Investment strategies in the rate cut cycle

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Why are Fed rate cuts relevant to you?

Yield Decline

As rates drop, cash yields above 5% will vanish.

Assets Up

Bonds and stocks, which usually rise as interest rates fall, are poised for gains.

Portfolio Tuning

Enhance returns by adjusting your stock-to-bond ratio and lowering cash holdings.

Assets deserve attention

Ride the wave of opportunity

US Treasuries

High yields won’t last

  • Opportunity: High current yields are temporary; ideal for timely investment.

  • Security: Offers significant security with low risk, suitable for large-volume investments.

  • Long-Term: The 20- year bond ETF(TLT)has a big potential.*


    *Based on the September 4, 2024 price of $97.75, with a historical high of $179.7.

Big Tech

Strong earnings, volatile prices

  • Earnings Stability: Exhibits robust earnings, though impacted by greater price volatility.

  • Risk: Be prepared for market-driven fluctuations.

  • Strategy: Consider regular investments in diversified tech ETFs like QQQ, balancing potential long-term gains against short-term volatility.


Small-Cap

Advantageous in low-rate environments

  • Rate Sensitivity: Typically outperforms larger companies during periods of declining interest rates.

  • Diverse Sectors: Spreads across finance, healthcare, industrials, tech, and consumer goods.

  • Low Barrier: Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), VB, DFSV allow easy access to nearly 2000 small-cap companies.

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