CAIA Charts Challenges for Advisors Interested in Alts
Wealth Management
JUNE 18, 2024
The report shows advisor interest in alternative investments even as some struggle with implementation, according to CAIA Managing Director Aaron Filbeck.
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JUNE 16, 2024
Also on the site Father time is undefeated: on the impact of cognitive decline on financial outcomes. (abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week The S&P 500 is getting three new members. (reuters.com) We are in a 'bear market for diversification.' (thinkadvisor.com) The stock market is increasingly concentrated. Should you be worried? (theirrelevantinvestor.com) More investors are facing up to the problem with illiquid alternatives.
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Market Concentration
The Big Picture
JUNE 17, 2024
A quick break from book authorship to share a fascinating set of data and charts, via Sam Ro. In his weekly missive, Sam points to some amazing charts from Global Financial Data. They are based on historical data that looks at 200 Years of Market Concentration. You might be surprised at the findings. As the chart above shows, there are long periods of market concentration.
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 4.11 million SAAR in May
Calculated Risk
JUNE 21, 2024
From the NAR: Existing-Home Sales Edged Lower by 0.7% in May as Median Sales Price Reached Record High of $419,300 Existing-home sales slightly declined in May as the median sales price climbed to a record high, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. In the four major U.S. regions, sales slid month-over-month in the South but were unchanged in the Northeast, Midwest and West.
Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholds Constitutionality of Transition Tax
Wealth Management
JUNE 21, 2024
What wealth advisors need to know about taxing unrealized gains.
Tuesday links: permission and trust
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 18, 2024
Markets Market breadth is not great. (sherwood.news) The Magnificent Seven also stand out for their stock buybacks. (visualcapitalist.com) Alternatives The Bogle Effect has not come for alternative asset classes. (ofdollarsanddata.com) Pension funds could skip on the alternatives and just invest in low-cost index investments. (crr.bc.edu) Strategy The many ways in which investing is NOT like poker.
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MBA: Mortgage Applications Increased in Weekly Survey
Calculated Risk
JUNE 19, 2024
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications increased 0.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending June 14, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
The Deepfake Risk Advisors Take with Video Marketing
Wealth Management
JUNE 17, 2024
How an $8,000 marketing investment turned into a $650,000 risk.
Podcast links: cultivating gratitude
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 21, 2024
Listening The Longform Podcast is calling it quits. (defector.com) A list of some of the most popular (and influential) podcasters. (vulture.com) Economy Scott Galloway talks with Kyla Scanlon author of "In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work." (podcasts.apple.com) Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway talk with John Arnold about the roadblocks to building in America.
How Financial Advisers Can Boost Online Reputation Through Google Reviews (While Complying With SEC Marketing Rule Requirements)
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 17, 2024
Online reviews are commonly given and used by consumers across many industries, from finding a good restaurant in a new town to reviewing a lawn care service provider. Nonetheless, fewer than 10% of SEC-registered investment advisers report using them, even though the SEC’s updated investment adviser marketing rule allows financial advisors to proactively encourage testimonials (from clients), use endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party revie
Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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Industrial Production Increased 0.9% in May
Calculated Risk
JUNE 18, 2024
From the Fed: Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Industrial production rose 0.9 percent in May. Manufacturing output posted a similar gain of 0.9 percent after declining in the previous two months. The index for mining increased 0.3 percent in May, and the index for utilities advanced 1.6 percent. At 103.3 percent of its 2017 average, total industrial production in May was 0.4 percent higher than its year-earlier level.
$4B Ritholtz Hires Callie Cox as First Chief Market Strategist
Wealth Management
JUNE 17, 2024
Cox, a former investment analyst at eToro, will be Ritholtz Wealth Management’s first market expert fully dedicated to its advisors.
Monday links: climate costs
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 17, 2024
Markets Big technological transitions are often associated with increase market concentration. (ritholtz.com) Every bull market is different. (bloomberg.com) Strategy Short-termism will crush a stock market investor. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Three things financial charlatans say including 'Here's how to get guaranteed returns.' (dariusforoux.com) Conor Mac, "The longer you invest, the more rocks you turn over, and the more you learn from mistakes, the sharper your perception grows over time. "
Bull Market Signposts: What Happens Before S&P 500 Peaks?
The Big Picture
JUNE 20, 2024
Making good progress on the book, about 60-70% finished (I feel good about it). I wanted to pop out of hiding to share a few charts/tables that should raise your confidence levels that — despite media coverage to the contrary — we are not on the verge of collapse. I want to direct your attention to the latest missive from Savita Subramanian, who runs the Equity and Quant Strategy group at BAML.
Stop Falling Short When It Matters Most—The Elite Advisor’s Playbook to Success
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Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 36.0% YoY
Calculated Risk
JUNE 20, 2024
What this means: On a weekly basis, Realtor.com reports the year-over-year change in active inventory and new listings. On a monthly basis, they report total inventory. For April, Realtor.com reported inventory was up 35.2% YoY, but still down almost 34% compared to April 2017 to 2019 levels. Now - on a weekly basis - inventory is up 36.0% YoY. Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market.
