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Thinking About Stock Market Volatility

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Kent Kramer
07/11/2022

What caused the stock market to rise by over 20% in the second quarter of 2020 even as the COVID pandemic was out of control? How about the over 11% rise in the fourth quarter of 2021 as inflation ticked up and the Fed was warning of rate increases? It seems a little more obvious why the US stock market has fallen in the first 6 months of 2022, but should it have fallen more…or less?

“60% of the Time, It Works Every Time.”

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Reed Rinderknecht
09/16/2022

“But it’s different this time!” I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard this over the years. While it is true that the set of circumstances driving the market are always unique, the end result is almost always the same.

Six Key Ideas for Navigating Markets for the Rest of 2022

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Foster Group
10/27/2022

Over the next few months, both leading up to and immediately following the election, the winners and losers are going to seem omnipresent on the news, social media, even in the “entertainment” industry. So, here are six key ideas to keep in mind as you navigate the remaining months of 2022.

Chart of the Month – Nov 2022

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Michael Westphal
11/03/2022

The past fifteen years have been phenomenal for U.S. stocks. They've outperformed international stocks by close to 200%. Unfortunately, no one can predict when international stocks will outperform U.S. stocks, or vice-versa.

Chart of the Month – May 2023

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Michael Westphal
05/04/2023

In investing, a key consideration is the time horizon. There is a general perception that investing is a risky proposition, but this risk can be mitigated by holding investments for longer periods. 

Chart of the Month – May 2023

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Michael Westphal
05/04/2023

In investing, a key consideration is the time horizon. There is a general perception that investing is a risky proposition, but this risk can be mitigated by holding investments for longer periods. 

Chart of the Month – June 2023

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Michael Westphal
06/27/2023

This year’s stock market narrative is a tale of two markets. On one side, a handful of prominent technology companies is flourishing while on the other side, everything else is struggling to keep up. Here we will assess the data.

Chart of the Month – Oct 2023

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Ryan Lamoureux
10/10/2023

Have you ever said to yourself “If I would have just bought that stock, I would be set!” Or “How did I not see this coming? I was watching this stock years ago!” Or maybe “I should have never sold that stock!”

Chart of the Month – May 2024

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks
By Michael Westphal
05/02/2024

While cash may offer stability and security in the short term, the DFA Returns Web chart from 1926 through February 2024 suggests that the growth potential in stocks offers a higher rewarding investment opportunity in the long run.