Despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic—or possibly because of it—US retirement account balances rose to record levels during the fourth quarter of 2020, as reported by Fidelity Investments. The firm said individual contributions to individual retirement accounts (IRA), as well as 401(k) and 403(b) retirement accounts remained strong during the last three months of the year.
Citigroup has raised its forecast for AI-related infrastructure spending by tech giants to surpass $2.8 trillion through 2029.
Hull Tactical’s HTUS ETF leverages ~40 market indicators in a systematic timing model that adjusts exposure from 0% to 200% based on quantitative signals. The strategy aims for 1–2% alpha while removing emotional decision-making from investing. When indicators conflict, the fund simply holds long positions. HTUS doesn’t short markets but reduces leverage and holds cash when signals weaken, offering downside flexibility without inverse exposure complexity.