Market Commentary: First Quarter

Market Commentary Q1 21

2021 has started out in a positive direction for global stocks as a large number of people have been vaccinated, the economy continues to open up, and additional government stimulus has been provided. Large companies represented by the S&P 500 Index gained 6.17% for the quarter. Small companies represented by the Russell 2000 increased 12.7%…

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Market Commentary: Fourth Quarter

Market Commentary Q4 2020

Global markets have continued to recover from the panic of the initial COVID-19 pandemic as the anticipated vacines begin to be distributed.  The U.S. presidential election seems to be finalized, and that is one less thing the markets have to be uncertain about.  Markets consider uncertainty as a risk factor, and the more uncertain things are, generally…

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