There is an old adage in investing that you “Sell in May and go away”. The idea is that during the summer markets can be directionless and volatile.
August 2019 Volatility
Volatility has been the name of the game in the markets this month. Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered an 800-point drop. That was
Optimistic But Vigilant
As we look at the half way point of 2019, we can say that investors have been rewarded for their patience. Returns for almost every asset class are
2018 Stock Market Review
After a long run, the US markets showed us in 2018 that they can go down. For the first time since 2008 the S&P 500 was down -4.38% for the year.
Staying The Course…With Some Adjustments
Volatility returned to the markets in the first quarter after a long period of calm. Stocks were up and down throughout the quarter, although, in the
Humming Right Along
As we enter the homestretch of 2017, markets seem to be humming right along. Across the globe we are seeing improving economic fundamentals and stock
Equity Markets Supported by Steady Interest Rates and Growing Economies
The first half of 2017 has been good for stocks and, as of today, Q3 is starting off well as the Fed is holding its course, and earnings reports for