Sun.Nov 19, 2023

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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Also on the site this week Over a lifetime, you can accumulate a lot of stuff. The chances are nobody wants any of it. (abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week Why it's a great time to be an investor. (blog.validea.com) Some behavioral hacks to prevent you from blowing up your portfolio. (ritholtz.com) What it going to happen to all those assets in money market fund when yields eventually fall?

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When Will We See New Highs Again in the Stock Market?

A Wealth of Common Sense

The S&P 500 last hit a new all-time high on January 3, 2022. The market has been slowly but surely working its way back to new highs but we’ve been underwater for nearly two years now: The market is within spitting distance of new highs but stocks have gone nowhere for almost two years. We’re a little less than four years into the 2020s and half of those years have seen no new highs but there have already.

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Sunday links: cash under the mattress

Abnormal Returns

Markets Cullen Roche, "The worst narrative in finance is this idea that stocks generate 10%+." (disciplinefunds.com) Why you should believe in stocks for the long run. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Diversify when you feel like you don't need it. (creativeplanning.com) Cash is a drug for investors. (etoro.com) Fund management The ESG wave has crested. (wsj.com) Fidelity files for a spot Ethereum ETF.

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How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Affordable Housing

Wealth Management

Companies may consider the following four strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the affordable housing industry.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Financial planning beliefs that could hold advisors back

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Chee Hong Gan, ChFC, CLU If as a financial advisor you’re not growing as fast as you would like, examine your convictions. A lack of clarity, both for yourself and how you articulate it to others, may be holding you back. It’s important to know what you stand for because, as the saying goes, if you don’t stand for something, you fall for anything.

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Sunday Night Futures

Calculated Risk

Weekend: • Schedule for Week of November 19, 2023 Monday: • No major economic releases scheduled. From CNBC: Pre-Market Data and Bloomberg futures S&P 500 futures are down 5 and DOW futures are down 11 (fair value). Oil prices were down over the last week with WTI futures at $75.89 per barrel and Brent at $80.61 per barrel. A year ago, WTI was at $80, and Brent was at $89 - so WTI oil prices were down 5% year-over-year.

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Flair Writing Industries IPO Review – GMP, Financials & More

Trade Brains

Flair Writing Industries IPO Review: Ever doodled in class with a pen? What if that pen came from a company older than your school memories? India’s oldest pen company is stepping into the spotlight with its first-ever IPO. The IPO will open for subscription on November 22, 2023, and close on November 24, 2023. In this article, we will look at the Flair Writing Industries IPO Review 2023 and analyze its strengths and weaknesses.

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Hotels: Occupancy Rate Increased 0.8% Year-over-year

Calculated Risk

From STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 11 November U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 11 November. 5-11 November 2023 (percentage change from comparable week in 2022): • Occupancy: 64.8% (+0.8%) • Average daily rate (ADR): US$156.01 (+4.0%) • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$101.13 (+4.9%) emphasis added The following graph shows the seasonal pattern for the hotel occupancy

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Best Microcap Stocks Under Rs 1000 – Analysis & Top Picks

Trade Brains

Best Microcap Stocks Under Rs 1000 : The possibilities are limitless if we can seize them at the right time and place. No one can predict the potential of everything we get. Likewise, the companies we choose in the Microcap segment act in the same way. In this article, we will fundamentally analyze Best Microcap Stocks Under Rs 1000, we shall see the list of stocks and its fundamentals.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Portfolio Rebalancing, Part 2: The Private Markets Puzzle

Advisor Perspectives

Portfolios with large allocations to alternatives can have many benefits. However, alternative allocations can deviate meaningfully from policy, particularly during periods of equity-market turbulence.

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The 12 Best High Paying Remote Jobs And Remote Job Sites

Clever Girl Finance

If you’re searching for the best high paying remote jobs and/or the best remote job sites, you’ve come to the right place! Today, the number of remote jobs has skyrocketed and the shift to working remotely is likely here to stay. Employees are adapting to working from home and doing so effectively. So, if you’re looking for remote work opportunities, this is a perfect time to do so!

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Personalization in Retirement Plans Is Paramount

Advisor Perspectives

Individuals are increasingly looking for more tailored investment solutions, so it makes sense for plan fiduciaries to consider a more personalized approach, according to John Kutz, National Retirement Plan Strategist. He says personalization may be the ticket to better retirement outcomes.

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oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ The holidays can be financially straining, but they don't have to be. As the holiday season approaches, it's not just about the festive cheer and gathering with loved ones. It's also an opportune time to engage in meaningful discussions around family finances, future vacation trips, and setting goals for the coming year. Here's how you can make the most of this holiday season to set your.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Treasuries Suffer First Outflows Since 2021 in September Rout

Advisor Perspectives

The savage sell-off that hit Treasuries in prior months was driven by concerns a buyers’ strike had hit the $26 trillion bond market. It’s now confirmed: at least one set of investors headed for the exits back in September.

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10 Sunday Reads

The Big Picture

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Terror on repeat : A rare look at the devastation caused by AR-15 shootings ( Washington Post ) • Failure at the fence: How Israel’s vaunted ‘Iron Wall’ crumbled : Hamas exploited vulnerabilities created by Israel’s reliance on technology at the “Iron Wall” to carry out the deadliest single assault in Israel’s history.

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Congress Averts Government Shutdown … Again

Advisor Perspectives

The bill will keep the federal government running into early 2024 but likely increases the risk of a shutdown in February.

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Echoes of Bitcoin’s 2021 Record Run Emerge in the Derivatives Market

Advisor Perspectives

A burst of activity in Bitcoin derivatives has evoked memories of the period in late 2021 when the token surged to an all-time high.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Loyal ETF Investors Rewarded With No Tax Bills

Advisor Perspectives

I find for many the same is true with ETFs and capital gains. However, the ETF pie continues to expand with newer investors each year. The persistent lack of a capital tax gain burden simply for holding onto an investment is worthy of celebration.

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The Basics of Short Selling

Advisor Perspectives

Investing in the stock market typically brings to mind the strategy of buying low and selling high. However, there’s another, somewhat counterintuitive method some investors employ: short selling.