Volatility Strikes in September: Our Thoughts

Published on September 7, 2024

We think the decline in the S&P 500 Index on Tuesday may be more technical than fundamental.

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Portable Alpha: Divorcing and Remarrying Alpha and Beta

September 7, 2024
The concept of portable alpha is over 40 years old. And while it has evolved through various forms over that time, it continues to be a valuable portfolio tool for institutional investors. Arguably, the most popular iteration right now is adding alpha expected from hedge funds on top of synthetic beta exposure.

Big Fed Rate Cuts Are Needed for the Young and the Jobless

September 7, 2024
Despite what you may have heard from the doomers, the US labor market is hardly falling apart at the seams. Layoffs are still extraordinarily low and a report Friday showed that the overall unemployment rate slipped to just 4.2%.