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Insights from our CIO
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CIO Insights are written by Angeles' CIO Michael Rosen
Michael has more than 35 years experience as an institutional portfolio manager, investment strategist, trader and academic.
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![If a Soft Landing Is in the Cards, Why Aren't Small-Cap Stocks Rallying?]()
3 Oct, 2024If a Soft Landing Is in the Cards, Why Aren't Small-Cap Stocks Rallying?
"It's profits that matter, and the profits are not being generated by the Russell 2000 companies. They're being generated by these big megacap companies, and that's why they're the market leaders." said Michael Rosen, CIO at Angeles.
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![September 2024 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Oct, 2024September 2024 Global Market Index Performance
Global equity and bond returns were positive in September. The S&P 500 returned 2.1%, the MSCI ACWI increased 2.3%, and developed non-U.S. equities (MSCI EAFE) rose 0.9%. In the U.S., growth stocks outperformed value.
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![The S&P 500 Hit Multiple Records This Week, But It's Still Nvidia's Market]()
27 Sep, 2024The S&P 500 Hit Multiple Records This Week, But It's Still Nvidia's Market
"Equity markets are driven by profits and the companies that generate the most profits are the ones that lead the market," said Michael Rosen, managing partner and CIO at Angeles Investments.
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![Bond Markets Search for Value as Equities Eye Profits]()
26 Sep, 2024Bond Markets Search for Value as Equities Eye Profits
This afternoon, our CIO Michael Rosen joined Nicole Petallides on Schwab Network to discuss the market's response to the Fed rate cut, the state of the bond market, equity performance and more. Tune in to hear more of Michael's perspective.
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![S&P 500 Snaps Two-Day Climb With Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap]()
25 Sep, 2024S&P 500 Snaps Two-Day Climb With Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap
"What's changed a bit with the 50 basis point move was a willingness by the Fed to move faster, to be more accommodative, to be more receptive to economic conditions, as opposed to just focusing on inflation," said Michael Rosen, CIO at Angeles.
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![Traders Brace for Least Predictable Fed Meeting in Years]()
18 Sep, 2024Traders Brace for Least Predictable Fed Meeting in Years
As we await the Fed's rate cut decision, our CIO Michael Rosen shares his insights with Reuters on the state of the bond market. He discusses why we believe the market has misjudged the pace of monetary policy over the past 3 years.
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![August 2024 Global Market Index Performance]()
3 Sep, 2024August 2024 Global Market Index Performance
Despite a rocky start to the month, global equity and bond returns were positive in August. The S&P 500 returned 2.4%, the MSCI ACWI increased 2.3%, and developed non-U.S. equities (MSCI EAFE) rose 3.3%.
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![Stock Market Is in the Homestretch of 2024. It's Time to Buckle Up & Branch Out]()
30 Aug, 2024Stock Market Is in the Homestretch of 2024. It's Time to Buckle Up & Branch Out
With the bond market rallying and long-term treasuries outperforming, Angeles CIO, Michael Rosen questions how much momentum remains: "How much of a rally is left in bonds, even if you expect a massive drop in rates?"
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![Beach Reading]()
13 Aug, 2024Beach Reading
Six new books for you, all fiction, all great. I hope you enjoy!The Sellout, Paul BeattyThis is possibly the most brilliant satirical novel since A Confederacy of Dunces. The protagonist, known by his ...
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![Advisors Take Stock After AI Shares Suffer Cruel Summer]()
8 Aug, 2024Advisors Take Stock After AI Shares Suffer Cruel Summer
"It's a legitimate debate about the pace of growth in the future, and the appropriate valuation, but the best performers will be those that generate the most profits," said Michael Rosen, chief investment officer at Angeles Investments.
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![July 2024 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Aug, 2024July 2024 Global Market Index Performance
Global equity and bond returns were positive in July. The S&P 500 returned 1.2%, the MSCI ACWI increased 2.1%, and developed non-U.S. equities (MSCI EAFE) rose 2.9%. In the U.S., value stocks significantly outperformed growth.
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![AWM Recognized as RIA of the Year by Institutional Investor's RIA Intel]()
1 Aug, 2024AWM Recognized as RIA of the Year by Institutional Investor's RIA Intel
Angeles Wealth Management celebrates its recognition as RIA Intel's registered investment advisor (RIA) of the Year in the "$1 billion - $10 billion assets under management (AUM)" category.
