Oh what a year it was for stock market investors as 2019 turned out to be a year in which it was hard to lose money in the markets, no matter how aggressive or conservative your portfolio. December was another solid month for stocks with all the domestic and international indexes we follow up … Read More
Why Experienced Investment Planning is Something to be Thankful For
During the Thanksgiving season, many people identify various aspects of their life for which they are thankful for. Many reflect on their health, job, family & loved ones, and several other things. In addition to those, we’d like to take a moment to focus on why experienced investment planning … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – October 2019
October did not disappoint for stock market investors as, once again, both domestic and international indices were higher for the month. Bonds continued to impress with the Aggregate Bond Index up 0.33% for the month. Commodities were strong as the US dollar index fell more than 2% as the first part … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – September 2019
U.S-based stock market indexes rebounded in September posting solid gains. Globally, trade tensions and economic growth concerns continued to weigh down equities as the MSCI EAFA continued its downtrend. Bonds were down slightly, as was the US Dollar. The CRB Commodities Index had its strongest … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – July 2019
July was a mostly positive month for investors. For the equity investor all the US-focused indexes we follow were up more that 1% each. The bond investor saw its index, the Aggregate Bond Index, move higher as well. The dollar reversed its June losses with a strong month. The two losers were … Read More