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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Top clicks this week Are we finally seeing an opening for international diversification? (awealthofcommonsense.com) The last ten years in the stock market visualized. (sherwood.news) It's been a awhile since the Nasdaq traded below its 200 day moving average. (bilello.blog) The stock market is a big distraction to the business of investing. (albertbridgecapital.com) Another example, why the stock market is not a level playing field.

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Monday: Retail Sales, NY Fed Mfg, Homebuilder Survey

Calculated Risk

Weekend: Schedule for Week of March 16, 2025 FOMC Preview Monday: At 8:30 AM ET, Retail sales for February is scheduled to be released. The consensus is for a 0.7% increase in retail sales. Also at 8:30 AM, The New York Fed Empire State manufacturing survey for March. The consensus is for a reading of -2.0, down from 5.7. At 10:00 AM, The March NAHB homebuilder survey.

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Volatility Clusters

A Wealth of Common Sense

Coming into 2025 the S&P 500 had just two down years out of the past 15: 2010 +14.8% 2011 +2.1% 2012 +15.9% 2013 +32.2% 2014 +13.5% 2015 +1.4% 2016 +11.8% 2017 +21.6% 2018 -4.2% 2019 +31.2% 2020 +18.0% 2021 +28.5% 2022 -18.0% 2023 +26.1% 2024 +24.9% We were all probably a little spoiled. Regardless of the reason for the recent swoon, we were due.

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RIAs Gravitated to Thematic Funds Amid Increased ETF Usage in 2024

Wealth Management

A report from AdvisorPro found over half of RIA ETF positions changed in 2024, indicating tactical reallocations while adapting to market conditions.

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What Issues Should I Consider When Reviewing My Investments?

Tobias Financial

As you work toward your financial goals, regularly reviewing your investment portfolio is essential. Whether youre new to investing or have years of experience, taking a step back to evaluate your strategy can help ensure that your portfolio remains aligned with your objectives, especially in times of market uncertainty and volatility. A portfolio review can help you: Assess your investment objectives and confirm they align with your financial plan Evaluate your time horizon and risk tolerance E

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Ten High Fundamental Momentum Stocks

Validea

Fundamental momentum measures how a company’s operational and financial performance improves over time through metrics like return on equity, operating margins, and other key indicators. Unlike price momentum, which only tracks stock price movements, fundamental momentum examines the actual business performance trends. Research by Dashan Huang et al. on Twin Momentum revealed that companies with improving fundamentals typically outperform those that just have price momentum.

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The 3 R’s of ethics

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By MDRT Bylaws and Ethics Committee Ethical conduct in financial services is the cornerstone of client trust, professional growth and industry respect. As MDRT members, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, not only because it is the right thing to do but because it aligns with our mission to serve clients best interests. The 3 Rs relationships, remuneration and records is the framework that provides practical insights into how advisors can embody the MDRT Code of Ethics

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Europe – A Bright Spot Amid Market Uncertainty

Advisor Perspectives

News headlines this week have been dominated by recession fears in the U.S., with the S&P 500 and the Magnificent 7 shedding value. Yet, amid this rising uncertainty, a positive story is emerging—the performance of European markets.

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oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ Financial planning isn't a one-time eventit's a lifelong journey that evolves with each stage of life. As income grows, responsibilities shift, and retirement nears, the financial choices you make can have lasting impacts. Whether you're establishing a foundation in your 30s, maximizing growth in your 40s, or fine-tuning your retirement strategy in your 50s, being aware of.

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FOMC Preview: No Change to Fed Funds Rate

Calculated Risk

Most analysts expect no change to FOMC policy at the meeting this week, keeping the target range at 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 percent. Market participants currently expect the FOMC to be on hold at the March and May meetings, with the next rate cut in June, and another cut later in the year. From BofA: The March FOMC meeting will likely be all about policy uncertainty.

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Stop Falling Short When It Matters Most—The Elite Advisor’s Playbook to Success

Like being inches from the end zone, many advisors are frustratingly close to their next level of success. You work hard. You put in the hours. But if your closing rate is stuck or your pipeline feels like a revolving door… something has to change. Most advisors are just one small shift away from dramatically increasing their revenue. The difference?

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Sunday links: reduced resilience

Abnormal Returns

Markets Sam Ro, "The stock market does not price in whats going on today. Its pricing in whats expected in the weeks, months, and years ahead." (tker.co) Ben Carlson, "The stock market doesnt care what you say or how you feel." (awealthofcommonsense.com) Big Tech How Apple ($AAPL) whiffed so badly on AI. (spyglass.org) Amazon ($AMZN) plans to diversify away from Nvidia ($NVDA) chips.

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10 Sunday Reads

The Big Picture

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: How the Biggest Crypto Heist in History Went Down : The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit lost $1.5 billion to North Korean hackers last month and it all traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.( New York Times ) The Worst 7 Years in Boeings Historyand the Man Who Wont Stop Fighting for Answers : Fatal crashes.