May '23 Monthly Market Call

May 3, 2023


Call Summary: In our latest market call, find out which 7 companies accounted for 90% of S&P 500 gains thus far in 2023. Is it sustainable? Have we hit rock bottom and is it time to get back into equities? What can Amazon tell us about the overall economy? We discuss developments in the FX market, specifically focusing on trends between the US dollar and the Chinese yuan. We also get Itay’s insights into whether it’s a good time to buy a home (or maybe just a good time to do renovations that require lumber?)

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Past performance is not indicative of future results and an investment in an investment fund involves the risk of loss. The investment fund is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. The information contained herein is as of the date indicated, not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the more complete disclosures, risk factors, and other terms and conditions contained in the respective offering documents of the respective investment funds.

Before investing in the fund, you should thoroughly review the offering documents with your legal, tax and investment advisors to determine whether an investment is suitable for you in light of your investment objectives and financial situation. An investment in the fund is not suitable for all investors. Performance results are net of all fund and investor adviser expenses and incentive fees, and reflect the reinvestment of interest, capital gains and other earnings. Performance results for 2022 and all subsequent periods are unaudited and are subject to adjustment. The returns shown may vary from the returns for each individual investor based on the timing of capital contributions and/or different fee arrangements.

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S&P 500 performance obtained from Bloomberg. References to S&P 500 are included for illustrative purposes only. It is not expected that funds will make investments in S&P 500 companies. Funds are expected to invest with a strategy that is different from a strategy of making equity investments across an index. Accordingly, investors should not expect that an investment would provide exposure that is similar to an index investment in S&P 500 companies or any other specific benchmark.

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Performance reflects that of the fund strategy as a whole, rather than that of any individual investor. Performance is calculated based on a pro-forma, full fee paying investor who invested at inception of the Fund and has not added to their investment or redeemed capital since. Returns were calculated on a monthly, time-weighted basis. Annual returns were calculated by geometrically linking monthly returns.

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Communications from Towards Equilibrium Inc. (Equi) and Equilibrium Ventures, LLC (EquiV) (collectively, “Equilibrium Ventures”) are intended solely for informational purposes, and should not be construed as investment or trading advice and are not meant to be a solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities mentioned. Any such offer or solicitation can only be made by means of the delivery of a Confidential Private Placement Memorandum, which contains a description of the significant risks involved in such an investment. All figures are estimated and unaudited unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Equi is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or any state securities regulatory authority.

EquiV is registered as an investment adviser with the Texas Securities Board. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the entity. The opinions and predictions expressed on this website represent the current, good faith views of Equilibrium Ventures at the time of publication, are provided for limited purposes, and are not definitive investment advice. Predictions, opinions, and other information on this website are subject to change continually and without notice of any kind and may no longer be valid after the date indicated. By using this website, you accept our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Privacy Notice. Equilibrium Ventures, LLC is carrying on the business of, or registered and authorized to, provide investment advice only in the jurisdictions where they are lawfully authorized. Equilibrium Ventures is neither a law firm nor an accounting firm, and no portion of the website should be interpreted as legal, accounting, or tax advice.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. No material available through the website shall be used or considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy the securities or services of any of our affiliated entities. Offers can only be made where lawful under, and in compliance with, applicable law. Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including those undertaken or recommended by EquiV), will be profitable or equal to any historical performance levels. Investments discussed on the website, if any, may not be suitable for all investors. Investors should make their own investment decisions based on their own financial objectives and financial resources and should obtain independent investment and tax advice before deciding to invest. Graphs, charts, tools, and graphics are used for illustrative purposes only, and may not reflect actual future performance. The contents on this website are provided for limited purposes, and should not be considered definitive investment advice. Equilibrium Ventures does not guarantee any minimum level of investment performance or the success of any investment strategy. As with any investment, there is a potential for profit as well as the possibility of loss. Any links provided to other websites are offered as a matter of convenience and are not intended to imply that EquiV or its authors endorse, sponsor, promote, and/or are affiliated with the owners of or participants in those sites unless stated otherwise. Please see our Terms of Use governing the use of this website.

S&P 500 performance obtained from Bloomberg. References to S&P 500 are included for illustrative purposes only. It is not expected that the Equi funds (Equi Balanced Fund, LP or Equi Growth Fund, LP) will make investments in S&P 500 companies. Accordingly, investors should not expect that an investment in the Equi Funds would provide exposure that is similar to an index investment in S&P 500 companies or any other specific benchmark.

Track Record Disclosures

For more details, see our ADV Part 2A.

Communications from Towards Equilibrium Inc. (Equi) and Equilibrium Ventures, LLC (EquiV) (collectively, “Equilibrium Ventures”) are intended solely for informational purposes, and should not be construed as investment or trading advice and are not meant to be a solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities mentioned. Any such offer or solicitation can only be made by means of the delivery of a Confidential Private Placement Memorandum, which contains a description of the significant risks involved in such an investment. All figures are estimated and unaudited unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Equi is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or any state securities regulatory authority.

