by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jan 9, 2023 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
Happy New Year! Good riddance to 2022! There were many good parts of 202–extremely low unemployment, less mask wearing, higher home values and strong commodity returns. However, for the stock and bond markets as a whole, it was a bummer year and I think we are...
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 | Oct 18, 2022 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
IndexThird Quarter 2022Year To-Date 2022S&P 500-5.3%-24.8%Dow Jones Industrial Average-6.7%-21.0%Russell 2000-2.5%-25.9% MSCI EAFE (International Index)-10.4%-27.2% Barclays Aggregate...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Oct 18, 2022 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
Stock and bond markets have had a rough ride so far this year, to say the least. The number one influence on prices has been inflation. We are all feeling the effects of inflation, which is defined by www.investopedia.com as “a rise in prices, which can be translated...
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...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jul 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Michela Torczon Earl Nightingale said, “We become what we think about.” Many others throughout history, as well as the latest neuroscientific research, echo the accuracy of this statement. The same is true with our finances. How we think about money determines the...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Jul 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I love flying! The first time I was on an airplane was before the age of one. At one point in my career I was travelling monthly. As much as I’ve flown, that feeling when the airplane wheels leave the ground and the plane lifts into the air is magical. There’s...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Apr 12, 2022 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
Performance Source: Koyfin U.S. Versus International The S&P 500, an index of large U.S. companies, posted a total return of -5.0% for the First Quarter of 2022. U.S. stocks marginally outperformed international again for the quarter as measured by the iShares...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Apr 12, 2022 | Financial Planning
The first step in every good financial plan is an emergency fund. It doesn’t matter whether you have a net worth that is negative or over $10 million. An emergency fund is a set amount that is designed to handle unexpected expenses or events. It can also be viewed as...
by J.J. Schenkelberg, CFA | Apr 12, 2022 | Market Commentary, Market Performance
Market Forces. Power of the Consumer in Charts Investors are watching the market a little more closely these days. For those of you who have been following this newsletter the past six years, you know that when I look at any investment I look at the quality of...
