Market Observations

Equity Market Observations April 7, 2026 | 6 min

Equity Market Observations: First Quarter 2026

Executive Summary Distinct Style Rotation: Large-cap growth underperformed while value and small-cap indices provided a critical buffer and marked a sharp retreat from mega-cap...

Market Musings March 30, 2026 | 5 min

Oil Still Matters

On March 26 and March 27, 2026, the S&P 500 Index dropped 1.74% and 1.67%, respectively. This two-day decline totaling 3.38% is an event...

Strategy March 19, 2026 | 10 min

The Case for 130/30 Strategies in Concentrated Markets

Executive Summary As of late 2025, the top 10 stocks in the S&P 500 Index represented nearly 40% of market capitalization and almost half...

Market Musings March 12, 2026 | 7 min

Beta Breakup

Beta Breakup Investors have often viewed beta as a reliable compass for understanding market movements. Like most statistics in financial markets, that statement is...

January 9, 2026 | 10 min

2025 Global Equity Review and 2026 Outlook

2025 Global Equity Review and 2026 Outlook Executive Summary Global equity markets posted robust gains in 2025, with the MSCI All Country World Index...

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