The Wall Street Journal - Hank Smith, Head of Investment Strategy, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about recent moves in the market. However, the market can’t stay down for long as investors continue to step in to purchase the discounted shares when prices dip. “At some point, buy the dip is not going to Read More →
Barron's - Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith spoke with Barron’s about the sudden rise of bond yields and what that means for equity markets. Smith stated, “If that 10 year hits 2% by year-end, either the economy better be booming like it was in the second quarter or the equity markets are not going to Read More →
PGA Member Parks Price of the Country Club of York in York, Pa., won the 24th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic at Sunnybrook Golf Club in dramatic fashion by draining a long birdie putt on the first sudden death playoff hole to top Zac Oakley, Bidermann G.C., and Brett Walker, Sunnybrook G.C. Click to read PGA Read More →
Bloomberg - Hank Smith, Head of Investment Strategy, spoke with Caroline Hyde, Romaine Bostick, and Taylor Riggs on Bloomberg Markets: The Close about the possible impact of different policy changes on the market. Hank states, “We cannot have policies that put breaks on the economy,” when discussing potential headwinds going into 2022. Click Here to Read More →
Fox Business News – Head of Investment Strategy Hank Smith spoke with Dagen McDowell on Fox Business News about his bullish outlook for the markets amid massive monetary and fiscal stimulus and vaccine success. Smith advocates to stay invested as, “These tailwinds aren't dissipating anytime soon.” Click Here to View the Clip
The Wall Street Journal - Hank Smith Head of Investment Strategy spoke with The Wall Street Journal as the U.S. markets increased Wednesday after concerns about rising interest rates were eased after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen alleviated fears when she clarified her statement from earlier in the week. Hank stated, “It’s hard for this market Read More →
The Bond Buyer - Hank Smith Head of Investment Strategy spoke with The Bond Buyer as positive economic data caused U.S. Treasuries to weaken and money poured into municipal bond funds. When discussing wage inflation, Hank stated, “the macro forces that have kept inflation low for the past 25 years, are still in place. Globalization Read More →
The Bond Buyer - Hank Smith, Head of Investment Strategy, spoke with Aaron Weitzman and Lynne Funk about the role of financial markets in potentially forcing the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. While the Fed expects to keep rates anchored near zero through 2023, Hank sees economic conditions improving quicker. And the Fed will Read More →
The Bond Buyer Podcast - Hank Smith, Head of Investment Strategy, spoke with Gary Siegel of The Bond Buyer Podcast to discuss the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the ongoing pandemic, inflation, and economic growth. Smith states, “at some point the Fed will have to acknowledge the economy may really take off.” Click Here to Listen
Barron's - Hank Smith, Head of Investment Strategy, spoke with Barron's about recent stock market conditions and certain companies that stumbled as the broader market rallied. "In some respects I welcome a downdraft," Smith stated. "It creates opportunities for new money to get in." Click to read article
