Validea
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
David Dreman made his name and fortune by going against the crowd. As one of the pioneers of contrarian investing, he built an impressive track record by systematically targeting stocks that were out of favor with the market. Let’s explore how Dreman developed his contrarian approach and break down the key elements of his quantitative strategy.
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
From Manheim Consulting today: Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in October Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in October compared to September. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 202.8, a decline of 3.2% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index reduced the change for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values declined at a higher rate.
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Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Welcome to the November 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 Holistiplan has announced the rollout of a new estate plan document extraction tool to stand alongside its highly popular tax return scanning tool – which highlights how advances in AI technol
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Podcasts Christine Benz and Amy Arnott talk the state of retirement with Anne Tergensen of the WSJ. (morningstar.com) Barry Ritholtz talks shareholder yield with Meb Faber of Cambria Investments. (ritholtz.com) Carl Richards talks avoiding burnout with Jonny Miller. (podcasts.apple.com) Taxes A year-end tax planning checklist. (kindnessfp.com) How to think about taxes in early retirement.
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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
The Big Picture
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This week, we speak with New York Times Global Economic Correspondent Peter Goodman. Prior to the New York Times, Peter began his career as a freelance writer in Southeast Asia before serving as The Washington Post’s Asia Economic Correspondent and later Shanghai Bureau Chief. He has since reported from over 36 countries, holds two Gerald Loeb awards and eight prizes from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 10.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending November 1, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 10.8 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
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Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Top clicks this week Why rates are bucking the Fed. (sherwood.news) How major asset classes performed, or didn't, in October 2024. (capitalspectator.com) What's behind weakness in the long end of the curve? (apolloacademy.com) Why mortgage rates are rising. (axios.com) This device is the equivalent of an 'EV gas can.' (newatlas.com) Institutional investor ownership of single-family homes is concentrated in certain geographies.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning. Today, the industry has evolved further, with a growing emphasis on aligning financial decisions with clients' personal priorities and life goals.
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: MBA: Mortgage Delinquencies Decreased Slightly in Q3 2024 A brief excerpt: From the MBA: Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease Slightly in the Third Quarter of 2024, Up on Annual Basis The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.92 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the third quarter of 2024 compared to one year ago, according to the Mortgage Ba
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Aspen Standard Wealth has taken a majority stake in Summitry, a $2.8 billion RIA, as it aims to hold wealth management firms permanently and solve some of their pain points.
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Where are top advisors focusing in 2025? AcquireUp’s 2025 Industry Index reveals it all. Based on insights from 200+ financial professionals nationwide, discover why 74% say seminars and referrals deliver the best ROI, how automation is helping advisors scale faster, and why only 8% are tapping into niche marketing (a major growth opportunity!). Whether you're refining your client acquisition strategy or scaling your practice, this report gives you the real-world data, benchmarks, and action ste
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Listening Streaming services are filled with pirated songs under sound-alike names. (arstechnica.com) Why you shouldn't get your economic insights from VC podcasts. (passingtime.substack.com) Economy Barry Ritholtz talks with Peter Goodman author of "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain." (ritholtz.com) Matt Reustle talks demographics and real estate with Fernando De Leon who is the founder of Leon Capital.
The Big Picture
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
ATM: Title At the Money: What Never Changes with Money (November 6, 2024) As much as our era seems to be unprecedented, Human nature is same as it ever was. Our behavior around risk and reward has been very consistent over the millennia. Full transcript coming soon. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Morgan Housel is a partner at the Collaborative Fund and author of “ The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness.
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Today, in the Real Estate Newsletter: ICE Mortgage Monitor: "Annual home price growth cooled for the seventh consecutive month" Brief excerpt: One of the key metrics to watch for mortgage stress is early-stage delinquencies. These are borrowers that are delinquent within 6 months of origination. This was one of the obvious warning signs during the housing bubble.
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Advisors are telling clients to remain calm and remember the stability of markets throughout tumultuous historical times.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Prediction markets Prediction markets got things right this go round. (coindesk.com) When election prediction markets pay out. (axios.com) One thing prediction markets got wrong. (axios.com) Finance Now is a good time to be selling a private credit manager. (ft.com) More ETFs, means a need for more tickers. It's getting cutthroat out there. (finance.yahoo.com) Apple Apple ($AAPL) is investing in Globalstar to support satellite capabilities.
