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How Many Bear Markets Have You Lived Through?

The Big Picture

2000-13 : Secular bear market did not make new highs until March 2013 2018 : ~20% pullback as the economy slowed, FOMC hiked. My portfolio was tiny; I had no 401k, and my wife’s 403(b), with less than a decade’s worth of contributions, was barely 5-figures.

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What Is In Your Control?

The Big Picture

Year to date, the S&P 500 is down more than 23%; the Russell 2000 small caps are off more than 26%; Emerging markets are down almost 28%; and the Nasdaq Tech index is off more than 31%. Economy : GDP, Hiring & Wages, Consumer Spending, Industrial production, Home building, and on and on goes the list. Asset Economy.

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Monday links: a tortured existence

Abnormal Returns

capitalspectator.com) The Nasdaq 100 has outpaced the Russell 2000 by over 20% in 2023. nytimes.com) ETFs Model portfolio shifts can have a big effect on ETF flows. etftrends.com) Economy Is the U.S. Markets How major asset classes performed in April 2023. twitter.com) Crypto Gary Gensler's SEC has been busy.

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Market Commentary: How to Think About the S&P 500 Correction

Carson Wealth

In last weeks commentary, we took a look at tariff policy, the market uncertainty it was creating, and what was going on in the broader economy. But whether were looking at the current state of the economy or market history, our focus is always on facts over feelings. These guidelines dont mean we ignore context. What Should You Do?

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Market Commentary: Stocks Hit New Highs Amid a Year of Milestones

Carson Wealth

One More Bit of Good News November was a huge month for stocks, but the big winner was small caps, with the Russell 2000 up an amazing 10.9%. Optimism over lower taxes, a stronger economy, animal spirits, and strong earnings all were likely reasons for the surge. For reference, the 2019 average was 166,000.

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At the Money: Stock Picking vs. Value Investing 

The Big Picture

To find out more, I speak with Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer of WisdomTree, leading the firm’s investment strategy team in the construction of equity Indexes, quantitative active strategies and multi-asset Model Portfolios. It’s where tech bubble in 2000 is the classic example.

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Market Commentary: Strong Jobs Report Gets the “Good News Is Bad News” Treatment

Carson Wealth

Good news can be bad news in the short run, but a solid economy usually becomes good news again once we get past the initial market reaction. If the underlying economy is sound, pullbacks like this can actually be a positive for the longer-term health of the market. The economy created over 2 million jobs in 2024, down from 2.4