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A Conversation on Diversification

Investor education has improved substantially over the last two decades such that the average investor is aware in a broad sense that they want a “diversified” portfolio. They understand that being diversified reduces risk. But, that’s only scratches the surface of...

Market Commentary

Q1 2019 Market Commentary

Plum Street AdvisorsQ1 2019 Market Commentary - April 10, 2019 Early data suggests that the economy slowed markedly in the first quarter of 2019, and investors are asking whether we’ve hit a speed bump or a wall.  Moody’s Analytics expects GDP growth to only...

Q4 2018 Market Commentary

Plum Street AdvisorsQ4 2018 Market Commentary - January 8, 2019 What a difference a quarter makes.  At the end of the third quarter consumer confidence was approaching peak levels, US growth was strong, and the stock market was rallying.  Just three months...

Q3 2018 Market Commentary

Plum Street Advisors Q3 2018 Market Commentary - October 11, 2018 The dichotomy in economic momentum between the U.S. and much of the rest of the world widened this past quarter, and stock market returns followed along.  Strong U.S. growth is expected to...

Chart Books

Q2 2018 Market Review Chart Book

You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q2 2018 Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks Emerging...

Q1 2018 Market Review Chart Book

You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q1 2018 Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks Emerging...

Q4 2017 Market Review Chart Book

You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q4 2017 Market Charts TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks...