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Stay up to date with news & exclusive content from finance and fintech industry experts.

By AJ Giannone, CFA

December 4, 2023

Dec 4, 2023

Allio Tactically Shifting Risk Exposures

Anticipating a potential continuation of the year-end rally in both equities and fixed income, Allio is repositioning client portfolios.

By AJ Giannone, CFA

November 10, 2023

Nov 10, 2023

Allio Seizes Opportunity Amidst Shifting Markets

Allio is strategically increasing risk exposure in our portfolios, anticipating a potential year-end rally.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

October 2, 2023

Oct 2, 2023

Perhaps a Technical Bounce, But Equities Not Out of the Woods

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, explains why caution is warranted on equities—but a short-term bounce could be on tap.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

September 18, 2023

Sep 18, 2023

Things Just Got Interesting

We think the odds of the market experiencing another leg lower in its recent correction have increased.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

September 11, 2023

Sep 11, 2023

Calm Before the Storm?

The market gave back some of its late-August gains last week, as both dollar and rates strength continued to weigh on risk.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

September 5, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

A Strong Bounce with Room for More

Equities rebounded strongly last week with the broad market up 2.8%

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

August 29, 2023

Aug 29, 2023

Is That It for the Dip?

Both the broad market and the Nasdaq 100 ended their losing streaks last week

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

August 21, 2023

Aug 21, 2023

Institutional Selling Raises Alarms

The broad market fell for the third consecutive week last week and not modestly

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

August 15, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

The Dip Will Be Bought But Remain Cautious Near-Term

Allio’s CIO continues to believe the market hasn’t topped, but wouldn't rule out a continuation of the current selloff.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

August 7, 2023

Aug 7, 2023

Buy the Upcoming Dip

Why we view the possibility of the market becoming oversold in the next couple weeks as an opportunity to add equity exposure.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

August 1, 2023

Aug 1, 2023

Peak Goldilocks?

As perfect as the economic and earnings data were last week, it’s reasonable to believe we have reached Peak Goldilocks.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

July 25, 2023

Jul 25, 2023

Eyes on the Dollar

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer details his assumptions on market movements, dollar relative sentiment, & the AI bubble.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

July 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Maximum Uncertainty

Allio’s CIO explains the maximum uncertainty with respect to the direction of the market, and what scenarios we could expect to play out.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

July 11, 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Waiting, Waiting, Waiting…

The possibility of a sharp, scary pullback in overbought mega-cap tech stocks could penalize those late to the game.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

July 4, 2023

Jul 4, 2023

Momentum vs. Relative Sentiment

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, explains why the market appears to have time and room to run higher.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

June 27, 2023

Jun 27, 2023

The Smart Money Is Positioning for a Credit Crunch

The smart money appears to be prepping for a credit crunch, as institutions sell equities, and dollar relative sentiment surges.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

June 20, 2023

Jun 20, 2023

Institutions Are Heading for the Exits

Institutions are exiting the market, but the battle between the bulls and bears continues, leading to an uncertain outlook ahead.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

June 13, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Countdown to a Correction

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, explains the recent dramatic shift from institutional investors.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

June 5, 2023

Jun 5, 2023

Institutions Are Becoming Less Bullish

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer on why Allio suspects that the indices will make higher highs than last week’s in the coming weeks.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

May 30, 2023

Market Regime Shift?

AI euphoria hits the market. Can equities go higher? Or is a pullback around the corner? Allio’s CIO on how the market may trend.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

May 23, 2023

Market Finally Breaks Higher—Will It Last?

The S&P 500 finally broke out of its two-month trading range last week. Allio’s CIO explains where we think it will go from here.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

May 19, 2023

Market Risk May Have Just Become Two-Sided

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, on why the bear case may be gaining steam.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

May 8, 2023

Wake Me Up When the Market Does Something

Why the market is trading sideways and seemingly going nowhere, and why the dollar and gold have been trading indecisively.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

May 1, 2023

The Pain Trade Is Still Higher

Why Allio continues to hold the view that equities likely have higher to go in the near-term before the downtrend resumes.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

April 24, 2023

Apr 24, 2023

Allio's Chief Investment Officer on Portfolio Strategy, and the Impact of Secular Market Regimes

Our interview with Raymond Micaletti, Allio's Chief Investment Officer, on creating a better robo-advisor, and more.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

April 25, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

Equities' Holding Pattern: End in Sight?

Insights into the current state of the U.S. equity market, the impact of interest rates, tax receipts, & the debt ceiling on the market.

