by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
While all years seem to advance at a rapid pace these days, it felt like 2024 sped by at lightning speed. I love to talk with younger moms who are excited for their childrens’ milestones of rolling over, first steps and first words. As our family celebrates milestones...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System. This committee lowered its fed funds rate by 50 basis points, or 0.50%, on September 18, 2024 to a range of 4.75% to 5.0%. The fed funds rate is the rate at which...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jan 5, 2024 | Market Commentary, Uncategorized
The turn of a new year often coincides with new resolutions and potential new starts. These changes sometimes stick and sometimes don’t. But, there are some changes that are certain for the new year. Those are changes made by the IRS. The IRS makes some changes each...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
There’s really nothing that makes January that much different from any other month of the year. However, the start of a new year often makes us all take inventory of where we are and think about starting new goals. Whether you have business or personal goals, I...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Please join me in welcoming Amy Vance to the Schenkelberg Investments team. Amy will be a permanent member of the team filling the role of Director of Operations. Amy and I previously worked together for several years and I have the utmost trust and confidence in her...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jul 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
U.S. Versus International The S&P 500, an index of large U.S. companies, posted a total return of -16.5% for the Second Quarter of 2022. U.S. stocks marginally outperformed international again for the quarter as measured by the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, a...
