Resources
Insights, research and news to keep you updated and informed on Madison's strategies and process. For Investment Strategy specific commentary, see our Investment Strategies & Solutions pages.
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Credit Analysis
History has taught us that even highly-rated bonds can quickly experience deteriorating credit quality and wreak havoc on a portfolio. Naturally, credit quality becomes a focus in weakening market conditions, but the importance of credit research in all market conditions must be considered.
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Portfolio Manager Q&A - Bill Ford
Reinhart Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Bill Ford discusses rate volatility, tight credit spreads, sector positioning, and why fixed income remains a key component in portfolios.
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Monthly Market Update - March 2025
A well-worn phrase states that the stock market hates uncertainty. February was a case in point, as the S&P 500 Index dipped -1.3%. This brought the year-to-date index return to 1.4%, though the gain feels increasingly fragile. While there appear to be no deep cracks in what remains a fundamentally strong domestic economy, there were reasons for concern. As tariffs moved from negotiating strategy towards implementation, economists and corporate leaders scrambled to ascertain the complex impacts.
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Embracing the Return to Normal: Bond Markets in 2025
After a disappointing 2024, we believe bond markets are once again being driven by fundamentals rather than Fed intervention. With a positively sloped yield curve and structurally higher rates, new opportunities are emerging for investors.
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Portfolio Manager Q&A - Andy Romanowich
Mid Cap Portfolio Manager Andy Romanowich discusses mid caps' role in a portfolio, valuations, artificial intelligence, and where the team is finding opportunities for 2025.
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Monthly Market Update - February 2025
The tailwinds of a strong 2024 combined with optimism for 2025 gave the stock market a broad boost in January, with the S&P 500 Index up 2.8%. Real GDP growth for 2024 is now projected at about 2.8%, well above the long-term trend of 2%, and for another year of 2%+ growth in 2025. Fourth quarter S&P 500 corporate profits showed a robust 13% year-over-year growth rate. The job market remained solid, consumer spending held strong, and manufacturing, long in contraction, began to slowly work its way back to growth.
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Non-deposit investment products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of, or guaranteed by, any financial institution. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate.
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Any performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Non-deposit investment products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of, or guaranteed by, any financial institution. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate.
This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security and is not investment advice.
The Captive Review awards were independently determined and awarded by one of Captive’s Captive Owner Panels. Madison Scottsdale did not pay a fee in exchange for these awards. The Investment Management Award is open to asset managers and investment advisors and is presented to the firm that best exhibits unrivaled customer care and innovation.