Overview

We Believe Investing Should Be Easy

The E-Valuator Risk Managed Strategy (RMS) Funds make investing easy for Investors by providing 6 distinctly different investment options spanning the efficient frontier spectrum of risk management from Very Conservative to Enhanced Growth.  Investors simply need to identify their personal level of acceptable volatility (risk) exposure, then invest accordingly in the RMS Fund(s) matching their tolerance level.

We Believe In a Systematic Approach to Intelligent Investing

We manage The E-Valuator Risk Managed Strategy (RMS) Funds with a disciplined, pragmatic approach seeking to maximize performance within a stated range of volatility, as measured by standard deviation. Our Meticulous Asset Allocation Process (MAAP) provides the guidance in the form of a “road map” through the asset allocation and diversification process.

We Strive To Simplify the Process

The E-Valuator Risk Managed Strategy (RMS) Funds were created to simplify a comprehensive asset management process, without sacrificing performance. Accordingly, each of The E-Valuator RMS Funds contains a complete asset management program packaged into an open-end mutual fund.

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The E-Valuator RMS Funds Are Not Typical Mutual Funds

The E-Valuator Software

The E-Valuator software systematically selects, monitors, and replaces (as needed) the underlying investments, i.e. ETF’s and open-end mutual funds.

M.A.A.P.

Meticulous Asset Allocation Process.  Establishes the “road map” for diversifying and allocating assets in a pragmatic, methodical manner.

Optimized for Return

Seeking to maximize performance at varying levels of risk along the efficient frontier while utilizing both Passive Management and Active Management.

Rebalancing

Underlying investments are rebalanced when their pro-rata balance of the Fund differs by +/-10% from their original allocation percentage.

Replacement

These fund-of-funds investments continually monitor, identify, and replace underlying investments whenever performance lags below the criteria set by the E-Valuator software.

Tax Harvesting

Proactively replace a lagging investment to potentially help reduce your taxable income.