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
It’s been a good year in the stock market. Through the close on Friday, the U.S. stock market is up 20% in 2024. The Russell 3000 Index is a good approximation of the total U.S. stock market. The index now has a little less than 2,700 stocks. Out of 2,670 stocks, 101 are up 100% or more this year (3.8% of the total). Thirteen stocks are up 300% or more, five are up 500% or greater and there is one stock in the one c.
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Notes: This CoreLogic House Price Index report is for September. The recent Case-Shiller index release was for August. The CoreLogic HPI is a three-month weighted average and is not seasonally adjusted (NSA). From CoreLogic: CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Slowdown Continues in September • On an annual basis, home prices rose by 3.4% in September, the slowest growth rate in over a year, and are projected to slow to 2.3% by the same time next year. • Miami continued to post the highest gain of track
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A single-minded strategy of tax avoidance is often not in a client’s best interest.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
ETFs Passive investing continues to take share. Where is the evidence that it is fundamentally changing the stock market? (on.ft.com) 'Peak ETF' is nowhere on the horizon, especially overseas. (klementoninvesting.substack.com) Portfolio construction How portfolio diversification works. (caia.org) How to use trading volume to optimize portfolio construction.
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
As Charlie Munger liked to say, “Invert, always invert.” Here are some things about investing that I don’t believe: I don’t believe there is a sole way to invest. Everyone has a different emotional make-up and lesser version of themself. Plus, experiences and circumstances can shape your attitudes towards risk and return. There are a lot of strategies that can work.
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
The FOMC meets this week and is expected to cut rates. -- Monday, November 4th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, November 5th -- All day: U.S. Election 8:30 AM: Trade Balance report for September from the Census Bureau. The consensus is for the deficit to be $73.5 billion in September, from $70.4 billion in August. This graph shows the U.S. trade deficit, with and without petroleum, through the most recent report.
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Private markets are where the public markets were 30 years ago when investment choices were abundant and information sporadic.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
The IRS released the 2025 401(k), 403(b), and SEP IRA contribution limits, including a new special catch-up contribution for workers age 60 to 63. The IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits are unchanged but income eligibility for tax-deductible IRA contributions and Roth IRA contributions have changed. Also updated: health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, estate and gifting limits, qualified charitable distributions and other cost-of-living adjustments.
Alpha Architect
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Greenwood and Sammon’s findings of a disappearing index effect provides further support for the findings of McLean and Pontiff, Does Academic Research Destroy Stock Return Predictability? 2016. Once anomalies are well recognized by the market they decline and may even disappear, though limits to arbitrage can allow them to persist. Their findings also provide support for Andrew Lo’s The Adaptive Markets Hypothesis (2004).
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Fed Chair Powell, Nov 7, 2024: "It's actually remarkable how strong the U.S. economy is performing. We're performing better than all of our global peers. Ultimately, if you look at the U.S. economy, its performance has been very good." From BofA: Next week, we will initiate our 4Q GDP tracker with the October retail sales print and Oct industrial production and Sep business inventories. [ Current forecast 2.0% , Nov 8th] emphasis added From Goldman: We left our Q4 GDP tracking estimate unchanged
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Will Warren Buffett's decision to leave his fortune to charity create harmony or discord among his children?
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Trade Brains
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Indian real estate market, traditionally requiring substantial investments, is evolving with the rise of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Now even small investors can participate in property investments with minimal capital. What are REITs? Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have revolutionised property investment in India. These companies manage profitable real estate portfolios across various sectors.
MainStreet Financial Planning
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season. To help you retain more of your hard-earned money and reduce your tax liability, consider these five strategic moves before the year concludes. Maximize Your Retirement Contributions: Enhancing your retirement savings not only secures your future but also offers immediate tax benefits.
Calculated Risk
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 4.2% year-over-year in August • Fannie and Freddie: Single Family and Multi-Family Serious Delinquency Rates Increased in September • Inflation Adjusted House Prices 1.5% Below 2022 Peak • Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in September; Up 3.6% Year-over-year • Lawler: Mortgage Rates Have Surged Since the Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates Last Month • A P
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Wealthfront Risk Parity Fund will be liquidated and dissolved on or about January 3.
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