Abnormal Returns
JULY 28, 2024
Top clicks this week What is the best performing stock of all-time? (mebfaber.com) Three investment myths, debunked. (morningstar.com) Lessons learned from the best performing stocks of all-time. (awealthofcommonsense.com) For investors, inflation is THE enemy. (disciplinefunds.com) Ian Cassel, "Most big winners were ugly ducklings that transformed themselves into beautiful swans.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a Federal district court in Texas has put a stay on the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DoL’s) new Retirement Security Rule (aka “Fiduciary Rule 2.0”), which had been scheduled to become effective in September, and related amendments to prohibited transaction exemptions.
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The Big Picture
AUGUST 2, 2024
This week, we speak with Lakshman Achuthan, co-founder of the Economic Cycle Research Institute. Achuthan met his mentor, Geoffrey H. Moore, at Columbia University in 1990; they formed ECRI with Anirvan Banerji in 1996. He serves on the board of governors for the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College. In 2004, he co-authored Beating the Business Cycle: How to Predict and Profit From Turning Points in the Economy.
Carson Wealth
AUGUST 1, 2024
As you move toward retirement, you can’t be content just to accumulate assets. You need to develop a retirement income plan that can help guide you when it comes time to turn savings into sustainable retirement income. The real challenge of retirement income planning is that you need to generate income for an uncertain period of time — because no one knows how long they’ll live in retirement.
Speaker: Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius
4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 2, 2024
Markets Markets fear the Fed has missed their window to cut rates. (sherwood.news) High beta stocks are rolling over. (allstarcharts.com) August historically not been a great month for the stock market. (carsongroup.com) The story of QXO ($QXO) is a great lesson for investors. (wsj.com) Trading The best trading system is one that works for you. (allstarcharts.com) Why setting stops is so important psychologically.
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Alpha Architect
JULY 30, 2024
Many investors face the complex decision of whether to transition from a diversified ETF to direct indexing. When is this switch a poor investment choice? My findings suggest that many investors are better off avoiding it. Direct indexing remains attractive even with a decent amount of embedded capital gains, up to approximately 40% of initial investment, for investors in the highest marginal income tax bracket.
Calculated Risk
AUGUST 2, 2024
The headline jobs number in the July employment report was below expectations, and May and June payrolls were revised down by 29,000 combined. The participation rate increased, the employment population ratio decreased, and the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%. Construction employment increased 25 thousand and is now 645 thousand above the pre-pandemic level.
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 1, 2024
Books Five insights from "Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons" by Jessica Chen. (nextbigideaclub.com) Anne Helen Petersen talks with Samhita Mukhopadhyay author of "The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning." (annehelen.substack.com) Five insights from Cady Coleman's new book "Sharing Space: An Astronaut’s Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a Federal district court in Texas has put a stay on the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DoL’s) new Retirement Security Rule (aka “Fiduciary Rule 2.0”), which had been scheduled to become effective in September, and related amendments to prohibited transaction exemptions.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
Alpha Architect
AUGUST 2, 2024
Wallstreetbets has become an increasingly prominent source of investment research. Do their recommendations have value? The Value of WallStreetBets Investment Research Recommendations was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.
Calculated Risk
JULY 30, 2024
S&P/Case-Shiller released the monthly Home Price Indices for May ("May" is a 3-month average of March, April and May closing prices). This release includes prices for 20 individual cities, two composite indices (for 10 cities and 20 cities) and the monthly National index. From S&P S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Again Breaks Previous Month's All-Time High for May 2024 The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S.
Abnormal Returns
JULY 28, 2024
Markets A lot of stock market indices are sitting at all-time highs. (allstarcharts.com) It's not just the U.S. that is seeing fewer publicly traded companies. (apolloacademy.com) Finance How cold-storage operator Lineage ($LINE) became the biggest IPO of 2024 so far. (wsj.com) Revolut now has a UK banking license. (ft.com) Fund management Does your alternatives fund charge fees on gross or net assets?
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 29, 2024
Most financial advisors strive to provide excellent client care and prioritize a systematic process to maintain regular communication with their clients both on a scheduled (e.g., annual meeting) and an "on demand" basis. And while individual advisors running solo firms are often able to intuitively sense when they're delivering their best, as they grow and scale their firms, that same advisor eventually goes from individually 'owning' every client relationship to sharing the workload with first
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
A good, fast, clean audit leads to a happy work life. Join us in this one-hour webinar, where we share the best ways to prepare and conduct your audit process to maximize audit satisfaction and minimize administrative time in month-end close and financial reporting. Learning objectives: This course objective is to review leading practices to maximize audit success.