NEWS & INSIGHTS
August 21, 2026Rising Treasury Yields: What Higher Rates Could Mean for Stocks Treasury yields have moved higher this summer, creating another factor for investors to watch as equity markets navigate interest rates, inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Historically, rising interest rates haven’t always been bad news for stocks. When yields increase because of stronger economic growth, equities can continue to perform well. The relationship can change, however, when yields climb high enough that investors begin focusing on the potential effects of higher borrowing costs, tighter financial conditions, and pressure on stock valuations. According to LPL Research, the 10-year Treasury yield has been an important dividing line. When the yield moves sustainably above roughly 4.3%, its relationship with the S&P 500 has tended to become negative. With the 10-year yield recently around 4.69%, the market is currently within that more challenging range. Higher rates can affect the economy and financial markets in several ways. Consumers may face more expensive financing for homes, vehicles, and other major purchases, potentially reducing demand. Businesses also encounter higher borrowing costs, which can increase the cost of capital and make financing expansion more expensive. Companies carrying significant debt, including many smaller-cap businesses, may be particularly sensitive. Not every area of the market reacts to rising rates in the same way. Recent market relationships suggest sectors such as real estate and materials, along with developed international equities, may experience greater pressure when Treasury yields rise. Energy investments, on the other hand, have recently shown a stronger positive relationship with higher yields. Looking ahead, interest rates may remain closely tied to developments in the Middle East, energy prices, inflation expectations, and Federal Reserve policy. LPL Research expects the 10-year Treasury yield to finish 2026 in a range of approximately 4.0% to 4.5%. If yields begin moving lower, some of the pressure currently facing equities could ease and provide additional support for stocks. For investors, the takeaway is that the reason behind rising rates matters. Moderate increases associated with healthy economic growth can coexist with rising stock prices. But when yields reach elevated levels and remain there, higher financing costs and valuation concerns can become a more meaningful headwind for the market. Source: LPL Research, Yields on the Rise: Do Stocks Notice?, August 13, 2026. Read Full Article: https://www.lpl.com/research/blog/yields-on-the-rise-do-stocks-notice.html [...] Read more...
August 19, 2026How Big Are U.S. State Economies? Comparing States to Countries When we think about the world’s largest economies, countries such as the United States, China, Germany, and Japan typically come to mind. But looking inside the U.S. economy reveals another interesting perspective: many individual states generate economic output comparable to entire countries. Comparing state economies with national economies helps illustrate just how large and diverse the U.S. economic landscape has become. Understanding the Comparison One common way to measure the size of an economy is through gross domestic product (GDP)—the value of the final goods and services produced within an economy over a given period. Applying that same measure to individual states provides an interesting way to put their economic size into a global context. Large states such as California, Texas, New York, and Florida aren’t simply major contributors to the U.S. economy. Their levels of economic activity place them in the same conversation as some of the world’s significant national economies. California: An Economic Powerhouse California stands apart because of both the size and diversity of its economy. Technology and entertainment may receive much of the attention, but California also has major businesses and industries spanning agriculture, manufacturing, professional services, tourism, trade, and finance. If California were viewed independently rather than as part of the United States, the scale of its economic output would put it alongside some of the world’s largest economies. Texas: Energy and Much More Texas is another state with an economy of remarkable scale. While the state’s energy industry remains an important economic engine, Texas has developed a broad business base that includes technology, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, transportation, aerospace, and professional services. Its combination of population growth, business investment, natural resources, and industrial activity has helped make Texas one of America’s largest state economies. New York: A Global Financial Center New York’s economy benefits from its position as one of the world’s leading financial and business centers. Finance is an important component, but the state also has substantial activity in healthcare, technology, professional services, real estate, media, education, and tourism. The result is an economy whose output can be compared with that of entire developed nations. Florida: Growth Drives Economic Expansion Florida provides another example of the economic strength found at the state level. A growing population has helped support expansion across real estate, construction, healthcare, tourism, professional services, transportation, and other industries. Florida’s growth also demonstrates an important point: the economic rankings of individual states aren’t static. Population shifts, business investment, productivity, technology, and changing industry trends can reshape the economic map over time. America’s Economy Is Not One Economy Perhaps the most interesting takeaway from comparing states with countries is the enormous variation within the United States itself. Each state has its own mix of industries, demographics, resources, businesses, and economic drivers. Some states depend heavily on technology or financial services. Others have greater exposure to agriculture, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, tourism, or government spending. Those differences can influence how individual regions respond to changes in interest rates, inflation, consumer demand, commodity prices, and the broader business cycle. What Can Investors Take Away? These comparisons provide perspective, but economic size alone doesn’t determine investment performance. A large economy can experience slower growth, while a smaller economy may expand rapidly. Economic output also doesn’t necessarily translate directly into stock market returns. However, understanding the scale and diversity of economic activity across the United States can provide useful context for investors. The U.S. economy is supported by numerous regional economies, each with different industries, opportunities, and economic sensitivities. Looking at America state by state is a reminder of just how much economic activity exists beneath the headline national numbers—and how interconnected regional, national, and global economies have become. Source/inspiration: Visual Capitalist, “Mapped: Every U.S. State Economy, Matched to a Country.”  Read Full Article at: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-every-u-s-state-economy-matched-to-a-country/ [...] Read more...
