Thoughts on Annuities
Generally speaking, Darrell & King does not see much value in annuities and other financial products. We have three main reasons for this view. First, the allure of annuities consists of a guaranteed rate of
Points Decline Perspective
The financial media quickly reminded us on Monday February 5, 2018 that the Dow Jones Industrial average endured its largest point decline ever. However, that was with a Dow around 26,000 points, which compares to
10 Year & 2 Year US Treasury Yields
At Darrell & King we watch a number of market statistics and quantitative indicators. One measurement we track is the 10 Year US Treasury Yield minus the Two Year US Treasury Yield. As you see
Major Indices Push Higher in 2017 but Could See More
At this time last year we wrote to you regarding the volatility experienced in the US stock markets during 2016. We cannot say the same about 2017. Though we do not expect you to be
S&P 500 Performance During 2009
We will frequently quote and reference some of the great research that comes out of our long-term primary client funds custodian, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. We often receive the question whether someone should be
Passive Investing Industry Supported By Massive S&P 500 Outperformance
Frequently the commentary on our website will analyze the musings of various investment luminaries. Recently, Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, penned a memo, which gained attention on a number of investment websites and
Cheap Eats Drive Home Run Stock Performance
The D&K Blog will periodically attempt to cover interesting companies and stocks. If I asked you whether Domino’s has outperformed FANG over the last eight years, would you have said yes? DPZ claims to be
Shift to Passive Investing Could Disrupt Market
The move to passive investing, into index funds and out of actively managed mutual funds, means more money flowing into the largest companies in the S&P 500. Are we witnessing a self-fulfilling prophecy where the
Reevaluating Interest Rate Path
Virtually every morning our investment committee engages in a lively exploration of many topics. These discussions range from viewpoints on the macro economic environment, to geopolitical issues, market trends, sector developments, company specific changes, etc.