Monthly Recap
A collection of 11 posts
Touching Down
SEPTEMBER 2023 | August wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been for investors, but have we achieved a soft landing? Plus, an article roundup, the IVA Factor Tracker and September’s distribution schedule.
A Pendulum in Mid Swing
AUGUST 2023 | Stock and bond prices are rising. Recession fears are fading into the distance. And investors are feeling bullish … Is this as good as it gets? Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.
We Were Promised a Recession
JULY 2023 | With no recession in sight, stocks delivered double-digit returns in the first half of 2023. Be wary of outsized one-year returns and the Super Seven. Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.
Storm Clouds Clear
JUNE 2023 | Markets took the debt ceiling debate in stride, growth stocks beat value stocks and the municipal money market yield roller coaster slows. Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.
No Recession ... Yet
MAY 2023 | The economy grows, large stocks take the lead, bonds find their footing and I-Bond yields drop. Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.
Returns on Our Money
APRIL 2023 | Investors shift from low-yielding bank accounts to higher-yield money market funds and point-in-time returns mislead, Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.