Wealth Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
The finding is part of a broader Cerulli report examining the opportunities and challenges surrounding the use of alternative investments in the retail channel.
Calculated Risk
JULY 31, 2024
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 3.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending July 26, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 3.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Abnormal Returns
JULY 27, 2024
Autos Cars are rolling computers. How long will automakers update their software? (wired.com) Uninsured motorists are helping to drive up car insurance rates higher. (wsj.com) Automakers have been selling your driving data for (literally) pennies. (sherwood.news) The Tesla ($TSLA) Cybertruck is polarizing to say the least. (nytimes.com) Why convertibles are going out of style.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 31, 2024
For SEC-registered financial advisors, the prospect of an upcoming examination by the SEC can be a source of high anxiety. This is especially the case with newly registered advisors or formerly state-registered advisors who recently became SEC-registered since they may be uncertain about how the examination process will work, what elements of the firm the SEC will dig into, or what information the advisor will need to provide to the examiners.
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Wealth Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
The LPL suit is similar to a class action complaint filed last month claiming the firm violated its duties to clients by allegedly making huge profits from the interest rates on cash sweep accounts.
Calculated Risk
JULY 30, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 5.9% year-over-year in May; FHFA House Price Index Unchanged in May, up 5.7% YoY Excerpt: S&P/Case-Shiller released the monthly Home Price Indices for May ("May" is a 3-month average of March, April and May closing prices). May closing prices include some contracts signed in January, so there is a significant lag to this data.
Abnormal Returns
JULY 31, 2024
Bonds Bonds are doing okay in 2024, except for duration. (capitalspectator.com) Bonds drive markets. (allstarcharts.com) The case for central clearing of U.S. government bonds. (ft.com) Finance SPAC IPOs are back from the dead. (sherwood.news) PE fundraising is down in 2024. (institutionalinvestor.com) Companies Microsoft ($MSFT) capex spending has surged.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 30, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 396th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Michelle Klisanich. Michelle is a Wealth Advisor for Financially Wise Divorce, a hybrid advisory firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that oversees $87 million in assets under management for 91 client households. What's unique about Michelle, though, is how she has leveraged her learnings from several different business coaches over the course of her career, which gave her th
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Wealth Management
JULY 29, 2024
In his new book, the ‘father of life planning’ advocates for a broader fiduciary duty, one that extends to all institutions. Here’s how advisors play into that grand vision.
Calculated Risk
AUGUST 1, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Inflation Adjusted House Prices 1.9% Below 2022 Peak Excerpt: It has been 18 years since the bubble peak. In the May Case-Shiller house price index released on Tuesday, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA), was reported as being 73% above the bubble peak in 2006. However, in real terms, the National index (SA) is about 11% above the bubble peak (and historically there has been an upward slope to real house prices).
Abnormal Returns
JULY 29, 2024
Markets Commodities are back down to their lows of the year. (sherwood.news) Why forecasting is so difficult. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Crypto Politicians are falling all over themselves to cater to the crypto crowd. (downtownjoshbrown.com) The U.S. government continues to move Silk Road Bitcoin. (coindesk.com) Finance Convertible bonds are having a moment this year.
A Wealth of Common Sense
JULY 28, 2024
When you’re young, you spend a lot of time daydreaming about the type of person you’d like to become. I want to become a CEO, a politician, a business owner, an astronaut, an actor, an uber-rich person, etc. One reason the dreaded mid-life crisis exists is that expectations are often too high when you’re young. Reality punches you in the face in middle age.1 My antidote to a mid-life crisis involves some.
Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global
In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!
Discipline Funds
AUGUST 2, 2024
Just a week ago the market narrative was all about “soft landing”, but after Friday’s labor report the narrative is quickly shifting to “emergency landing” Odds of a September rate cut are now 100% and odds of a 50 bps cut went up to 75%. JP Morgan is calling for 50 bps cuts in both September and November as the labor market softens.
Calculated Risk
JULY 27, 2024
The key report this week is the July employment report. Other key reports include Case-Shiller house prices for May, ISM manufacturing index and July vehicle sales. The FOMC meets this week and no change to the Fed Funds rate is expected. -- Monday, July 29th -- 10:30 AM: Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for July. -- Tuesday, July 30th -- 9:00 AM: S&P/Case-Shiller House Price Index for May.
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 1, 2024
July 2024 How major asset classes performed in July 2024. (capitalspectator.com) The S&P SmallCap 600 was up 10.8% in July. (on.spdji.com) Rates The 10-year Treasury has dipped below 4.0% for the first time in awhile. (sherwood.news) Tether is benefiting greatly from elevated interest rates. (theblock.co) Fund management Bill Ackman pulled the IPO for Pershing Square USA.
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