Quarterly Investment Reviews

We look back over the market in 3-month sections, and give you some insights that may be helpful. After all, the more informed you are, the easier it will be to achieve the best possible outcome for your situation.

Quarter in Review Global stocks continued last quarter’s rally into 2017. The S&P 500 Index of U.S. large company stocks rose 6.1% for the quarter, while smaller company stocks were up by 2.5%. Developed international stocks outperformed U.S. stocks, risingREAD MORE

Quarter in Review 2016 proved to be tumultuous on many fronts. It began with a steep double-digit plunge in stock markets and ended with a six-week equity rally. Fears of rising interest rates, news surrounding oil prices and production cuts,READ MORE

Quarter in Review The S&P 500 Index rose by nearly 4% in the third quarter, despite numerous uncertainties, including a U.S. presidential campaign that continues to unfold as the most unconventional in recent memory. Stock markets were relatively calm throughREAD MORE

Quarter in Review Global markets were relatively calm for most of the quarter until June, when unexpected news from Europe shocked investors around the globe. Upending most forecasts and taking world financial markets by surprise, the United Kingdom voted toREAD MORE

Quarter in Review The volatile markets during the first quarter presented our portfolios with a real-world stress-test. Late December weakness became a rout in January, causing the worst start to a year in Wall Street history. Major equity markets droppedREAD MORE