Understanding the Investment Protection Features of Structured Notes
Understanding the Investment Protection Features of Structured Notes Structured notes come in two different forms—growth or income. One thing that is common throughout structured notes is the principal or coupon payment investment protection features. Although there are variations with each note, they will typically use one of three protection features. These features can help investors […]
Market Update: March 10, 2023
Weekly Market Update for March 10, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Trading Range After trading on the short side in February to some modest success, this week we attempted to switch directions and dip a pinkie toe in the water on the long side. Yes, we know we’ve been beating the drum that stocks are still […]
What are Structured Notes?
What are Structured Notes? Are you like other investors searching for opportunities to diversify your investment strategies? Diversification is an essential element for long-term portfolio success. There are many options available. Structured notes may be an option to consider adding to your portfolio. Structured notes are a type of investment that combines bonds and derivatives. […]
Market Update: March 3, 2023
Weekly Market Update for March 3, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Equities Despite a strong end to the week, this short-term move higher is not changing our overall view on the market. Equities are facing challenging headwinds that should contain upside potential. Rising interest rates, the delayed economic impact of those rate hikes, job losses, tightening […]
Market Update: February 24, 2023
Weekly Market Update for February 24, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Active Management As active management proponents, we believe there are times when you can try to make money in the stock market, and other times when you just try not to lose money in the stock market, and we believe right now we’re in the […]
Market Update: February 17, 2023
Weekly Market Update for February 17, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Major Commodities Same song as last week, the second verse. We have a sideways, choppy market with few sectors and names worth paying any attention to. There are some very limited opportunities on both the long and short sides in a few stocks that have […]
Market Update: February 10, 2023
Weekly Market Update for February 10, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Market of Stocks This is a market of stocks at present. Not all stocks are acting the same. Some sectors and specific stocks have gone parabolic the past few weeks, and are overextended and in need of a pullback. Other sectors and names have been […]
Market Update: February 3, 2023
Stocks continue to catch a bid, some in a big way. Bad news is now good news, and good news is great news. That’s the recipe for a nice run.
Stock Market Rally Market Update: January 27, 2023
Weekly Market Update for January 27, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Stock Market Rally There is little to add to last week’s commentary. Stocks are catching a bid in what looks to be another bear stock market rally. From a technical perspective, there may be further to run, but not a lot further. Approach any stock […]
Weekly Market Update: January 20, 2023
Weekly Market Update for January 20, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: The Pullback With companies beginning to report their 4th Quarter earnings, or lack thereof, and Janet Yellen reporting yesterday the U.S. Treasury has initiated “extraordinary measures” as the debt ceiling was hit once again, one would assume the stock market would be dropping like a […]