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Groping for a Bottom

The Big Picture

Some market bottoms are a process, a blind groping of various market participants with different risk tolerances, financial goals, and time horizons. Not So Fast (April 3, 2020). is not an explanation that anybody loves. Where does that leave investors today? Previously : 7th Inning Stretch (September 30, 2022). Countertrend?

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Market Drama

Zoe Financial

Earnings risk: Public companies may adjust profit forecasts if tariffs are enforced. I ntra-year drop: Markets are down ~1819% this year high, but still within historical norms: 2022: 25% 2020 (COVID): 34% 2008 (financial crisis): 49% Volatility spike: VIX rose above 45 one of the highest on record. Stay tuned for next week.

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Why Should I Hire a Financial Advisor? 5 Benefits of Financial Advice

Carson Wealth

They consider your current financial situation, risk tolerance, and future objectives to help develop a comprehensive plan. 1 Envestnet, How a Financial Advisor Can Help You Achieve Financial Wellness, 2020. This personalized approach can help you make financial decisions that are well-informed and strategically sound.

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Five Things to do During a Stock Market Correction

The Chicago Financial Planner

After a strong finish in 2020 and very solid returns in 2021, we’ve seen a lot of market volatility so far in 2022. Ideally you’ve been rebalancing your portfolio along the way and your asset allocation is largely in line with your plan and your risk tolerance. Focus on risk.

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The Super Bowl and Your Investments

The Chicago Financial Planner

Kansas City won the 2020 game and the market had an up year in spite of the impact of COVID-19. Any investment strategy that does not incorporate your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance is flawed. That said, they did play in the AFC in their first year of existence but that’s getting too technical for this blog post.

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Stock Market Highs and Your Retirement

The Chicago Financial Planner

After a significant drop in March of 2020 in the wake of the pandemic, the S&P 500 has staged an amazing recovery. The index finished 2020 with a gain in excess of 18%. Manage your portfolio with and eye towards downside risk. Click To Tweet. Approaching retirement and want another opinion on where you stand?

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Quadrant Practicality

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

From 2020 on, VBAIX outperformed four times. They do have a positive real return and having half the volatility of 60/40 would be appropriate for some people like maybe those with a very low risk tolerance or someone far enough ahead of where they need to be that they could be partially in game over mode.