Part 2: Assessing War and the State of the Global Economy
With news outlets centered on war between Russia and Ukraine, it’s easy to lose sight of the broader, economic picture. What shape is the US economy in now? What about its Western allies?
Entries by Phillip Law, CFA
Part 1: We Will Prevail
Markets are tumbling while buildings are collapsing, with weapons devastating Ukraine. Will we make it to the light at the end of the tunnel, or is all lost? This is a series addressing the geopolitical war overseas and the implications on investors.
Fighter Planes and Market Turmoil
Looking at the S&P 500’s largest annual intra-year drawdowns dating back to 1950, the index’s current downtrend in 2022 is really put into perspective. We’ve been spoiled with last year’s bull market, so should we be worried about this recent volatility?
Bitcoin ETFs: Don’t Forget to Look Under The Hood
Some people hail Bitcoin as the greatest thing since sliced bread, while others consider it one’s worst enemy. Whether your conviction supports or berates the world’s most infamous cryptocurrency, it doesn’t change the fact that buzz around the crypto-space – inclusive of altcoins, blockchain, and decentralized finance – is rapidly growing.
What’s Up With That Inflationary Altitude?
We’re officially 16 months into the pandemic. You’re vaccinated and planning your next trip, itching to get out the house. Hawaii, Las Vegas, or Disney World? Bulls will say choose your adventure. Bears will say pick your poison. Regardless, nobody can deny that the United States has largely re-opened with certain sectors, such as airlines […]
March Market Madness
During this time last year, the NCAA canceled March Madness. With college basketball off the table, we were given a different type of madness: Market Madness. The S&P 500 drew down a total of 34% from peak to trough as COVID-19 wreaked havoc across global markets. This week marked the one year anniversary of that drawdown’s market bottom.
Is Tesla Flying Too Close to the Sun?
Learn about the TSLA inclusion to the S&P 500, a brief history lesson, and potential volatility and hidden problems that may be dangerous.
How Will Emerging Markets “Emerge” From 2020?
EM investments invest in the securities of a less developed country with improving economic conditions and increased involvement with the global economy.
Gold Rush of 2020
In 1848, thousands of people grabbed their shovels and crossed land and sea to Sutter’s Mill with hopes of striking gold. Almost 150 years later in 2020, a similar parallel is happening not in San Francisco, but rather in the investable market for this hot commodity. Year-to-date (YTD), gold has experienced more inflows than other […]