David Kotok

Chairman and CIO, Cumberland Advisors
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David R. Kotok co-founded Cumberland Advisors in 1973 and has been its Chief Investment Officer since inception. He holds a B.S. in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in organizational dynamics from The School of Arts ... more

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What Does "Data-Dependent" Mean?
Thursday, June 13, 2019 3:47 AM EDT
Markets and pundits were hyperventilating this past week over the prospect that the FOMC might cut the fed funds rate at its June or perhaps at its July meeting, driven by concerns that the economy might be slowing.
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Fed And Climate Change
Thursday, May 30, 2019 7:35 AM EDT
My note today puzzles over the Fed’s sitting on the sidelines while other central bankers act together to mitigate a growing risk to national economies and the global financial system.
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Brexit Deadlock And Investor Uncertainty
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 3:15 AM EDT
The most important effect of the continuing uncertainty about the UK’s future relationship with the EU is its impact on investment decisions. The British economy is deeply integrated with the rest of the EU.
In this article: RDS-A, VOD, SPY, EWU, SPX
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International Stocks Off To A Strong Start In Q2 Despite A Heavy Fog Of Uncertainty
Monday, April 8, 2019 6:49 PM EDT
Global stock markets are continuing to advance following one of the best first-quarter performances in years.
In this article: ACWI, ACWX, EWU, EZU
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Q1 2019 Review: Puerto Rico
Sunday, March 31, 2019 7:23 PM EDT
The quarter proved to be a meaningful one for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, with the Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (COFINA) finalizing the restructuring of its $17-plus billion in outstanding debt.
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The FOMC, March 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 11:02 AM EDT
To no one’s surprise, the FOMC left its policy rate unchanged. This decision was widely telegraphed in advance.
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The Failing Trump Navarro Trade War
6 months ago

I agree. But US was hurt by retaliation tariffs. Soybeans. Lobster. Two examples.

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Large-Cap Growth Stocks Still Hold Luster
Large-cap growth stocks, the darling of the bull market over the past 10 years, still hold promise for clients despite some elevated risks, according to advisors and market observers.
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Trump’s Two-Front Trade War Triggers Alarms
President Donald Trump’s decision to open a second front in his trade war sent tremors through global markets, unnerved corporate America and spurred economists to raise new warnings about the potential for a sharp economic slowdown.
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How Federal Tax Reform Has Impacted Real Estate
The short-term effects haven’t been as bad as predicted, but local governments are still worried about the long term.
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Trade War’s Hammerlock On Bond Market Puts Lower Yields In Sight
Next week, traders will gain fresh insight into the state of America’s housing market and purchases of big-ticket items.
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Trump Asks: Should Corporate America Reveal Its Results Less Often?
President Donald Trump has asked Wall Street’s top regulator to look into whether U.S. companies should report their financial results less often, a move that could upend long-standing rules.
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Is The U.S. Headed For Recession?
Just about all economists agree there is one thing that could eventually drive the economy into recession: a trade war.
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Gold And Defense Stocks Rise As Donald Trump Cancels North Korea Summit
Following President Donald Trump’s letter on Thursday canceling the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next month, investors appear to be bracing for more rockiness ahead.
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Work Experience

Chairman and Chief Investment Officer
Cumberland Advisors
March 1973 - Present (47 years)

Since 1973, Cumberland Advisors has been a trusted source for market expertise, personal service, and individual and institutional money management. Cumberland Advisors is an independent, fee-for-service money management firm managing over $2.5 billion in assets.

Education

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Bachelor’s Degree
Economics
University of Pennsylvania
Master’s Degree
Organizational Dynamics
University of Pennsylvania
Master’s Degree
Philosophy

Publications

Adventures in Muniland: A Guide to Municipal Bond Investing in the Post-Crisis Era
David Kotok
Cumberland Advisors
08/03/2015

With a perspective that only decades of experience can bring, Adventures in Muniland captures the municipal bond market's transformation from stodgy to dynamic. This concise, yet comprehensive stroll offers an insider's view, brings the reader right up to today's discussions, and carries the added benefit of providing a clear understanding of what can at times appear to be an opaque marketplace. The Cumberland team has produced an insightful review for the seasoned professional and a must read for newcomers and investors.
From Bear to Bull with ETFs
David Kotok
Cumberland Advisors Publishing
07/09/2014

This revised second edition focuses on certain U.S.-registered ETFs and their performance during the recent bear market and subsequent bull market up to March 2014. It concentrates on those ETFs that refer to, are part of, are linked in some way to, or are references for the Standard and Poor's 500 Index and its sector components. It also includes some ETFs that capture performance results outside of the S&P 500. There are three sections and a new appendix. The first section focuses on actual trading and events that occurred in the market from October 2007 until March 2014. The second is a brand-new section written by Talley Léger on the performance of the cyclical vs. the defensive sectors of the U.S. equity market. The third section focuses on commentaries that discuss the events during the period of October 2007 through March 2014, written and published during this bear market and ensuing bull-market phase.