EquiV is registered as an investment adviser with the Texas Securities Board. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the entity. The opinions and predictions expressed on this website represent the current, good faith views of Equilibrium Ventures at the time of publication, are provided for limited purposes, and are not definitive investment advice. Predictions, opinions, and other information on this website are subject to change continually and without notice of any kind and may no longer be valid after the date indicated. By using this website, you accept our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Privacy Notice. Equilibrium Ventures, LLC is carrying on the business of, or registered and authorized to, provide investment advice only in the jurisdictions where they are lawfully authorized. Equilibrium Ventures is neither a law firm nor an accounting firm, and no portion of the website should be interpreted as legal, accounting, or tax advice.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. No material available through the website shall be used or considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy the securities or services of any of our affiliated entities. Offers can only be made where lawful under, and in compliance with, applicable law. Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including those undertaken or recommended by EquiV), will be profitable or equal to any historical performance levels. Investments discussed on the website, if any, may not be suitable for all investors. Investors should make their own investment decisions based on their own financial objectives and financial resources and should obtain independent investment and tax advice before deciding to invest. Graphs, charts, tools, and graphics are used for illustrative purposes only, and may not reflect actual future performance. The contents on this website are provided for limited purposes, and should not be considered definitive investment advice. Equilibrium Ventures does not guarantee any minimum level of investment performance or the success of any investment strategy. As with any investment, there is a potential for profit as well as the possibility of loss. Any links provided to other websites are offered as a matter of convenience and are not intended to imply that EquiV or its authors endorse, sponsor, promote, and/or are affiliated with the owners of or participants in those sites unless stated otherwise. Please see our Terms of Use governing the use of this website.

S&P 500 performance obtained from Bloomberg. References to S&P 500 are included for illustrative purposes only. It is not expected that the Equi funds (Equi Balanced Fund, LP or Equi Growth Fund, LP) will make investments in S&P 500 companies. Accordingly, investors should not expect that an investment in the Equi Funds would provide exposure that is similar to an index investment in S&P 500 companies or any other specific benchmark.

Track Record Disclosures

For more details, see our ADV Part 2A.

Communications from Towards Equilibrium Inc. (Equi) and Equilibrium Ventures, LLC (EquiV) (collectively, “Equilibrium Ventures”) are intended solely for informational purposes, and should not be construed as investment or trading advice and are not meant to be a solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities mentioned. Any such offer or solicitation can only be made by means of the delivery of a Confidential Private Placement Memorandum, which contains a description of the significant risks involved in such an investment. All figures are estimated and unaudited unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Equi is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or any state securities regulatory authority.

EquiV is registered as an investment adviser with the Texas Securities Board. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the entity. The opinions and predictions expressed on this website represent the current, good faith views of Equilibrium Ventures at the time of publication, are provided for limited purposes, and are not definitive investment advice. Predictions, opinions, and other information on this website are subject to change continually and without notice of any kind and may no longer be valid after the date indicated. By using this website, you accept our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Privacy Notice. Equilibrium Ventures, LLC is carrying on the business of, or registered and authorized to, provide investment advice only in the jurisdictions where they are lawfully authorized. Equilibrium Ventures is neither a law firm nor an accounting firm, and no portion of the website should be interpreted as legal, accounting, or tax advice.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. No material available through the website shall be used or considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy the securities or services of any of our affiliated entities. Offers can only be made where lawful under, and in compliance with, applicable law. Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including those undertaken or recommended by EquiV), will be profitable or equal to any historical performance levels. Investments discussed on the website, if any, may not be suitable for all investors. Investors should make their own investment decisions based on their own financial objectives and financial resources and should obtain independent investment and tax advice before deciding to invest. Graphs, charts, tools, and graphics are used for illustrative purposes only, and may not reflect actual future performance. The contents on this website are provided for limited purposes, and should not be considered definitive investment advice. Equilibrium Ventures does not guarantee any minimum level of investment performance or the success of any investment strategy. As with any investment, there is a potential for profit as well as the possibility of loss. Any links provided to other websites are offered as a matter of convenience and are not intended to imply that EquiV or its authors endorse, sponsor, promote, and/or are affiliated with the owners of or participants in those sites unless stated otherwise. Please see our Terms of Use governing the use of this website.

S&P 500 performance obtained from Bloomberg. References to S&P 500 are included for illustrative purposes only. It is not expected that the Equi funds (Equi Balanced Fund, LP or Equi Growth Fund, LP) will make investments in S&P 500 companies. Accordingly, investors should not expect that an investment in the Equi Funds would provide exposure that is similar to an index investment in S&P 500 companies or any other specific benchmark.