Our 3rd quarter 2020 market review is now available, here
2Q20 Market Review
Our 2nd quarter 2020 market review is now available, here. Equity markets around the globe posted positive returns in the second quarter. Looking at broad market indices, US equities outperformed non-US developed markets and emerging markets. Value stocks underperformed growth stocks, and small caps outperformed large caps. REIT indices underperformed equity market indices in both … Continue reading 2Q20 Market Review
1Q19 Market Review
Our 1Q19 Market Review is available here & archives are here
2018 Annual Market Review
Our 2018 Annual Market Review is available here
2017 Market & Economic overview
Our 2017 Market & Economic overview is available here.
What do you regard as the most difficult period in the financial markets during your 25 years in the investment business?
Dave Butler from DFA offers a sports example to help investors apply discipline in a stressful market. Read More.
The Rise of Short-Term Rates While many market participants were waiting for the “inevitable” rise in short-term interest rates expected when the Federal Reserve tightened its monetary policy, some investors may have missed the increase in short-term rates already underway as a result of market forces. Read More.
Should Investors Sell After a “Correction”? Financial professionals generally describe any decline of 10% or more from a previous peak as a “correction,” although it is unclear what investors should do with this information. Should they seek to protect themselves from further declines by selling, or should they consider it an opportunity to purchase stocks … Continue reading
Living with volatility, again. Volatility is back. Just as many people were starting to think markets only ever move in one direction, the pendulum has swung the other way. Anxiety is a completely natural response to these events. Acting on those emotions, though, can end up doing us more harm than good. Read more.
CAPE Fear: Valuation Ratios and Market Timing As broad market indices such as the S&P 500 have set new record highs in recent weeks, many investors have become apprehensive. They fear another major decline is likely to occur and are eager to find strategies that promise to avoid the pain of an extended downturn while preserving … Continue reading