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Mar 2, 2017
Dow 21,000+; Forward P/E on S&P 500 ~18!!!
To say that the broader equity market is “extended” is an understatement.
Jan 25, 2017
Crisis In Wall Street Stock Research; The Solution? Independent Investment Research
Image Source: Sam Valadi. The dot-com bubble showed how conflicts of interests can sometimes “muddy” the waters when it comes to getting a fair and unbiased opinion on a stock from a Wall Street analyst. Today, a new conflict of interest is brewing. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that sometimes “analysts say ‘buy’ to win special access for their clients” with top executives. Bloomberg followed up the Journal’s article with one of its own. Let’s examine what’s going on.
Jan 15, 2017
The Coming “Goldman Sachs Era”
Image Source: Jussi. Valuentum covers recent developments in the financials sector, including hopes for a relaxation of certain prohibitive Dodd-Frank rules that, if repealed, could pave the way for improved economic returns across the banking sector during the Trump administration. A look back at the month of September 2008, and how Goldman Sachs may very well shape the financial markets during the next few years are two other areas in the piece. Financials stocks have come roaring back since Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States. We've participated.
Dec 10, 2016
Image: Returns Following the Trump Victory
The stock market is at all-time highs…again. Optimism about what the Trump administration might bring is the main driver, and many are pointing to reduced corporate taxes, translating to higher dividend payments, as reasons to be even more optimistic.
Oct 27, 2016
Podcast: Why ETFs and Roasting the Banks
The Valuentum analyst team talks about why we don't like the business models of banking entities, why they are currently destroying economic value, but also why the team includes exposure in the Best Ideas Newsletter portfolio. What gives? Find out in this ~9 minute podcast.
Oct 17, 2016
Breaking the Bank…
Image Source: Tony Webster. The fragility of the global banking system is not to be taken lightly…
Oct 13, 2016
Understanding the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Designation
Let's examine why the Economist (magazine) calls the CFA the gold standard in the investment industry.
Sep 30, 2016
Deutsche Bank Another Example of Necessary Confidence in Banking Sector
Recent developments at Deutsche Bank have reminded us yet again of the unique dynamic banks need to continue functioning properly.
Aug 29, 2016
The Banking Industry Is All About Confidence
Image Source: 401(K) 2012. The “5 Cs of credit” — character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions — is a widely-followed framework and generally-accepted guideline for lending to consumers, but for corporate entities, we think another C is much more important: confidence.
Jul 5, 2016
The Next Banking Crisis? No… Well, Not Yet.
Image Source: Berit Watkin. We’re hearing about run-on-the-bank dynamics in the UK. We think a market disruption may be nigh, but then again, it might not. “Things” are still developing.


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