The Disconnect Between Markets and the Economy
On the heels of global markets rebounding sharply in the month of April, there is a growing sentiment in the financial media that markets are not accurately reflecting the reality we are all living through. As Covid continues to spread and alter our way of life, both the human and economic toll continues to mount. […]
New “Ask Buckingham” Video Series on Current State of Markets
Our back office partner, Buckingham (better known to you as BAM), recently launched a video series called “Ask Buckingham” to address common questions and concerns about the state of financial markets. Through conversations with members of the Buckingham Investment Policy Committee and research team, this series seeks to give some perspective on the current state […]
The Fed, Government Shutdowns & the Winter Solstice
The end of this week marks the winter solstice. There is not a lot about that specific day to be excited about. On one hand, it is the darkest and shortest day of the year. On the other, it is the middle of winter, so it’s cold! As an added kicker, this year we even […]
Additional Comments on the Market Drawdown
Over the course of this year, we have spoken and written numerous times about how rare of a year 2017 was in terms of market volatility. With US markets rising around 20% and foreign markets rising nearly 30%, investing seemed risk free and easy. While us saying this is one thing, we wanted to offer […]