Weekly Market Review Notes

After hitting a record close last week the market is showing some warning signs, which is to be expected. You don't typically break through an important resistance point without testing it and re-testing it so some volatility around a record high is normal. We are also slightly concerned that small and mid cap stocks have drastically underperformed the S&P 500 over the past two days. In the larger scheme of things two days is pretty insignificant, and as I write this the pre markets are showing some strength in small caps, but this is something to be monitored as it could be the warning sign of investors shifting to a more "risk off" stance.

On a broader basis traditional asset allocators have had a tough year. While the S&P 500 has had a great year, other asset classes have not. Below is a chart of some of the usual components of a traditional asset allocation portfolio and how they have done this year:

Asset Class

Proxy

YTD Return as of 4/2/13

Bonds

iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)

.05%

International Developed Stocks

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)

3.43%

Emerging Market Stocks

iShares MSCI Emg Mkts (EEM)

-4.57%

Gold

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)

-5.92%

Commodities

iShares S&P GSCI (GSG)

-.21%

Equity Markets

Our momentum indicators are still extremely bullish on the stock market. Our positive reading on stocks does not mean that the market is guaranteed to rise from here. There are still many risks on the horizon (Poor corporate earnings, problems in Europe, slowing economy, partisan bickering in Washington, etc) that could cause a selloff. However, our research suggests that when our momentum indicators are bullish the rewards of being invested outweigh the risks.

In the US we have shifted from small cap stocks into mid cap stocks as they are showing the strongest momentum.. Globally, we continue to favor the US over international stocks. Shorter term the market is looking slightly overbought.

Equity Matrix

Time Frame

Market Condition

TTM Positioning

Short Term

Slightly Overbought

50% Cash

50% Small Cap & US Dividend Stocks

Intermediate Term

Uptrend

Fully Invested- S&P 500 & Mid Cap

Fixed Income Markets

Our momentum indicators still show that most areas of the bond market are weakening. We still see momentum in high yield bonds and we have added positions in preferred shares, local currency denominated emerging market debt, and international TIPs

We continue to hold our counter trend position in long term Treasuries. We understand that over the intermediate and long term Treasuries are probably the worst bet you can make, but over the short term they are looking oversold and have provided protection during selloffs.

Fixed Income Matrix

Time Frame

Market Condition

TTM Positioning

Short Term

Oversold

100% Invested in Treasury Bonds

Intermediate Term

Most markets in a downtrend

High Yield, Preferred Shares, Local EM, Intl TIPs

Top Holdings

1. Cash

2. Mid Cap Stocks

3. S&P 500

4. Dividend Paying Stocks

401k Advice

Below is our recommended allocation for 401k plans held outside of TWM:

Risk Tolerance*

Asset Type

Asset Class

Conservative

Moderate

Aggressive

Stock

S&P 500

20%

33.3%

Stock

Mid Cap Stock**

20%

33.3%

Stock

Small Cap Stock**

20%

33.3%

Fixed Income

High Yield Bond***

33%

13%

Cash

Cash

67%

27%

100%

100%

100%

* This should be based on the amount of risk/return you are looking for on this

block of money.

**If you do not have Mid Cap and/or Small Cap funds available that part of the

allocation can go into the S&P 500.

***If you do not have multiple bond funds then fixed income allocation can go into an

investment grade bond fund and/or multi-sector bond fund.

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