October is Known as a Volatile Month for Stocks, and This One Was No Different
October is traditionally known for volatility, if not downright disaster, when it comes to the stock market, and this October has lived up...
31 October, 2018
Investing Insights
NAFTA, Trade Wars, and Emerging Market Stocks
From March 2016 thru March 2018, emerging market stocks outpaced our domestic markets. But now, NAFTA and trade wars are pushing us ina...
23 August, 2018
Market Insights – Our Thoughts on Cryptocurrency After The Correction
The term “cryptocurrency” describes many different digital assets, to include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple, among others. Cryptocurrencies use blockchain technology and a...
10 July, 2018
Safe Is The New Risky… And Risky Is Still Risky
With equity markets trading close to their all-time highs it would be easy to assume that most stocks in the S&P 500 are...
09 July, 2018
Three Lessons Traders Can Learn from Investors
We’re proud to say that our Director of Investments, Todd Jones (CAIA), was recently quoted in the Forbes article “3 Lessons Traders Can Learn from...
06 April, 2018
Is Bitcoin Safe to Invest In?
The Bitcoin investing craze has created much controversy among “traditional investors." Do cryptocurrencies have a future as an investment vehicle?...
21 February, 2018
Another Day of Wild Market Swings: Should You Be Worried?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped another 1,000 points on Thursday after a week of sharp dips and brief, sporadic rebounds. So should...
09 February, 2018
Market Update: February 2018
Activity in global equities over the past three trading sessions (February 2nd, 5th, and 6th) is allegorical to forest fires, seeing steep daily...
07 February, 2018
Private Equity Due Diligence: An Art and a Science
Patrick Nolan, CAIA, Portfolio Manager - Private Markets — At Gratus Capital, my role includes sourcing and screening investments, conducting due diligence, negotiating...
15 December, 2017
Alternative Investments: Are they right for you?
Not so long ago, only the ultra-wealthy and large institutions such as banks and public pensions had access to alternative investment opportunities. Today,...
10 October, 2017