The U.S. equity markets have attracted a lot of interest in recent months as the economic recovery takes shape (i.e., V-shaped recovery) and even accelerates. Indeed, the equity markets have had a tremendous run since their COVID-19 meltdown in March 2020 which resulted in the major U.S. indices falling about 30%. The S&P, DOW & NASDAQ indices have all rebounded strongly and sharply, notching gains of 84%, 81% & 102%, respectively. Consequently, investors who got in at the right time would have made significant returns in a relatively short period of time, causing those who have missed out so far to hope that the “good times” will continue on...
The Planning and setting of goals are a very important part of our daily lives. This should also be applied to our finances to accomplish financial freedom. Having a goal that is realistic as well as steps that are measurable, will allow for easy tracking of our progress.
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2020 saw extreme volatility in the investment market. Recent statistics suggest a significant increase in trading activity in the market from young investors who are taking advantage of the investment opportunities available.
What to look for as a young investor
As a young investor...
Simple can be considered as boring, but sometimes simple is exactly what we need. I recently met with a prospective investor (virtually of course) who had gotten badly burned in the stock market. After licking his wounds, he decided he was ready to invest again, but after his bad...
According to FSC data, the total assets of the private pension plan industry as of September 30, 2020 stood at J$639.29 billion. 37% of this J$639.29 billion is invested in “pooled investment arrangements” (I.e., mutual funds or unit trusts). This is the single largest concentration in any...
All great relationships begin with trust and understanding. This applies in both personal and professional situations. Choosing a financial advisor for investment guidance should also adhere to this principle. The investor/advisor relationship should be one where the investor trusts the...
You have probably heard the phrase that interest rates and bond prices move in opposite directions. That is, as interest rates rise bond prices are expected to fall and vice versa. However, since the start of 2021 we have observed a steady rise in international rates, yet corporate bond...
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