of brandishing a gun in the office.
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 1, 2024
Markets How major asset classes performed in March 2024. (capitalspectator.com) There has been a fair amount of equity return dispersion, YTD. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Strategy Why U.S. equity outperformance looks obvious in hindsight. (behaviouralinvestment.com) International diversification is no panacea, but what's the alternative? (morningstar.com) Finance Capital One ($COF) is going to struggle to get regulatory approval to acquire Discover Financial ($DFS).
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