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International stocks have not done well recently compared with U.S. stocks. The 2024 return of international stocks (as measured by the MSCI World ex USA Index) was just under 5%, lagging by nearly 20 percentage points the return of U.S….
In recent weeks, several Wall Street market strategists have warned of lower expected returns for U.S. stocks over the next decade. Current valuations have been a common basis for these pessimistic views. The difficulty of predicting the absolute level of…
Worried stocks may drop after a recession announcement? History shows markets incorporate expectations ahead of economic reports. Some investors may worry about the stock market sinking after a recession is officially announced. But history shows that markets incorporate expectations ahead…
Annual stock market returns are unpredictable, but “up” years have occurred much more frequently than “down” years in the US. That may be reassuring to investors, especially if they find market downturns unsettling. The US stock market posted positive returns…
At Financial Symmetry we are in constant pursuit of our mission to enhance today and enrich tomorrow for our clients and communities through empowerment, education, and guidance toward financial prosperity. We announced our partnership with 3rd Decade®, a 501(c)3 nonprofit,…
It was a year of uncertainty and anticipation, of hopes for a return to a degree of normalcy following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. And it was a year that showed, again, the difficulty of making investment…
The relationship between happiness and money is complicated. Just consider this sampling of the myriad studies that explore the link between the dollars we earn and the happiness we feel. In the early-1970s, economist Richard Easterlin found that rich countries…
As companies grow to become some of the largest firms trading on the US stock market, the returns that push them there can be impressive. But not long after joining the Top 10 largest by market cap, these stocks, on…
A recent flurry of return spikes for a handful of US stocks has captivated investors and non investors alike. Wall Street news trending on social media even amid an NFL playoff season is indeed an unusual event. So, what should…
At Financial Symmetry we are in constant pursuit of our mission to enhance today and enrich tomorrow for our clients and communities through empowerment, education, and guidance toward financial prosperity. That is why we are excited to announce our partnership…
