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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
Q2 2019 Market Commentary
Plum Street AdvisorsQ2 2019 Market Commentary - July 8, 2019 In the second quarter, the global stock and bond markets posted another positive result. All the broad asset classes had good returns – from US large stocks to emerging market bonds. Even gold, which can...
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...
Chart Books
Q3 2018 Market Review Chart Book
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q3 Market Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks...
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...