August 18, 2026Moderating inflation Two reports reflected elevated but modestly easing inflationary pressures at the consumer and wholesale levels. The Consumer Price Index held steady at a 3.4% annual rate in July, slightly below June’s 3.5% figure. A subsequent report on producer prices showed inflation was little changed in July relative to the previous month.   Robust revenue The nearly completed earnings season has been strong on a revenue basis, not just in terms of profits. Companies in the S&P 500 were on pace to record second-quarter revenue growth of 15%, the highest rate since the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a report from FactSet released August 10. As for profits, companies were on track for an earnings growth rate of more than 50%, the strongest since 2021’s second quarter.   Elevated yields Concerns about long-term inflationary pressures boosted the yield of the 30-year U.S. Treasury back to a level it had reached two weeks earlier, which was the highest since 2007. On Friday afternoon, the 30-year yield was around 5.26%, while the 10-year Treasury yield remained elevated at 4.69%. In contrast, the 2-year Treasury yield was slightly lower for the week at 4.17%.   Rate outlook Bond market trading continued to reflect declining expectations for a U.S. interest rate increase at the mid-September U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. Friday’s trading in rate futures markets implied a roughly 67% probability that the Fed would keep its benchmark rate unchanged, versus a 33% probability that the Fed would raise it by a quarter-point, according to CME FedWatch. Just two weeks earlier, prospects for a September rate increase were at 67%.   Read Full Article: https://www.jhinvestments.com/weekly-market-recap#market-moving-news   [...] Read more...
August 12, 2026The Growing Economic Gap Between the U.S. and Europe Over the past two decades, the economic paths of the United States and Europe have increasingly diverged. While both remain among the most important economic regions in the world, the U.S. has expanded at a considerably faster pace when measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP). Two Economic Giants Take Different Paths In the years leading up to the 2008 global financial crisis, the size of the European and U.S. economies was much more comparable. Since then, however, the United States has experienced stronger economic expansion, creating a widening gap between the two. By 2026, the U.S. economy is projected to exceed $30 trillion in nominal GDP, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest individual economy. Europe remains an enormous economic force as well. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia and Spain alone represent trillions of dollars in annual economic activity, while the continent as a whole accounts for roughly one-quarter of global economic output. What Has Driven Stronger U.S. Growth? Several long-term trends have contributed to America’s economic expansion. One of the most significant is the country’s leadership in technology. U.S.-based companies have played central roles in the growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, digital advertising and other rapidly expanding industries. The U.S. has also benefited from comparatively strong population growth, deep capital markets and a business environment capable of directing significant amounts of investment toward emerging industries. Europe, meanwhile, has faced a different set of challenges. Aging populations, slower productivity growth, energy disruptions and weaker growth among several of its largest economies have weighed on overall expansion. Germany, France and Italy, for example, are expected to record relatively modest real GDP growth in 2026, while some smaller Southern and Eastern European economies are projected to grow more quickly. Brexit Also Changed the Comparison Another factor affecting the numbers is the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. The UK remains one of Europe’s largest economies, but it is no longer part of the EU. That distinction matters when comparing historical figures because a chart measuring the EU rather than geographic Europe will show a significant structural change following Brexit. For this reason, it is important to distinguish between the European Union and Europe as a geographic economic region when evaluating long-term trends. Currency Movements Matter Nominal GDP comparisons expressed in U.S. dollars also come with an important limitation: exchange rates. When European currencies weaken against the dollar, Europe’s economic output appears smaller after being converted into U.S. dollars—even if the underlying economies have continued growing in their local currencies. As a result, a U.S.-dollar GDP comparison doesn’t tell the entire story about productivity, purchasing power or living standards. Measures such as GDP per capita and purchasing-power-parity-adjusted GDP can provide additional context when comparing economic well-being across regions. Europe Remains an Economic Powerhouse Despite slower growth in many of its largest economies, Europe remains one of the world’s most economically significant regions. Germany is projected to remain Europe’s largest economy in 2026, followed by the United Kingdom and France. Southern European economies such as Spain and Portugal are also showing stronger growth momentum than some of their larger northern counterparts. The larger story, however, is the growing economic strength of the United States. Over the past two decades, technology investment, population trends, productivity and capital formation have helped the U.S. economy expand more rapidly. Whether that advantage continues will depend on many factors, including productivity growth, artificial intelligence investment, demographics, trade policy, government spending and Europe’s ability to accelerate investment and innovation. For investors, the comparison is a reminder that the global economic landscape is constantly evolving—and that headline GDP figures are most useful when considered alongside the forces driving them. Read Full Article: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/europe-vs-usa-economy-gdp-2006-2026/ [...] Read more...