Quarterly Market Outlook: What Lies Ahead for the Third Quarter of 2022?
By Scott Kubie, Senior Investment Strategist The first half of the year proved challenging for even the most hardened of investors. High inflation. Continual losses in the S&P 500. Bear market. Fed rate hikes. It all added up to the third most volatile market in 25 years.
Tips to Help You Stay Strong During Market Volatility
It’s almost impossible not to feel anxious at the dips and dives the stock market has been taking recently, compounded by relentless inflation-focused headlines. That’s why you might be surprised to learn there’s a lot of positive news to be had, despite the market uncertainty.
The 3 Inflection Points Behind the Stock Market’s Dip
Burt White, Chief Strategy Officer So far, 2022 is off to one of the worst ever starts of a year for stock returns. And the reasons are numerous and front of mind for us all: an unexpected war in Ukraine, the lingering impacts of COVID-19, the highest inflation rates in 40 years and the …
Talking to Your Financial Advisor During Market Volatility
When market volatility occurs, it’s completely natural to feel anxious about your finances. This is an uncomfortable time for all investors – seasoned and new.
What to Do About Inflation’s Impact on Your Finances
By Craig Lemoine, Ph.D., CFP®, Director of Consumer Investment Research Suppose last year you went grocery shopping and filled your cart with $100 worth of items. This year, you went to the same store and bought the same items – this time, the bill rang up at $107.50. The differenc …
The Importance of Adapting in Uncertain Times
Life has already changed under COVID-19 in big and small ways. Think about the restaurants and retail stores that have adapted to accommodate online orders and curbside pickups. Think about shoppers and clerks wearing masks at the grocery store. Think about the number of businesses that hav …
Why “Staying the Course” is Difficult for Many Investors
“Stay the course.” This advice is bedrock, so why do so few investors adhere to it, selling out of the market when it’s at the bottom and locking in losses? Read our blog to dive into this question with us.
Coronavirus and the Markets Q&A: 5 Industry-Leading Voices on the Magnitude of the Downturn, What Investors Can Do and More
We put together a roundtable discussion of investment experts across financial disciplines to give us some insight on the current markets. This group represents decades of experience in the fields of investment management and financial research and strategy.
Coronavirus and the Market: Don’t Make Short-Term Panic Part of Your Long-Term Investments
While there is no way to fully predict what will happen next, it’s important to remember the goals of your investment portfolios. Long-term investments face volatility, and to pursue your long-term goals, it’s vital to not overreact to one day, one week or even one month of market movement.
Volatility – What to Expect and How to Act
I recently gave an annual presentation to the 401(k) participants I advise. I always try to explain risk tolerance and investing to my audience in an easily understandable way. For most of the participants, investing in their 401(k) has been their only experience investing, so their knowled …