S&P 500 earnings in the first quarter were significantly impacted by negative performance in the energy sector. In our Market Perspective we examine Q1 earnings excluding energy and observe reasonably healthy results.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for June. This month we dive deeper into equity market year-to-date returns and discuss the narrow leadership that has re-emerged, primarily from several large technology companies.
This month we analyze first quarter earnings and dig into the impact of oil prices. As we have suggested, markets ultimately trade on earnings, and this quarter the picture has been clouded by the rapid decline in the energy sector.
This presentation looks at the health of manufacturing in the USA including factors that may impact expansion of manufacturing including government policies as well as slow growth in emerging markets in Asia
S&P 500 earnings in the first quarter were significantly impacted by negative performance in the energy sector. In our Market Perspective we examine Q1 earnings excluding energy and observe reasonably healthy results.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for June. This month we dive deeper into equity market year-to-date returns and discuss the narrow leadership that has re-emerged, primarily from several large technology companies.
This month we analyze first quarter earnings and dig into the impact of oil prices. As we have suggested, markets ultimately trade on earnings, and this quarter the picture has been clouded by the rapid decline in the energy sector.
This presentation looks at the health of manufacturing in the USA including factors that may impact expansion of manufacturing including government policies as well as slow growth in emerging markets in Asia
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for August. Due to the recent rebound in quarterly corporate earnings, this month we explore the importance of this fundamental underpinning to the equity markets.
Highlights
• As last newsletter predicted, manufacturing recovery has begun.
• Yet, exports will continue to stay depressed, SMEs will take a while to feel the positive swing.
• Prospects for emerging economies brighten, capital flows in.
• Inflows are notoriously fickle, so watch out for any turnaround if political factors disappoint.
India: Kal, aaj aur kal
The numbers are coming in clearer every month as Indian manufacturing recovers, thanks to strong domestic demand, due in large part to money from the pay commission, NREGS, high support prices for agri products last year etc. The fiscal stimulus began much before the global crisis hit India. We are not in anyway close to double digit growth, but the slump does seem to be over. Meanwhile, the stock market believes that all is well with the world, which isn’t true, of course, and if the election outcome disappoints in a fractured mandate, expect a rude shock once again.
The Small Business Health Index erode further during the current month and has prompted D&B to become a bit more cautious on the economic outlook. Abnormally poor weather remains a factor and therefore Q2 readings will provide a better assessment of the underlying strength of the recovery. Employment growth is expected to continue to rebound in March with payroll employment growth of close to 200,000. The Business Health Tracker remains at record levels and is up 5% y-o-y reflecting once again the strong balance sheet health of the private sector.
The SVB Asset Management Economic Report, Q1 2017, is a review of and outlook on economic and market factors that impact global markets and business health.
In this edition, the team discusses the Fed's recent activity and its intentions to raise benchmark interest rates three times in 2017. The report also focuses on how the new U.S. administration will impact domestic and global economies.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for December. This month we explore a variety of factors potentially driving markets and evaluate the risks and rewards lying beneath the surface.
Monthly Market Perspective - January 2017Mark Biegel
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for January. This month, with the transition in Washington upon us, we reflect on what impact prior presidential cycles had on markets, and assess how this one may turn out.
A review of Q4 2015 corporate earnings reveals a significant slowdown in revenue and earnings growth. While these developments have been affected by the sharp decline in commodity prices,they may reveal early signs of recessionary conditions.
The U.S. Tech sector’s new record high has brought back memories of the dot-com bubble. But unlike then,
today’s Tech sector is not propped up by fanciful talk. It’s led by companies that are truly transforming the
economy and our lives.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for August. Due to the recent rebound in quarterly corporate earnings, this month we explore the importance of this fundamental underpinning to the equity markets.
Highlights
• As last newsletter predicted, manufacturing recovery has begun.
• Yet, exports will continue to stay depressed, SMEs will take a while to feel the positive swing.
• Prospects for emerging economies brighten, capital flows in.
• Inflows are notoriously fickle, so watch out for any turnaround if political factors disappoint.
