In Shaky Times, Investors Should Hold Their Nerve
When markets feel as shaky as they do now in the US, it is normal to ask: Is this time different?
When markets feel as shaky as they do now in the US, it is normal to ask: Is this time different?
After years of U.S. stock market dominance, market commentators are questioning whether the tide may be turning. Focus Partners’ Kevin Grogan unpacks these trends and shares why investors could benefit the most from maintaining exposure to both international and U.S. stocks.
Today’s student-athletes have much more at stake given the amount of NIL income they are receiving. Understanding the basics of investing, speaking with respected and experienced people in their inner circles, and even hiring a financial advisor who is legally obligated to act in a client’s best interest are all important ideas that must be considered.
Investing doesn’t have to be a harrowing, white-knuckle experience. A few simple reminders and the help of an investment professional can give you the confidence to ride out the rough patches.
One of the concerns arising from tariff talks is the possibility of stagflation, or the combination of rising inflation and an economic contraction. But should investors act on this concern with their investments?
When building an investment portfolio, clients commonly ask what rate of return is reasonable to expect over the long term. Related to that point, clients often wonder why their portfolio’s returns may be different relative to well-known benchmarks or indexes like the S&P 500. Let’s dig into both.