Fugitive Advisor, CNBC Analyst Arrested After Two Years on the Run
Wealth Management
JUNE 18, 2024
James McDonald was taken into custody in Port Orchard, Wash. and will face federal charges in Los Angeles. He is accused of losing millions in client funds and fled an SEC subpoena in 2021.
Adviser links: Roth crazy
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 17, 2024
Podcasts Matt Zeigler talks with Daniel Crosby about his new book "The Soul of Wealth" and much more. (epsilontheory.com) Michael Kitces talks with Mark Berg, Founder of Timothy Financial Counsel, about using an hourly fee model. (kitces.com) Amy Arnott and Christine Benz talk with Andrew Blake who is associate director of wealth management for Cerulli Associates about the upcoming wave of adviser retirements.
Creating Incentive Trusts To Foster Beneficiary Legacies Without Spoiling The Kids
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 19, 2024
The role of estate planning is most commonly considered to be about transferring assets from one generation to the next in the most efficient manner possible (e.g., how to minimize the burden of estate taxes and avoid the public spectacle of the probate process). And yet, looking at estate planning solely through the lens of assets on a balance sheet can make it easy to overlook the reality that people often have other, intangible assets that they wish to pass on to the next generation, such as
The Future Of Finance: How To Manage Spend The Right Way
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
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 4.11 million SAAR in May; Median House Prices Increased 5.8% Year-over-Year
Calculated Risk
JUNE 21, 2024
Today, in the CalculatedRisk Real Estate Newsletter: NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 4.11 million SAAR in May Excerpt: Sales Year-over-Year and Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA) The fourth graph shows existing home sales by month for 2023 and 2024. Sales declined 2.8% year-over-year compared to May 2023. This was the thirty-third consecutive month with sales down year-over-year.
Aging and the Impact of Cognitive Decline on Investment Decisions
Wealth Management
JUNE 18, 2024
Does the wisdom of age outweigh the other limitations it can impose?
Thursday links: really successful investors
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 20, 2024
Markets What's different about the Magnificent Seven stocks. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Don't look now but Taiwan Semi ($TSM) is nearly a $1 trillion company. (bnnbloomberg.ca) The case for swapping large caps for small caps. (blogs.cfainstitute.org) Strategy There's no such thing as certainty. (tonyisola.com) Lessons from Robert Hagstrom’s 1994 book "The Warren Buffett Way.
How Advisors Can Help Clients Use Incentive Trusts to Foster Beneficiary Legacies
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 19, 2024
The role of estate planning is most commonly considered to be about transferring assets from one generation to the next in the most efficient manner possible (e.g., how to minimize the burden of estate taxes and avoid the public spectacle of the probate process). And yet, looking at estate planning solely through the lens of assets on a balance sheet can make it easy to overlook the reality that people often have other, intangible assets that they wish to pass on to the next generation, such as
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.
Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Low Level of Delinquencies and Foreclosures
Calculated Risk
JUNE 15, 2024
At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • Q1 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO • Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2024 • Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2024 • 3rd Look at Local Housing Markets in May • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in May This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.
Preparing for the Sunset of the 2017 Tax Reform Act
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JUNE 21, 2024
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Research links: asset class access
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AlphaSense AlphaSense is buying Tegus. (bloomberg.com) What next for AlphaSense? (mattober.co) Private equity As alts go, so go pension fund returns. (papers.ssrn.com) Comparing the (real) volatility of private equity and private credit. (alphaarchitect.com) Secondary PE investments are a necessary part of the system. (caia.org) How much in taxes have private equity fund managers avoided through carried interest?
At the Money: Smart Spending vs. Not Spending
The Big Picture
JUNE 19, 2024
At the Money: Smart Spending vs. Not Spending (June 18, 2024) Spending Scolds will tell you that a sailboat, a sports car, or even a latte will be your financial ruin. Is this accurate? Focusing on the cost without considering whether you can afford the items and what memories they create is the wrong calculus. In today’s ATM, we discuss how to spend intelligently, within your budget, on the things that hep create lasting memories.
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Single Family Starts Down Slightly Year-over-year in May; Multi-Family Starts Down 50%
Calculated Risk
JUNE 20, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Single Family Starts Down Slightly Year-over-year in May; Multi-Family Starts Down 50% A brief excerpt: Total housing starts in May were below expectations, however, starts in March and April were revised up slightly, combined. The third graph shows the month-to-month comparison for total starts between 2023 (blue) and 2024 (red).
The WealthStack Podcast: Bringing the Power of Planning to Philanthropy
Wealth Management
JUNE 21, 2024
PhilanthPro's Nicholas Palahnuk discusses how clients' growing interest in philanthropy demands a more integrated approach, where giving is strategically aligned with overall financial goals.
Personal finance links: financial mistakes
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 19, 2024
Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Jan van Eck about thematic investing. (ritholtz.com) Bogumil Baranowski talks money and purpose with Morgan Ranstrom of Trailhead Planners. (talkingbillions.co) Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talk about the legitimate uses of life insurance. (podcasts.apple.com) Khe Hy talks with Geraldine DeRuiter about getting off the hedonic treadmill.
Transcript: Erika Ayers Badan, Barstool Sports
The Big Picture
JUNE 18, 2024
The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Barstool Sports , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News.
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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