by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jan 4, 2019 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
U.S. Versus International The S&P 500, an index of large U.S. companies, posted a total return of -13.5% for the 13 weeks ending December 31, 2018, and -4.4% for the full year. U.S. stocks underperformed internationally for the quarter as measured by the All...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Oct 9, 2018 | Financial Planning, Market Commentary, Market Performance
Whether you are in the investment industry or not, one of the first lessons everyone learns is the importance of diversification. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” so to speak. Over time we have learned that diversification works. Stocks that are not alike will...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Oct 9, 2018 | Financial Planning
I admit it, I was glued to the Kavanaugh hearings on September 27th. I wanted to hear the respective stories told fully from each party rather than how the media was going to interpret them for me. Why are we all so fascinated by this process? Yes, it is a very...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Oct 9, 2018 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
U.S. Versus International The S&P 500, an index of large U.S. companies, posted a total return of 7.7% for the 13 weeks ending September 30, 2018. U.S. stocks outperformed international for the quarter as measured by the All Country World Index ex-U.S. stocks, a...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jul 6, 2018 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
Human beings have two growth spurt phases. When we are young growth spurts are exciting times when we grow taller, catching older siblings or adults in height. When we become adults, growth spurts take on a whole new meaning. Rather than growing taller, our growth...
