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The Era of Zero Commissions has Arrived – So What?
On October 1, brokerage company Charles Schwab announced that it would stop charging commissions for certain securities transactions. Schwab’s rate had been $4.95 for online trades, so the impact of going to zero on revenue wasn’t huge for the firm. The same could not...
Peloton Capital Management Claims Compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards
Peloton Capital Management[1] claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). Additionally, the firm has been audited and verified by The Spaulding Group, a leading performance measurement services firm in the investment management...
Peloton 2019 Q3 Recap & Outlook
Two years in a row, September has proven to be less bad for stocks than its infamous reputation warned. The S&P 500 gained 1.9% last month, which was enough to push the index just into the black for the quarter. For the year, the S&P 500 has gained 20.6%....
Recessionitis
The suffix itis denotes a physical malady characterized by inflammation: bronchitis, rhinitis, gastroenteritis, etc. If your doctor diagnoses you with something -itis, she might then recommend a treatment aimed at reducing the inflammation. Perhaps the goal is to make...
Market Volatility: A Proven Playbook For Investors
Triggers for market volatility have historically taken several broad forms, including changes in growth and inflation expectations, policy uncertainty in Washington, geopolitical risks, and quarterly earnings announcements. The market turmoil we are experiencing today...