Daily Archives: March 31, 2021

The ETF Portfolio Strategist: 31 March 2021

Introducing A New Strategy: Global Momentum

Starting with the next update of our proprietary strategies, Global Momentum (G.B16.MOM) will join the party. In line with the other two prop strategies, G.B16.MOM will use our standard 16-ETF opportunity set that spans the major asset classes on a global basis. The difference: G.B16.MOM will use price momentum as a risk-management tool (vs. return volatility and drawdown for the other two strategies).

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Deep-Value ETF Report: 31 March 2021

Despite a general rise in global markets over the past year, the well never runs dry in the search for out-of-favor assets. Whether these assets are value traps or opportunities is the enduring question. But at least we have a good starting point: trailing 5-year returns.

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Macro Briefing: 31 March 2021

* Biden’s plan aims for major boost of gov’t spending as share of US economy
* Here are details of Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan set for release today
* Buildup of Russian forces near Ukraine border ‘concerning,” says US official
* US 10-year Treasury yield on track for 3rd straight quarterly rise
* China’s services and manufacturing sectors post stronger growth in March
* China’s currency set for biggest monthly decline vs. US dollar in over 1-1/2 years
* Political and health crises rock Brazil, South America’s largest economy
* UK GDP increased more than expected in Q4
* US Consumer Confidence Index jumps in March to one-year high
* US home prices up 11.2% in Jan vs. year-ago level–fastest gain in 15 years: