T + 1 Settlement
As the days in Alaska are getting longer, trading settlement times are getting shorter. For as long as I can remember, the world of securities trading operated on a T+2 cycle. This meant that after a trade was executed, it took three business days (T + 2) for the settlement to occur, where the seller […]
Rates are still going higher – Why Fixed Income managers tend to be more popular these days
After a market friendly October, investors find themselves back in a world of rising rates. The Federal Reserve communicated two main messages when it hiked 75bps last week: (1) the path of rate hikes will slow but (2) the end point is likely going to be higher. After the meeting, short-term Treasury yields hit their […]
Inflation, Weathering the Storm
Central banks are working to curb inflation, and we are beginning to see some positive signs that inflation created by supply chain disruptions is easing while inflation generated by consumers’ excess demand will slow as economic growth continues to slow. Nevertheless, high inflation has created a challenging return environment in 2022. Your team at APCM […]
The Fixed Income Curve Continues to Tell a Cautionary Tale
The US Treasury Curve is the most inverted it has been since 2000 and Yields are the highest they’ve been since 2006 — reinforcing growth and investment concerns still to come. Many investors are asking — “When will my bonds have a positive return again?” Rates are still going higher for structural and cyclical reasons, […]
All Good Things, Part 2
Here we are- my final APCM blog. Thank you to my collaborators at APCM and APCM Wealth Management for Individuals. It’s been a great ride and fantastic opportunity. They gave me a chance at a moment when I was in transition and starting a new business. They are client #001 in my client database, and […]
Choppy Waters
We all know that 2022 has been a year of increased volatility in financial markets. Fixed income securities are often looked to as a safe haven to protect a portfolio during such times. However, above trend inflation and contractionary monetary policy, among other factors, have led stocks and bonds to exhibit much higher than average […]
All Good Things, Part 1
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