India: Kal, aaj aur kal
The numbers are coming in clearer every month as Indian manufacturing recovers, thanks to strong domestic demand, due in large part to money from the pay commission, NREGS, high support prices for agri products last year etc. The fiscal stimulus began much before the global crisis hit India. We are not in anyway close to double digit growth, but the slump does seem to be over. Meanwhile, the stock market believes that all is well with the world, which isn’t true, of course, and if the election outcome disappoints in a fractured mandate, expect a rude shock once again.
The Small Business Health Index erode further during the current month and has prompted D&B to become a bit more cautious on the economic outlook. Abnormally poor weather remains a factor and therefore Q2 readings will provide a better assessment of the underlying strength of the recovery. Employment growth is expected to continue to rebound in March with payroll employment growth of close to 200,000. The Business Health Tracker remains at record levels and is up 5% y-o-y reflecting once again the strong balance sheet health of the private sector.
The SVB Asset Management Economic Report, Q1 2017, is a review of and outlook on economic and market factors that impact global markets and business health.
In this edition, the team discusses the Fed's recent activity and its intentions to raise benchmark interest rates three times in 2017. The report also focuses on how the new U.S. administration will impact domestic and global economies.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for December. This month we explore a variety of factors potentially driving markets and evaluate the risks and rewards lying beneath the surface.
Monthly Market Perspective - January 2017Mark Biegel
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for January. This month, with the transition in Washington upon us, we reflect on what impact prior presidential cycles had on markets, and assess how this one may turn out.
A review of Q4 2015 corporate earnings reveals a significant slowdown in revenue and earnings growth. While these developments have been affected by the sharp decline in commodity prices,they may reveal early signs of recessionary conditions.
The U.S. Tech sector’s new record high has brought back memories of the dot-com bubble. But unlike then,
today’s Tech sector is not propped up by fanciful talk. It’s led by companies that are truly transforming the
economy and our lives.
Thomson Reuters This Week in Earnings report on the S&P 500's earnings.
You can subscribe to more earnings reports here: http://www.trpropresearch.com/subscribe/
Please note: if you use our earnings data, please source Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2013 Q3 resultsDeloitte UK
Find out more at http://www.deloitte.co.uk/cfosurvey
A new mood of confidence pervades the third quarter CFO Survey. Chief Financial Officers see fewer risks in the global economy and greater opportunities for expansion.
Key findings:
- CFOs' perceptions of external macro and financial risk have hit three-year lows.
- The financing environment for corporates has improved still further. Cost of credit is at its lowest and availability at its highest since the survey began in 2007.
- 54% of CFOs say now is a good time to take greater risk onto their balance sheet, a six-year high.
- Austerity is out and expansion is coming in. Cost control and cash conservation are moving out of favour. Expansion is, once again, the top priority for corporates.
About the Deloitte CFO Survey:
The Deloitte CFO Survey, launched in 2007, is a quarterly survey of Chief Financial Officers and Group Finance Directors of major UK companies. Over 300 CFOs, mainly from FTSE 350 companies, have joined the CFO Survey panel. The Survey captures shifts in UK CFOs' opinions on valuations, risks and financing and has become a benchmark for gauging financial attitudes of major corporate users of capital.
The Deloitte CFO Survey has been widely quoted in the media and is firmly established with policymakers. The Bank of England has cited the CFO Survey several times in its publications such as the quarterly Inflation Report and the monthly Trends in Lending report. The findings have also been quoted in the minutes of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee meetings.
Following an impressive bounce back from February lows, the durability of the current bull market remains suspect. The benefits of the recent rally appear limited to the large cap, defensive sectors of the market. In prior market cycles, this has portended that the latter stages of a bull market are fast approaching and as such, caution is warranted.
EY Global Capital Confidence Barometer (12th Edition)EY
Innovation, complexity and disruption define the new M&A market.
Our 12th Global Capital Confidence Barometer finds the global M&A market maintaining the positive momentum that developed during 2014. For the first time in five years, more than half our respondents are planning acquisitions in the next 12 months, as deal pipelines continue to expand.
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2014 Q1 resultsDeloitte UK
Find out more at http://www.deloitte.co.uk/cfosurvey
Record risk appetite: Greater confidence about growth in the UK and euro area is supporting corporate investment.
This is the 27th quarterly survey of chief financial officers and group finance directors of major companies in the UK.
