Articles tagged "long-term" - Resource Consulting Group

Quarterly Commentary, Q1 2019

April 16, 2019
Quarterly Commentary

Global equity markets were positive across the board for the first quarter, with Real Estate Investment Trusts (as measured by the Wilshire REIT Index) being the best performing asset class.

International Stocks – Should They Stay or Should They Go?

April 1, 2019
Frank Garcia
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After another tough year for international stocks, we’re reminded of the popular Clash song from 1981 (Should I Stay or Should I Go). In 2019, investors may question the inclusion of international stocks in their investment portfolios.

Quarterly Commentary, Q4 2018

January 11, 2019
Quarterly Commentary

Global equity markets were negative across the board for the fourth quarter, with US Small Cap (as measured by the Russell 2000) being the worst performing equity asset class, at -20.20%.

Quarterly Commentary, Q2 2018

July 31, 2018
Quarterly Commentary

US markets had a positive second quarter, with the S&P 500 returning 3.43% and the Russell 2000 returning 7.75%. International developed markets declined 1.24% and Emerging Markets declined 7.96%.

Quarterly Commentary, Q1 2018

April 12, 2018
Quarterly Commentary

Markets started strong in January, with the S&P 500 reaching an all-time high. Although economic indicators remained positive during the quarter, uncertainty regarding interest rates and trade policies loomed large.

Quarterly Commentary, Q4 2017

January 11, 2018
Quarterly Commentary

With the help of a strong fourth quarter, 2017 gave investors a less volatile and record-shattering ride across nearly every major global asset class.

Quarterly Commentary, Q3 2017

October 9, 2017
Quarterly Commentary

The U.S. economy saw slightly weaker growth during the third quarter with a 2.7% GDP estimate, down from 3.10% during the second quarter.

Quarterly Commentary, Q2 2017

July 14, 2017
Quarterly Commentary

U.S. economic growth was stronger than initially estimated in the second quarter due to unexpected higher consumer spending and an increase in exports.

Financial Hypochondria

August 7, 2014
Articles

Individuals who suffer from hypochondria have an excessive preoccupation with their physical health, which manifests itself into an unrealistic fear of having a serious disease. As they focus on and worry about physical sensations, a cycle of symptoms and worry...

Buffett’s Explicit Instructions to His Wife: Index!

June 10, 2014
Gregg Biro
Articles

It’s interesting that Warren Buffett, the fourth wealthiest person in the world (according to Forbes) and one of our most successful investors, offers some sage investment advice to his adoring public that is largely ignored. His simple message to investors is to avoid trying to beat the market.