Investment Strategy

Rising volatility remains one of investors’ chief concerns. May’s equity markets continued the upward trend, though less exuberantly than in prior months. Driving market indecision were the three I’s: immunity, inflation and infrastructure, says Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam. The push and pull of backward-looking economic data combined with forward-looking projections led to […]

Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways Misconceptions with ‘sell in May go away’ expression The S&P 500’s history of a summer slowdown Keeping an eye on a multitude of events this summer As we prepare to celebrate the long Memorial Day Weekend, the Investment Strategy Group would like to remember, […]

Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways Tailwinds from fiscal stimulus will fade in months ahead Central banks dialing back accommodative commentary Returns may be challenged as the bull market ages The unprecedented emergence of the COVID-19 virus brought a whole lot of cooks to the policymaker kitchen, as the Federal […]

Review the latest portfolio strategy commentary from Mike Gibbs, managing director of Equity Portfolio & Technical Strategy. Equities continue to undergo a consolidation phase, as they digest some of their very strong gains to all-time highs. Investor sentiment and positioning had gotten overly bullish and complacent- trends that are now receding as inflation concerns creep […]