The Q1 2014 survey took place between 6th and 24th March.
126 CFOs participated, including the CFOs of 27 FTSE 100 and 45 FTSE 250 companies. The rest were CFOs of other UK-listed companies, large private companies and UK subsidiaries of major companies listed overseas. The combined market value of the 80 UK-listed companies surveyed is £570 billion, or approximately 26% of the UK quoted equity market.
The Deloitte CFO Survey is the only survey of major corporate users of capital that gauges attitudes to valuations, risk and financing.
Monthly Market Perspective - June 2016David Berger
The drivers of short-term market moves can be vastly different from those which underpin the cycles of longer-term market direction. This month we examine a variety of these factors.
As the debate about future economic growth continues, we provide selected excerpts from Q4 earnings transcripts. Quotes from CEO's of companies across multiple industries. Excluding energy and manufacturing, most CEO's indicated a positive growth outlook for their respective companies and industries.
Attached please find our monthly market perspectives piece for September. In light of the recent market volatility, we outline alternative investments, in particular market neutral investments. Currently, our preference is to use market neutral strategies for portfolio defense. In today’s market conditions, particularly in fixed income, traditional asset allocation strategies comprised solely of stocks and bonds may be challenged to provide an adequate balance of investment risk and return.
This month we attempt to look past the recent “headlines” affecting international markets and analyze the facts. As you will note, despite the volatility, we believe international investing still makes sense for long term investors.
Our May Market Perspective identifies and discusses the potential weaknesses in several traditional "safe" sectors within the equity markets-healthcare and utilities.
We examine the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations. More specifically, we explore the dynamics of the strength of the US dollar vs. currencies around the world and the impact this has had on asset values. There are a variety of reasons for the recent dollar strength, which we examine in more detail in the slides that follow.
Following several years of relatively benign capital market volatility, it appears wider swings may finally be upon us. January produced multiple moves up and down in excess of 3%. Market Perspectives explores the meaning behind the volatility and how we may seek to take advantage of it.
As we look ahead to 2015, we review some of the themes we highlighted in 2014. While some of our strategies played out well last year, some are still developing. We expect our valuation discipline will continue to serve as a valuable guide in the new year and beyond.
Recently commodity prices have fallen to multi-year lows. Read our December Market Perspective to learn how these dramatic price movements may impact consumers, industries and companies.
Biegel Waller Investment Advisory Market Perspective David Berger
While the U.S. asset purchase program came to an end last month, we expect easy money policies around the globe to continue well into the future. We anticipate global leaders will remain focused on fighting deflationary forces with sufficient liquidity, which should help global asset prices.
Domestic small cap equities are trading at significantly elevated valuation levels. This month we highlight some of the key data points relating to this overvaluation.
Our April "Slides of the Month" discuss the recent run up in prices of dividend paying stocks. We identify favorable values in cyclically oriented stocks which are better positioned to benefit from additional economic growth.
Biegel Waller Investment Advisory March 2014 CommentaryDavid Berger
In our March 2014 commentary we highlight the importance of corporate earnings to the strength of the economy and the equity markets. The value of revenue growth is discussed as profit margins have already been enhanced by cost cutting and lower capital spending.
Biegel Waller Investment Advisory December 2013 Slides of the MonthDavid Berger
Biegel Waller Investment Advisory's Slides of the Month for December, 2013 are now available. This month we examine international equity markets. We welcome your comments and the chance to discuss them further with you.
Introduction to Indian Financial System ()Avanish Goel
The financial system of a country is an important tool for economic development of the country, as it helps in creation of wealth by linking savings with investments.
It facilitates the flow of funds form the households (savers) to business firms (investors) to aid in wealth creation and development of both the parties
What price will pi network be listed on exchangesDOT TECH
The rate at which pi will be listed is practically unknown. But due to speculations surrounding it the predicted rate is tends to be from 30$ — 50$.
So if you are interested in selling your pi network coins at a high rate tho. Or you can't wait till the mainnet launch in 2026. You can easily trade your pi coins with a merchant.
A merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive quantities till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
What website can I sell pi coins securely.DOT TECH
Currently there are no website or exchange that allow buying or selling of pi coins..
