DOWNLOAD THE PDF The year 2019 offered investors strong returns in many major asset classes and capped off an attractive decade of gains. Figure 1 below shows the 10 year returns for a global stock portfolio. Large US growth stocks, the major type of stocks owned by many investors, especially
Download the PDF Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbeques or other social gatherings. A neighbor or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of getting in at the right
DOWNLOAD THE PDF Each quarter we put together a PowerPoint detailing how different markets performed over the last quarter. You will notice that Q3 of 2019 Bonds performed better than stocks word wide. Real Estate was the highest returning asset class.
Download the PDF Overall the 2nd quarter was a good quarter for most investments (especially very large, fast-growing US multinationals that trade at high valuations). Stocks & Bonds continued to rebound from the pullback that bottomed over the Christmas holidays; as interest rates fell, due to concerns for slowing global
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there are probably signs about a community yard/garage sale every weekend. With the wild flowers in full bloom, spring cleaning has begun and just about everyone is joining in. However, I pose this question, “why stop with your house?” Why not do some
What A Difference A Quarter Makes Download the PDF In the investment world, Wall Street has been known to prey on investor’s relatively short memory of the past, but I would like to remind you of Dec 25th, 2018, barely 100 days ago. Markets appeared to be in free fall
I found this article on the web the other day and thought it was very timely. It’s probably a 5 minute read. Enjoy! -Mike
Click below to see how the markets across the world performed during the 4th Quarter. 4th Quarter Market Review 2018 PowerPoint Slides 4th Quarter Market Review 2018 PDF
Download the PDF With the end of the year approaching, tax planning is probably high on your list of things to do. We wanted to share some thoughts for you to consider before December 31st. Below are some of the ideas we have: Contributions to Qualified Retirement Accounts: Reduce
MWA 4th Quarter Commentary
Download the PDF Mills Wealth Q4 2018 Market Commentary We used recent market volatility combined with new technology to adjust our portfolios. Below you will find our rationale on the changes, and our thoughts on the current and future market environment. Rationale Behind the Trades We Executed: Sold real estate: