Market Volatility

Don’t Vote Your Portfolio

The US once again finds itself in an election year. Already, the air is thick with speculation and debate. Amidst the fervor, investors often find themselves wondering: should they adjust their portfolios based on election outcomes? The short answer is no. Historical data and market behavior suggest that while elections and politics capture public attention, [...]

Taming The Bear: Making Sense of the 2022 Downturn

After an abnormally calm 2021, which saw stock markets reach all-time highs, the major stock indices are sharply lower in 2022. Volatility has returned to the market as concerns over interest-rate tightening, inflation, supply shocks, economic growth, and geopolitical events have dampened last year’s market exuberance. […]

Remaining Calm in Times of Uncertainty

After a relatively tranquil and upwardly moving 2021 in the stock market, 2022 is off to a rocky start, further exacerbated by Russia’s historic invasion of Ukraine, which started the worst land war in Europe since World War II. […]