But you can still easily sell pi coins, by reselling it to exchanges/crypto whales interested in holding thousands of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell to these crypto whales and holders of pi..
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners and pi merchants stands in between the miners and the exchanges.
How can I sell my pi coins?
Selling pi coins is really easy, but first you need to migrate to mainnet wallet before you can do that. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
Tele-gram.
@Pi_vendor_247
where can I find a legit pi merchant onlineDOT TECH
Yes. This is very easy what you need is a recommendation from someone who has successfully traded pi coins before with a merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold thousands of pi coins before the open mainnet.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with
@Pi_vendor_247
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
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#pinetwork
how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins effectively (from 50 - 100k pi)DOT TECH
Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
Pi has not yet been launched on any exchange because we are currently using the confined Mainnet. The planned launch date for Pi is June 28, 2026.
Reselling to investors who want to hold until the mainnet launch in 2026 is currently the sole way to sell.
Consequently, right now. All you need to do is select the right pi network provider.
Who is a pi merchant?
An individual who buys coins from miners on the pi network and resells them to investors hoping to hang onto them until the mainnet is launched is known as a pi merchant.
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I'll provide you the Telegram username
@Pi_vendor_247
Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant. I and my friends has traded more than 6000pi coins successfully
Tele-gram
@Pi_vendor_247
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In India, financial inclusion remains a critical challenge, with a significant portion of the population still unbanked. Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have emerged as key players in bridging this gap by providing financial services to those often overlooked by traditional banking institutions. This article delves into how NBFCs are fostering financial inclusion and empowering the unbanked.
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Market Perspective-November 2015
1. Market Perspectives – November 2015
Experience Insight Impact
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Overview: With third quarter earnings season nearly complete, and a market
rally having erased much of late summer correction, valuations once again
stand close to relative market highs. In this month’s Market Perspectives, we
not only offer an update on corporate earnings growth, but also scrutinize the
expected earnings growth rate in 2016 and compare it to current market
valuations. This will serve as a guide for investment strategy.
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2. Experience Insight Impact
What Sort of Earnings Growth Have We Seen?
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• With 3rd quarter earnings
reports almost complete, S&P
500 earnings declined 4.69%
year over year.
• As shown, Energy and Materials
sectors have been impacted by
significantly lower global
commodity prices, and this
continues to negatively impact
S&P earnings growth. The
Financial sector is still battling
lower global interest rates.
• However, Industrials, Consumer
Staples, and Utilities earnings
have also turned negative.
Instead of a few struggling
sectors, half of the S&P sectors
are experiencing declining
earnings.Source: Bloomberg
3. Experience Insight Impact
How Are Companies Performing Excluding The Energy Sector?
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• This chart shows the overall
S&P 500 earnings growth
excluding the Energy sector.
Even without the headwinds of
$50/bbl oil, the remaining S&P
500 companies are still only
generating an anemic +2.0%
growth rate.
• Slower earnings growth ex-
Energy confirms there are
other issues at play. For
example, companies are citing
the strong dollar hurting
exports. Also, manufacturing
sectors are fighting against
high inventory levels due to
slower global demand.
Source: Bloomberg
4. Experience Insight Impact
What Does the Market Expect for the Future?
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• This chart shows both the historical and
estimated quarterly earnings growth
over a two year period from Q3 2014 to
Q3 2016.
• Historical earnings growth is represented
on the left of the thin, vertical line and
future estimates for the next several
quarters are on right of the line. It
implies that analysts expect a v-shaped
recovery in earnings growth as we
progress into 2016.
• In fact, Q3 2016 S&P earnings are
estimated to reach approximately +10%,
a strong outlook despite global growth
concerns. It is worth noting that analysts
are typically overly optimistic and tend
to revise earnings downward as the year
progresses.
Source: Bloomberg
5. Experience Insight Impact
What Does the Market Expect Excluding Energy?
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• This chart again shows both the historical
and estimated quarterly earnings growth,
but here we exclude the Energy sector.
• Analysts’ expectations for higher earnings
growth in the second half of 2016 are not
driven by stable oil prices. As shown, the Q3
2016 S&P earnings growth ex-Energy are
also forecasted to grow by 10%. Thus,
factors other than oil are expected to push
market earnings higher.
