Time to fade the Fed?

Published by Derek Benedet on Apr 15, 2020

Market Ethos – Time to fade the Fed? The S&P 500 just had its best week since 1974, on the back of improving signs in the COVID-19 health data and a little $2.3 trillion stimulus from the Fed. With half the bear market drop recouped, where to next? Our... Read more
Markets giveth and taketh

Published by Richardson GMP on Mar 16, 2020

This week’s Ethos is all about the current bear market.  An update on the recent drop, virus, plus thoughts on economic / earnings fallout.  Also included is a dive into what happened to bond ETFs after many separated from their NAVs last week.... Read more
Crude, Corona & Corrections

Published by Richardson GMP on Mar 09, 2020

Futures are limit down, yields are almost gone and oil has fallen 20% this morning. In this early morning revised Ethos we provide an update on the markets, oil, the virus, our correction/capitulation indicators and thoughts on portfolio strategy.... Read more
Investor Strategy: Air Pocket

Published by Richardson GMP on Mar 02, 2020

Often the most expensive sport in the world to play is ‘bottom fishing’. But it can also be very rewarding. The markets have just experienced the fastest correction in the history of the S&P 500. Find our latest Investor Strategy piece inside.... Read more
Risk-on and Risk-off - Fleeting

Published by Richardson GMP on Feb 24, 2020

The past few weeks have seen both risk-on and risk-off assets moving higher. We started writing this report with the view that it couldn’t last but enjoy it while it does. Well, it appears to be over already with risk-off carrying the day.... Read more
Loonie looks interesting

Published by Richardson GMP on Feb 18, 2020

In this week’s Ethos we dive into the loonie. After being one of the strongest currencies in 2019, it has taken a hit so far this year. On the bright side, it is looking rather resilient.... Read more
Earnings - where art thou?

Published by Richardson GMP on Feb 10, 2020

While virus headlines continue to dominate headlines, in this week’s Market Ethos we take a step back and focus on the fundamentals. The U.S. Q4 earnings season is about two-thirds complete, and growth appears fairly anemic.... Read more