Investor Pessimism Still Running High
Recent data show the percentage of individual investors who are bullish about short-term market expectations at very depressed levels.
How Markets Respond to Drawdowns
When markets are down, the natural bias is to sell. But like boxing for Eddie Dupris, everything in investing is backwards.
Is 2022 One Of The Most Volatile Years Ever For Stocks?
So far, 2022 has not been kind to investors with most major stock markets, including the S&P 500, incurring heavy losses and entering bear markets. How volatile has it been?
English Premier League Soccer Kickoff: Do Stocks Cheer Red Or Blue?
Just for fun: A look at the English Premier League Soccer Kickoff (and Stocks)
3 Reasons It Is So Bad It is Good
2022 is shaping up to be one of the worst years for investors ever. That’s the bad news. The good news is the year isn’t over yet.
7 Things To Know Now That The Bear Is Here
On Monday the S&P 500 Index moved into a bear market, finally closing 20% beneath the January 3 high. Here are 7 things to know about bear (and bull) markets.
Six Things To Know About Bear Markets
It has been a historically bad year so far for stocks, with many names in bear markets. Thus far though, the S&P 500 Index has avoided a bear market. Here are six things to know.
Are Bonds Acting Like Bonds Again?
One of the value propositions of owning core bonds is that they tend to act as a diversifier during equity market drawdowns. However, that has certainly not been the case so far this year.
Five Things You Should Know About the Traditional 60/40 Portfolio
It’s been a tough year for many investors and we don’t think we’re in a position yet to call a tactical bottom for either stocks or bonds. But looking out strategically, based on better valuations and still solid fundamentals, we think the long-term outlook has brightened quite a bit.
Federal Reserve Meeting Recap: An Historic Rate Hike
The Federal Reserve ended its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting yesterday with a 50 basis point (0.50%) hike in short-term interest rates — broadly in line with market expectations.