Market Update for September 2018 – Performance Angst
September was another negative month for most global equity markets, with the exception of the US.
Posts by author: Isaac Schweigert
Market Update for August 2018
August was a negative month for most global equity markets, with the exception of the US. The latest report on active managers showed the underperformance continues.
Market Update for June 2018
June was a good month for North American stocks, while international markets struggled. Bonds and REITS performed well.
Market Update for May 2018 – Leveraged Marijuana?
May was a good month for stocks, both in Canada and most international markets. Bonds also performed well. Meanwhile, at the other end of the risk spectrum, the first leveraged marijuana ETF has been launched.
Market Update for April 2018
April was a good month for Canadian and European stocks helping to offset declines in bond markets.
Market Update for March 2018
March was another down month for most markets. Bonds and REITs helped to provide some relief for investors.
Market Update for February 2018 – World Wide Trade War?
February was the most difficult month we’ve seen on the global stock markets in some time. Bonds provided a bit of a safe haven as Donald Trump looks to be starting a trade war as a negotiating tactic.
Market Update for January 2018 – Calm Before the Return of Volatility
January was a good month for most equity markets, but the Canadian market was left out. The US market was one of the top performers but quickly reversed at the start of February, reintroducing the concept of volatility to many investors.