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![Geopolitics is Back to Break Markets' Stride]()
22 Jul, 2024Geopolitics is Back to Break Markets' Stride
"For thirty years, investors have benefitted from the greatest era of globalization and geopolitical stability the world has seen," said Michael Rosen, chief investment officer of Angeles Investments in Santa Monica.
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![2nd Quarter 2024 - Verschlimmbesserung]()
8 Jul, 20242nd Quarter 2024 - Verschlimmbesserung
Investors make two big mistakes in assessing the risks of volatility and liquidity in equities. Solving for one problem creates a far bigger one, a notion captured by this mouthful of a German word, Verschlimmbesserung.
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![Here's Where Money Managers are Seeking Income at Mid-Year as Rates Stay High]()
5 Jul, 2024Here's Where Money Managers are Seeking Income at Mid-Year as Rates Stay High
The prospect of "higher for longer" rates has made short-term fixed income assets especially attractive. In a recent CNBC article, our CIO, Michael Rosen, discussed how we're using collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) in portfolios.
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![June 2024 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Jul, 2024June 2024 Global Market Index Performance
Global equity and bond returns were mostly positive in June. The S&P 500 returned 3.6%, the MSCI ACWI increased 1.9%, and developed non-U.S. equities (MSCI EAFE) fell -1.6%. In the U.S., growth stocks significantly outperformed value.
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![Advisors See Financial Literacy As Key Step For Women Clients]()
25 Jun, 2024Advisors See Financial Literacy As Key Step For Women Clients
Chloe Wohlforth highlighted Angeles Wealth's approach to enhancing financial literacy for women. She emphasized how our advisors remain accessible, helping our clients access the information they need to achieve their long-term wealth goals.
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![A Backdoor Roth and 2 More Ways to Save on Taxes]()
10 Jun, 2024A Backdoor Roth and 2 More Ways to Save on Taxes
Safeguarding family wealth across generations requires careful planning, particularly when implementing optimal tax strategies. In a piece written by our managing director Rick Nott, he explores three crucial, lesser-known, strategies.
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![Will We See a Global Tax on Billionaires?]()
5 Jun, 2024Will We See a Global Tax on Billionaires?
Our managing director Rick Nott points out for Susan Lipp that U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's opposition to a global wealth tax on billionaires aligns with America's values of capitalism and entrepreneurship.
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![Advisors Name the Most Overlooked Financial Issues During Divorce Proceedings]()
5 Jun, 2024Advisors Name the Most Overlooked Financial Issues During Divorce Proceedings
"It's not just about investing, but they need to also provide emotional support and empathy to their clients during this difficult time in addition to offering practical financial advice," says our partner and head of the New York office Harry Grand.
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![Emerging-Market Stocks' Latest Bout of Weakness Likely Won't Last]()
5 Jun, 2024Emerging-Market Stocks' Latest Bout of Weakness Likely Won't Last
"EM markets as a whole have been less profitable. They have lower valuations, but that's because they should have lower valuations," Rosen said. He also notes the consistent outperformance & reliability of the U.S. compared to international markets.
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![May 2024 Global Market Index Performance]()
3 Jun, 2024May 2024 Global Market Index Performance
Global equity and bond returns were positive in May. The S&P 500 returned 5.0%, the MSCI ACWI increased 4.1%, and developed non-U.S. equities (MSCI EAFE) rose 3.9%. In the U.S., growth stocks significantly outperformed value while small cap...
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![AWM Speaker Series Featuring Bestselling Author Morgan Housel]()
10 May, 2024AWM Speaker Series Featuring Bestselling Author Morgan Housel
We are pleased to continue this series with a live fireside chat with bestselling author Morgan Housel, and our esteemed hosts, Angeles Wealth senior advisors Ann Deaton and Rick Nott.
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![Beach Reading]()
8 May, 2024Beach Reading
I'm happy to go to the beach year-round, but it's now really becoming beach weather, so I have five new book suggestions for your next trip to the beach.NonfictionThe Blue Machine, Helen CzerskiWe ...
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