Phil Voelker

Market Extract: Equity Gains, Inflation, Sensationalized GDP

What’s going on in the market today, and how might your business, your portfolios, and your clients be impacted? The Market Extract aims to provide a condensed, clear, and highly relevant view, with insights from Advanced Asset Management Advisors’ investment committee to you.  Last week saw equity market gains (S&P 500 +1.16%) with firm bond …

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The GameStop Canary – What Advisors Can Take Away from the GME Short Squeeze

Just when you thought things were settling down from 2020, another volatility event snaps us back to reality – the market is truly unpredictable. 2021 has kicked off with a bang, most recently with the GameStop short squeeze that the media reports has pitted Wall Street Hedge Fund managers against a contingent of retail investors …

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Why Dividend Portfolios are Lagging in 2020

There’s nothing worse than explaining underperformance to clients.  For better or for worse, investors tend to look at the S&P 500 as a universal benchmark for their portfolio performance, regardless of risk profile. And being anchored on the S&P 500 can create problems in perception, beyond the typical risk and reward conversation that’s all too …

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