Over the long-term, the S&P 500 has averaged a 10% return. Over the past 8 years, we’ve seen 5 years of 20%+ returns, including the past two years. Stocks also posted losses of 4% and 18% in 2 other years. When investing,
In 2023, stocks enjoyed strong gains, but all that did was make-up for the 2022 losses. In 2024, stocks posted another impressive year of gains, while bonds again struggled. This has left many people believing they should increase their stock allocation and reduce their bond
For over a year much discussion was made about when the Fed will finally cut interest rates. The thought process was a drop in rates would allow the economy to continue to grow and avoid a recession. This line of thinking means ignoring the
If you’re an investor in an S&P 500 or related index fund, you’ve had a pretty good 18 months. Ignoring a couple of quick, scary drops, you’ve had a pretty good 15 years.
The largest companies have become behemoths who
The S&P 500 attracts all of the headlines. This index is comprised of the 500 largest US based corporations and is weighted by the market capitalization. As of the end of the quarter the top 10 stocks represented 32% of the S&P 500.
