In September, most asset classes saw a slight upward trajectory, except for commodities, which have continued to slip since July:U.S. real estate maintained its momentum, with the IYR index gaining +3.07%, as favorable mortgage rates and sustained demand persisted. Global equities extended their advance, with the ACWX world stock index rising +2.64% and the S&P 500 climbing +2.10%, driven by positive economic data.Bonds delivered solid returns, with the BND index up +1.31%, as yields remained...| RCM Alternatives
Kicking off in the third quarter, the month of July delivered a moderately positive performance across the major asset classes. There were not exceedingly great gains, but mostly, all were above the red, with only a couple suffering from declines. Commodities retreated, with the GSG index slipping -2.89% and falling to the bottom of the chart. Though relatively strong initially, they have begun to lose their luster coming off the 2nd and starting this 3rd quarter. Managed futures strategies t...| RCM Alternatives
In June 2024, most asset classes delivered positive returns, with U.S. stocks leading the pack:U.S. equities showed strong performance, with the S&P 500 climbing +3.53%, continuing the positive momentum from May. This robust growth in the domestic market contrasts with the slight decline in World stocks, which fell by -0.43%.U.S. Real Estate maintained its upward trajectory, gaining +1.88% in June, following a strong showing in May; this suggests a continued recovery in the property market de...| RCM Alternatives
April represented a step back following March's gains, aside from Managed Futures being the star of the show this month.Commodities demonstrated resilience, posting a modest +0.95% growth despite the turbulence induced by the prospects of normalizing financial conditions. This volatility led to portfolio recalibration across sectors.Managed futures strategies once more, demonstrating relative resilience, advancing +1.99% through balanced long-short exposures, and leveraging their flexible fra...| RCM Alternatives
