It’s likely safe to classify 2020 as a year that has defied expectations and predictions. Led by COVID-19, the real economy and financial markets have felt the wrath of the pandemic. Since March however, there has been a disconnect between the stock market and “main street,” as the real economy continues to sputter while equity…
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Are Fractional Shares Just a Gimmick?
One area of finance that has been getting a lot of attention lately is the concept of “fractional shares” and their use in investment portfolios. In an effort to make investing cheaper and more available to the masses, certain brokerages are allowing clients to buy fractional shares so that investors aren’t burdened with having to…
Explaining the Disconnect Between the Economy and Stock Market
This week, the S&P 500 flirted with overtaking its high watermark from February of this year, leaving many scratching their head as to how, and why, the stock market has rebounded this quickly. Since the bottom in March, the S&P 500 has risen approximately 50 percent, taking only 175 days for the index to complete a…
Even Warren Buffett Can’t Call the Bottom
Markets bounced back sharply last week, providing a much needed respite for equity investors. But, before we get too excited, we need to keep in mind that +20% rallies during bear markets are very common. In fact, the biggest up days in stock markets have historically occurred during major bear markets.