• With challenges like a strong dollar and
slowing global demand at play, true organic
growth may prove difficult.
Source: Bloomberg
6. Experience Insight Impact
Where is the Growth Coming From?
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• Analysts’ expectations for double-digit growth
rates are primarily driven by the Consumer
Discretionary and Information Technology
sectors.
• Consumer Discretionary earnings are expected
to bounce in 2016 vs. 2015 due to lower energy
prices, an improving labor market, rising home
prices, and low inflation.
• A Tech earnings bounce is uncertain. According
to JP Morgan, after stripping out Apple and
Google, overall Tech revenues have been as
weak as the Industrials sector.
• Profit margin expansion may be increasingly
difficult. Margins are near all time highs, and
labor markets are tightening.
Note: A large increase is expected in Materials
but the sector is much smaller relative to others
and its impact is less significant.
Source: JP Morgan
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FY FY
2015E 2016E
Telecom Services 70% 8%
Health Care 17% 19%
Financials 8% 8%
S&P 500 ex-Energy 7% 13%
Consumer Discretionary 7% 14%
Industrials 7% 7%
Information Technology 6% 14%
Utilities 5% 2%
Consumer Staples -1% 7%
S&P 500 -3% 16%
Materials -29% 60%
Energy -91% 364%
EPS Y/Y Growth
S&P 500 Consensus Sector Growth Estimates
7. Experience Insight Impact
What Are These Companies Saying?
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• Corporate outlooks during this earnings season
don’t necessarily support a rapid earnings
recovery.
• This chart aggregates changes in companies’
earnings outlooks compared to analysts’
estimates. For example, if a management team
issues quarterly guidance higher than the
consensus estimates, it’s included in the
“Revised Up” row.
• S&P 500 companies have issued far more
neutral and declining estimates for this quarter
and Q1 earnings than positive revisions.
• We would expect Consumer and Tech company
outlooks to be more positive, however they
have been just as neutral and negative as the
broad market. These earnings revisions appear
inconsistent with the growth leadership
expected for these sectors.
Source: Bloomberg.
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Q4/15 Q1/16 2016 % of Total
Revised Up 13 4 8 13%
Revised Down 57 25 12 48%
Neutral 35 24 17 39%
Total: 105 53 37 100%
Revised Up 6 3 1 11%
Revised Down 32 16 2 53%
Neutral 23 8 4 37%
Total: 61 27 7 100%
Revised Up 17 12 4 16%
Revised Down 56 25 4 42%
Neutral 53 29 2 42%
Total: 126 66 10 100%
Total # of U.S. Companies Issuing Earnings Outlooks
Comparison of New Forecasts vs. Consensus Estimates
`------------U.S. Technology------------
`------------U.S. Consumer Discretionary------------
`------------S&P 500------------
8. Experience Insight Impact
P/E Multiples Are High Relative to Uncertain Expectations
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• The green line represents the
trailing 12 month S&P 500 P/E
multiple over the last five years.
As illustrated, multiples have
been expanding for almost five
years, and at 18.6x today, they
are only slightly below the five
year peak of 18.9x hit this past
June.
• The purple line shows the S&P
forward earnings. Contrary to
valuation multiples, they have
stagnated and declined slightly
over the past two years.
• It appears multiples have moved
far ahead of earnings. Investors
are depending on a v-shaped
recovery in earnings growth.
Source: Bloomberg
9. Conclusion
Experience Insight Impact
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Conclusion: The trend of rising earnings multiples continues despite concerns
that lower global demand is beginning to impact a broader segment of the
domestic economy. While questions remain as to whether or not slower or
negative growth in some sectors of the economy will spread, based on current
stock prices and valuations, market participants do not appear to be
concerned. We believe a more diversified portfolio with some measures of
downside protection remains appropriate.
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10. Opinions expressed in this commentary may change as conditions warrant and is for
informational purposes only. Information contained herein is not intended to be personal
investment advice for any specific person for any particular purpose. We utilize information
sources that we believe to be reliable but cannot guarantee the accuracy of those sources.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance; investing involves risk and may
result in loss of capital. Consider seeking advice from a professional before implementing
any investing strategy.
Experience Insight Impact
Disclaimer
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