Articles tagged "market timing" - Resource Consulting Group

Quarterly Commentary, Q2 2019

July 15, 2019
Quarterly Commentary

Global equity markets were positive for the second quarter. Domestic equities (as measured by the S&P 500) returned 4.30%, International equities (as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index) returned 3.68%, and Emerging Markets (as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index) returned 0.61%.

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.

Recent Market Volatility

October 15, 2018
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What should you make of recent ups and downs in the stock market? Here’s helpful context on volatility and expected returns.

Volatility: Welcome Back to Normal

June 13, 2018
Gregg Biro
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So that’s what market volatility feels like! It has been a while since we’ve had dramatic swings in stock markets across the globe. But these past few months have been a reminder of how volatile markets can be.

Is Your Road to Sustained Wealth Paved with Amazon and Apple or the Whole Alphabet?

March 19, 2018
Kimberly Sterling
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There are many ways to make a fortune. You might inherit money, win the lottery or build a thriving business and sell it. You can also work hard in your career, save and invest with discipline. Making a fortune often includes elements of risk and luck.

Recent Market Volatility

February 9, 2018
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After a long period of relative calm in the markets, the increase in stock market volatility in recent days has renewed anxiety for many investors.

A Rocky Start to 2016: The Key to Success is (still) Preparation

January 15, 2016
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Equity markets have once again turned down this morning after yesterday’s rebound. For global stock market investors, the news in 2016 has been marked by...

Buffett’s Explicit Instructions to His Wife: Index!

June 10, 2014
Gregg Biro
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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.

“I’m Melting, I’m Melting!!!”

September 26, 2011
Kimberly Sterling
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The wicked witch in The Wizard of Oz screeched this infamous line at the climax of the movie, and we were all relieved as she evaporated, leaving behind nothing but her black hat. But unlike film viewers, many gold investors won’t be rejoicing when this precious metal starts to melt down.

Gold - What We Are Thinking

January 4, 2010
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During times of extreme uncertainty and fear, investors are drawn to gold. In prior centuries, gold was the globally-accepted source of power and wealth for kings, empires and aristocrats. As children we read stories and watched movies about gold...