You’ve probably heard that passive, long term investing yields better returns over time, but it can be challenging to trust that advice during down times. Plus, there’s always advice online about what to invest in right now, and what trend to jump on before it’s too late. The truth is, long term investing does work, […]
2023 Q3 Financial Review: Markets and Economy
As the year winds down, we see some changes in the markets and economy overall. We also see some trends setting up for the year ahead, and mixed messages about the likelihood of an impending recession. Here are some of the main takeaways from Q3: Bull Market or Bear Market Rally? During the first half […]
2022 Quarter 1: Market Recap
The eventful first quarter of 2022 has weighed down market performance, a trend that is continuing into the second quarter. Despite impacts from the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 were fairly strong in terms of market performance. But as 2022 kicked off, we started to see a slump. This is not a totally unexpected response. We […]
How are the Stock Market and Economy Related?
2020 was a financially difficult year for many. Industries tanked. Major companies filed for bankruptcy. Thousands of people lost their jobs, and many more had their hours cut. Even a year later, countless businesses and households are still reeling from the pandemic. But if you take a look at the S&P 500 index, it tells […]
Should You Pay Attention to Stock Prices?
If you’ve been following the news from Wall Street, you know that just a handful of stocks had record returns recently. The most noteworthy example is Gamestop, where institutional investors saw an opportunity to make money by betting against its share price – a.k.a. short-selling. Short-selling is a way to make money off the price […]