To Raise or Not to Raise
John Lekas – CEO & Senior Portfolio Manager September 3, 2026 This quote from BCA Research sums up the most likely path for central banks on September 16, 2026. “Inflation is not solved. Above target in the US, UK, and…
Nowhere to Hide
John Lekas - CEO & Senior Portfolio Manager November 13th, 2025 The traditional negative correlation between Treasuries and risk assets has broken down. Historically, when equities sold off, investors moved into Treasuries as a safe haven, creating a dependable inverse…
Extending Duration?
John Lekas CEO & Senior Portfolio Manager December 20th, 2023 By extending the duration in our portfolio 100% at this juncture using 10-year treasuries (based on a target rate of 3% in 2024), we would generate approximately 8% in capital…
Don’t Fight the Fed
John Lekas CEO September 22nd, 2023 "Don't fight the Fed.” These individuals are academics, not rational business people. The good news is they will inform you of their intentions; there's no need to second-guess them. They have stated that they…
How Bond Funds Have Fared During the Fed’s Rate Hikes
When it came to helping investors navigate recent debt-market turmoil induced by Federal Reserve rate increases, bond-picking fund managers largely came up short. Of almost 2,000 actively managed bond funds covering a range of investing strategies, 58% failed to beat…
Board of Directors / Andrew Rogers
Leader Capital recently held a vote by proxy to establish a stand alone trust. Meet our new Trustees, Andrew Rogers, Raymond Davis and Marty Kehoe, who will serve on our Board of Directors to help ensure success & keep our…
Grim Earnings Forecasts Are Getting Worse by the Week
With most investors focusing on monetary policies and trade negotiations, the grim outlook for earnings is flying under the radar. John Lekas, CEO & senior PM of Leader Capital, shares his thoughts on why investors should brace for disappointment and…
A Winning Mutual Fund Prepares for the Next Storm
Every few years, Steve Romick pens a long letter to clients about looming risks for the stock market. His timing is usually too early—credit-default swaps in 2002, subprime mortgages in 2005, excess leverage in banks and investment banks in 2006—but…
An Oregon Fund Firm Expands Its Tech Team
A mutual fund entrepreneur in Oregon is leaning increasingly on technology, more so than on traditional wholesalers. READ MORE
Beware the Risks of Floating-Rate Funds
Words are powerful, and for investors seeking income, the words “floating rate” are particularly alluring these days. The Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates again in December, and rates globally have risen sharply in just the past week.…