BTAL / BTAL: Underappreciated Alpha Producer

The rout in the U.S. bond market has deepened on growing anticipation of persistently high interest rates, sending shockwaves across the global econom more_horizontal

Wall Street delivered a downbeat show last week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logging worst weeks since March due to rising rate worries. more_horizontal

While the US stock market has delivered strong gains in recent years, it's important for investors to heed the warnings of seasoned professionals like more_horizontal

As markets navigate the typical end-of-summer lull, investors are increasingly exploring diversified strategies that help to protect their portfolios more_horizontal

The erosion of consumer savings, deteriorating profit margins, high interest rates and global economic uncertainties collectively contribute to the so more_horizontal

The Fed minutes released last week shed light on the discussions surrounding inflation and the need for further rate hikes. At the best case scenario, more_horizontal

While the stock market has defied expectations in 2023 and reached new heights, there are valid reasons to approach the current situation with caution more_horizontal

BTAL's main objective is to act as a hedge to stocks that can be valuable during times of market distress. While now may be a good time to own BTAL, t more_horizontal