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Wealthspire 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

Wealthspire Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Markets are healing from unprecedented 2020-2022 conditions with equity valuations normalizing and fixed income offering compelling yields for the first time in over a decade."

Executive Summary

Wealthspire Advisors welcomes a return to precedented market conditions after three years of unprecedented events. Equity markets have exhibited robust returns in the first half of 2023, with the S&P 500 up nearly 17%, though gains were concentrated in seven large technology companies. Fixed income markets have healed significantly, now offering yields that provide attractive returns without exotic strategies after more than a decade of near-zero rates. The firm's analysis suggests fixed income could return similar medium-term returns to what equities were expected to generate just a year ago, but with much lower volatility. Key risks include persistently elevated inflation that may force the Federal Reserve to maintain higher rates longer, and ongoing global tensions. The debt ceiling drama and recession fears that dominated headlines resolved as expected, reinforcing that negative forecasts often garner more attention than likely outcomes. The investment team remains positioned for clients' long-term financial goals while acknowledging the improved risk/return profile across asset classes.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

35%

CautiousHigh

Cautious (35%)

This is a general market commentary letter rather than a portfolio-specific communication. No individual positions are named or sized beyond noting seven companies drove market gains. The letter is exploratory and educational rather than expressing strong investment conviction about specific holdings.

Growth Outlook

40%

BearishBullish

Neutral (40%)

The letter expresses cautious optimism about markets healing and normalizing, with positive language about equity rebounds and fixed income opportunities, but acknowledges ongoing risks like inflation and geopolitical tensions. The tone is constructive but measured.

Risk Appetite

20%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (20%)

The letter suggests maintaining current asset allocation rather than making significant changes, indicating a balanced approach. There's recognition of improved opportunities in fixed income but no indication of aggressive positioning changes.

Capital Deployment

0%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (0%)

No specific cash level changes or deployment activity is discussed. The letter recommends maintaining current asset allocation rather than making significant changes, indicating neutral deployment activity.

Forward Guidance

10%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (10%)

The guidance is to maintain current positioning and work with advisors to ensure asset allocation aligns with financial goals. There's no strong bias toward deployment or de-risking, suggesting a monitoring stance.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

The letter uses more positive language around healing, attractive yields, and robust returns than negative language, though risk factors are acknowledged. Terms like healing, attractive, and robust outweigh caution and risk mentions.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The letter acknowledges several specific risks including elevated inflation, potential Fed rate increases, global tensions with China and Russia, and upcoming election uncertainty. However, these are presented as manageable concerns rather than systemic threats.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The letter highlights improved opportunities in fixed income after years of near-zero rates, suggesting total returns from 3% to high single digits could be constructed. The tone suggests a more favorable opportunity set than in recent years.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

The letter emphasizes long-term financial planning and goals, references medium-term scenarios through 2030, and discusses asset allocation in the context of most clients' financial plans. The focus is clearly on multi-year investment horizons rather than near-term positioning.