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As investors in Europe, we need to see this 3-part solution
We are not optimistic that a political solution can be delivered, but at least we’ve begun to see the ECB act as a provider of liquidity.
Manager Commentary Atlas Capital on 18 Jan 2012
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The changing landscape for Treasury securities and inflationary expectations
We believe that TIPS have a significant place in portfolios to protect against inflationary erosion of the monetary base.
Manager Commentary Atlas Capital on 15 Sep 2011
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Right now, Europe's problems trump those of the U.S. - Atlas Capital
Covestor model manager Albert Gutierrez of Atlas Capital Advisors was recently a guest on News@7. Albert manages Covestor's Broad ETF and Merger Arb models. The Broad ETF model is extremely diverse, representing approximately 80% of the investable universe of equity securities. Indices are measured with a value score and momentum score. The Merger Arb model focuses on US takeover targets ... read more
Manager Spotlight Frank on 28 Jul 2011
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Stocks now look attractive vs. 10 year Treasuries - Atlas Capital
Author: Atlas Capital Covestor model: Broad ETF Disclosure: None We are long term investors who frown on market timing strategies. We’re more interested in identifying value propositions available in the capital markets. Equities currently remain attractive versus 10yr Treasuries. Corporate earnings, as expressed in the S&P 500 earnings yield, are now (as of 6/11) ... read more
Manager Commentary Frank on 18 Jul 2011
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Bill Ackman and Covestor's Atlas Capital bullish on Family Dollar (FDO)
Bill Ackman of Pershing Square recently used the Ira Sohn Conference to present his investment thesis for Family Dollar Stores (NYSE: FDO). According to Google Finance, Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Family Dollar) operates a chain of more than 6,800 general merchandise retail discount stores in 44 states, providing primarily consumers with a selection of priced ... read more
Positions Frank on 4 Jul 2011
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Where's the money flowing into (and out of) ETFs?
SymmetricInfo.org creates tools that help investors understand and visualize complex economic and financial concepts. They recently released a very helpful tool for visualizing ETF capital flows, which shows where money is flowing in and out of in the exchange traded fund (ETF) universe. Users can drill down to any level they want (sector, region) and ... read more
Smarter Investing Frank on 29 Jun 2011
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We're moving to overweight Europe - Atlas Capital
Author: Jonathan Tunney, Atlas Capital Covestor models: Broad ETF, MergerArb Disclosure: Long VGK Most markets performed well in 1Q2011 despite continued European sovereign debt concerns, spreading Mid-East/North Africa (MENA) societal upheaval and Japan’s triple disaster. Crude oil moved above $100/barrel in sympathy with concerns of potential flow interruptions associated with the changing MENA landscape. Commodities ... read more
Manager Commentary Mick Weinstein on 22 Apr 2011
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