What is normal anymore? For May normal turns out to be another good month for investors as the markets continue to recover from the effects of COVID-19. Both US-based equities and global equity indices performed impressively, all up between 3% and more than 8%. The Aggregate Bond Index continued to … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – April 2020
After one of the worst months for the stock market in March, April came roaring back with strong gains for all the US-based indices we follow, and solid gains for the global stock indexes. That strong performance did not negate all of the March losses, but certainly helped put investors a little … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – March 2020
March was not just a terrible month; it was one of the worst months ever for the stock market as the world contended with the pandemic Covid-19 outbreak globally. All the stock market indicators we follow were off substantially, as were commodities. Bonds, an area of safe haven, were down … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – January 2020
Sometimes positive momentum at the end of the year continues on when the calendar changes. Other times it comes to a sudden halt. January 2020 saw strength in bonds continue on, commodities fall apart, and the dollar regain some strength while equities generally struggled.U.S. & … Read More
What Is Your Risk Tolerance If the Market Turns Down?
Recently, the markets seem to just keep going up in value. As of late December, the S&P 500 is up over 25% in 2019 (1) as equity markets enjoy their best year since 2013 (2). But, don’t let this give you false optimism about the future. With every investment: you must be prepared for some kind … Read More