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Our Perspective on the Markets

At RVP, we believe the best investors are the most disciplined investors, and that a well-defined financial plan — often codified in a formal investment policy statement — is the foundation of a good strategic asset allocation plan. Experience has shown us that a good strategic asset allocation is the key to prudent decision-making, which can, in turn, support performance over the long run.

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The Risks of Market Timing

Nobody can reliably predict how markets will perform in the next six, 12, or 24 months. However, we have a very good sense of how markets grow and function over longer periods of time, and this long-term perspective is central to our work developing portfolios on behalf of our clients. As advisors, our objective is to build portfolios that allow our clients to capture the market’s long-term trajectory while managing short-term risk.

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A Bulldog Fund That Bites Bigger Than It Barks

Of the more than 5,000 mutual funds, ETFs and closed-end funds in today’s universe, the overwhelming majority are somewhat cookie cutter alternatives to an easily accessible index, which makes it difficult for investors to uncover truly unique funds for their overall investment strategy [Read more…] about A Bulldog Fund That Bites Bigger Than It Barks

4 Closed-End Fund Picks as Rates Rise, Discounts Widen

Fixed-income closed-end funds have been falling in price for the past few weeks as rates rise, borrowing costs increase and investors flee… Read article on Barrons

Fixed-income CEFs on sale as rates rise

Relative Value Partners founder Maury Fertig names two floating-rate bond funds which should be able to adjust as rates rise… Read article on Seeking Alpha

Lofty Closed-End Premiums Touch Off Alarm Bells

Investors hungry for income have driven up to lofty levels the premiums on dozens of closed-end funds, exposing investors to steep, sudden losses and prompting one prominent manager to warn investors away from his own funds…

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Durable Income Strategy Investor Letter – October 2016

For the first nine months of 2016, the Durable Income Strategy performed well. Durable Income generated a 16.64% net return vs the Barclays High Yield Index Benchmark return of 15.11% [Read more…] about Durable Income Strategy Investor Letter – October 2016

Patience Rewarded – Investor Newsletter – 2016 Q3

For all the ongoing market concerns, the 3rd quarter ended with higher asset values. At the start of the year, we felt strongly that the economy was not going to slide into a recession and the FOMC would not raise rates four times [Read more…] about Patience Rewarded – Investor Newsletter – 2016 Q3

Wells Fargo’s Troubles Create Buying Opportunity

As investors, we are always searching for a stable and attractive yield without taking excessive risk. Currently, we seek opportunities that can provide an attractive return even as the Fed may raise short-term rates by a modest 25 basis points this December [Read more…] about Wells Fargo’s Troubles Create Buying Opportunity

Why Are Yield-Starved Investors Ignoring Closed-End Funds?

Closed-end funds (CEFs) sometimes get lost in the never ending expanse of investment options. That certainly seems to be the case in recent months, as yield-starved investors continue to gobble up risky debt with coupons at all-time lows while ignoring safer plays in the fixed income CEF market [Read more…] about Why Are Yield-Starved Investors Ignoring Closed-End Funds?

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