I (Matt) feel very fortunate that I have been able to work at some of the best hedge funds in the world. After reflecting back on my experience, I wanted to share some observations. Matt’s 10 Market Observations from the Hedge Fund World: Predicting the future is very difficult. Humility and objectivity are vitally important….
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Writings
2024 Annual Letter
“Most people think things are going to get easier…. It never gets easier. So make yourself a person that ‘handles hard well’.” – Kara Lawson, Duke coach “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 Handle Hard Better 2024 was a year of…
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4Q 2024 Market Overview
Market Review In the fourth quarter, U.S. stocks returned 2.6% to finish the year up 23.8% overall. International stocks lagged in the fourth quarter with developed market and emerging market stocks down 7.5% and 8.0% respectively. The bar chart below highlights how much U.S. stocks have outperformed international stocks over every recent time period –…
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3Q 2024 Market Overview
Market Review In the third quarter, U.S. stocks returned 6.2% and developed international stocks bounced back to earn over 8%. Emerging markets were also up 8.24% for the quarter. I can’t remember a recent time when international stocks have outperformed US Stocks. There’s always a part of your portfolio that you hate and international has…
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2Q 2024 Market Overview
Market Review In the second quarter, U.S. stocks returned 3.2% and developed international stocks were down just under -1%. Emerging markets pulled their weight and were up over 5%. U.S. bonds were flat and REITs were down -1.5% for the quarter. We’re all familiar with the U.S. stock and bond markets, but just in case…
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1Q 2024 Market Overview
Market Review 1st quarter in the books. Let’s check out what transpired. U.S. stocks returned 10% and developed international stocks earned over 5%. U.S. bonds were up a hair at 0.8% and REITs were down -1.2%. While we all know this, it’s worth repeating: stocks are volatile and for the last 3 months they were…
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