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SEM Portfolio Update: October market drop

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • October 26, 2018 • 0 Comments
SEM Portfolio Update: October market drop

October has been a tough month for the stock market. Here’s a brief explanation of what caused the sell-off, what is likely to happen going forward, how SEM’s models have reacted, & what you should be doing right now.

Here are some of the charts shown in the

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Correction,Market Sell-off,Presentation

How has SEM handled October's Volatility?

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • October 25, 2018 • 0 Comments
How has SEM handled October's Volatility?

2017 was the least volatile year on record. While 2018 is not going to break records for volatility, after being lulled into a sense of complacency the past several years, 2018 has reminded us why having a well thought-out plan is important for long-term financial success. The stock market has

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Chart of the Week,Correction,SEM Model Update,Volatility

Advisor Perspectives: Lessons from a Storm

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • October 23, 2018 • 0 Comments
Advisor Perspectives: Lessons from a Storm

I recently experienced my first “real” tropical storm. I say “real” because I’ve been through other tropical storms. While living in Arizona for 20 years we often would get a tropical storm running out of steam after moving up through Baja. I’ve

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Client Management,Financial Planning,Storm

Only 3 Places to Cut

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • October 18, 2018 • 0 Comments
Only 3 Places to Cut

This week it was announced the current Federal Government Budget Deficit hit its highest level in 6 years. The combination of tax cuts, slower than expected economic growth, and increased spending accelerated the budget deficit at a rate alarming enough to lead even Republicans to call for cuts in spending.

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Budget Deficit,Chart of the Week,Economic Update,Social Security

Nothing Lasts Forever

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • October 11, 2018 • 0 Comments
Nothing Lasts Forever

So something happened Wednesday & continued on Thursday.  Something that seems to be completely out of the ordinary over the past 10 years of bullish markets.  A 3% one-day S&P 500 drop will surely halt the record gains that the economy has been

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Chart of the Week,Market Sell-off,Market Update
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