The markets had a strong start to the year, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones each hitting all-time highs in the first quarter. In fact, the S&P 500 has reached 22 new record highs so far this year. The economy has remained resilient with low unemployment, strong consumer spending, and healthy household and …
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3rd Quarter Capital Market Review
The third quarter brought continued market weakness due to concerns about high inflation and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases to slow the economy. The Fed has now raised interest rates five times since March and indicated that more increases are coming. The idea that interest rates will stay higher for longer has shaken investors, …
1st Quarter 2022 SWMG Newsletter
We have had a much different market experience in 2022 compared to last year. Through the end of the first quarter, the S&P 500 is down 4.6% after ending 2021 near all-time highs. The COVID situation has improved but the markets have been on edge due to the devastation in Ukraine. Also, the markets have …
Hidden Costs – No Cost Trading
Last year, Charles Schwab announced that they were reducing trading fees to zero, and Ameritrade, E*TRADE and Fidelity shortly followed. Hooray, free trades! But hold on are there hidden costs in no cost trading? For consumers of these companies, however, there really is no free lunch. It is important to look to see what you …