By Joseph Gradante, Allio CEO

April 25, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

Allio's CEO on Beachheads, Peter Thiel, and Spare Change

Our interview with Joseph Gradante, Allio's Founder & CEO. Get his thoughts on the evolution on FinTech, and more.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

March 23, 2023

Mar 23, 2023

Powell & Yellen at Odds, but Favorable Conditions Persist

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, on where Powell and Yellen’s conflicting comments leave the markets.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

April 18, 2023

Apr 18, 2023

Equities Stuck Near Resistance, but Earnings Should Bring Clarity

Bullish tactical backdrop continues, earnings on deck. Plus, why Allio took a tactical position in the Nasdaq 100 last week.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

April 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Bulls Still Have the Edge but Not by Much

The case for bullishness weakens. Allio’s CIO explains the recent market events and why Allio’s strategic portfolios remain well positioned.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

April 4, 2023

Apr 4, 2023

A War Between Macro Reality and Investor Positioning

There’s a tug-of-war between the bearish macro reality & bullish investor positioning. Allio’s Chief Investment Officer explains.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

March 28, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

Amidst the Recent Chaos, Institutions Step Up Their Buying

Institutions now have their highest net long position since the fall of last year. We explain how the smart money is positioned.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

March 21, 2023

Mar 21, 2023

All Eyes on the Fed this Week—Buckle Up!

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer explains why Allio is bullish on gold regardless of what transpires in the equity markets.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

March 14, 2023

Mar 14, 2023

The Fed Finally Broke Something

It appears the Fed has finally broken something—the banking system. Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, explains.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

March 7, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

The Fed Comes to the Rescue yet Again

Another week, another Fed intervention. Allio’s CIO explains the most recent market performance, and why we’re still bullish equities.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

February 28, 2023

Feb 28, 2023

A Growth Scare Is on the Horizon

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, on why we should be focused on slowing growth, and not inflation.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

February 14, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

A Natural Pullback or the End of the Rally?

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, on why he thinks the data signal an uptrend.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

February 7, 2023

Feb 7, 2023

We Melted Up, Now What?

What comes next after last week’s market melt up? Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, follows the smart money.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

January 31, 2023

Jan 31, 2023

Let’s Buckle up for a Volatile Week

Can the runup in markets continue? Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, believes caution is warranted (for two reasons).

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

January 24, 2023

Jan 24, 2023

Soft Landing Narrative Tested but Remains Intact

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, explains why the smart money is positioned for a soft landing.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

January 17, 2023

Jan 17, 2023

Prepare for a Melt-up

What happened in the markets last week may have lasting repercussions for all of 2023. Allio’s Chief Investment Officer explains why.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

January 10, 2023

Jan 10, 2023

The Window is Still Open

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer discusses the macro environment and why at Allio, our portfolios are tilted away from U.S. equities.

By Bill Chen, CFA

January 3, 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Is 2023 the Year to Finally Start Investing?

5 reasons why 2023 is the year you should finally start investing.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

December 29, 2022

Dec 29, 2022

Is Santa Claus Coming To Town After All?

Could the Bulls be right? Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, discusses the macroeconomic backdrop.

By Bill Chen, CFA

December 28, 2022

Dec 28, 2022

10 Strategies to Start Your Financial Year Off Right

Let’s toast to a prosperous new year. Here are 10 strategies you should know to start 2023 off right.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

December 6, 2022

Dec 6, 2022

The Party in Risk Assets May Accelerate Further

Does the smart money seem to think the recent rally in equities, bonds, and gold has further to run?

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

November 29, 2022

Nov 29, 2022

November Market Review and a Look Ahead

Allio’s Chief Investment Officer, Raymond Micaletti, offers a look back at November’s market performance and what could come next.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

November 22, 2022

Nov 22, 2022

Consolidation As Expected, Now Perhaps a Pullback

Is the market just taking a breather before pushing higher? Or is it gearing up for a reversal?

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

November 14, 2022

Nov 14, 2022

Around the Horn

Raymond Micaletti on the geopolitical turbulence impacting the markets, leptokurtosis, near-term market direction, and more.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

November 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

Fed Stick Save

Raymond Micaletti discusses the Fed soothing the market, and its next move.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

November 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

Has the Market Bottomed?

Raymond Micaletti's thoughts on recent market moves, institutional sentiment, and how the Fed could react next.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

November 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

Another Fed Rug-Pull, but Signs Point to Higher Equities

Raymond Micaletti explains how the Fed is moving the market, geopolitical developments, and what could come next for equities.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

November 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

Expect Some Consolidation Before the Next Big Move

Raymond Micaletti discusses possible scenarios after last week’s seismic market move.

By Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

June 1, 203

Jun 1, 203

Beyond the Hype: Why NVIDIA is A Risky Bet Today

NVIDIA's remarkable market cap climb and impressive earnings report have sparked concerns about its valuation and future growth prospects.

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