Market Update for March 2018
March was another down month for most markets. Bonds and REITs helped to provide some relief for investors.
Posts by author: Isaac Schweigert
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.
What to do when markets are down – 2018 Edition
Over the last few days the stock markets around the world have done something they haven’t done in over a year: post a large negative return for a few days. The latest drop in the markets appears to be caused by the fear of interest rates going up in the near term. We’ve also read reports of a few leveraged […]
Market Update for December 2017
December was a good month for stock markets around the world, and capped off a good year for our portfolios.
Market Update for November 2017 – What is bitcoin?
November was a good month for stock markets around the world, less so for bond markets. But the currency or “investment” that did the best was bitcoin.
Market Update for October 2017
October was a good month for both stock and bond markets around the world. With the end of the year just around the corner, now is a good time for some final tax planning before its too late.
Market Update for September 2017 – Rising Interest Rates
Despite its historical reputation, September was a good month for stocks. Bonds didn’t fare as well as interest rates continued to rise.