Avoid Self-Inflicted Losses in a Down Market
Declines in the financial markets are an uncomfortable part of investing. Taking steps to plan ahead of a market decline is best, though what you
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Investing trends, topics, and money management strategies from professional money managers. The Darrow Wealth blog covers a wide range of topics, such as rebalancing your portfolio, setting your asset allocation, when to consider buying Treasuries, ways to diversify a concentrated stock position, and reasons to diversify globally.
9 Charts Every Investor Should See
Investing during periods of volatility can be difficult, especially when markets seem arbitrary. Gaining a historical perspective can help expectations for investors and reframe events
Reasons to Include International Investments in Your Portfolio
The United States currently represents 60% of the global equity market.¹ This means investors with an extreme home bias are ignoring 40% of the equity
It’s Been One of the Top 5 Worst Starts to a Year for Stocks and Bonds
We all know 2022 hasn’t been kind to investors so far. But according to BlackRock, it’s been one of the worst two months to start
3 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make in Volatile Markets
Investing through market volatility can be challenging. Should you go to cash? What investments perform the best during a market selloff? Is it a good
Returns of Stocks and Bonds Before, During, and After Interest Rate Hikes (Charts)
The Federal Reserve is going to be raising interest rates (via the target Federal Funds rate). This is likely to happen next month. Rising interest
Here’s Why it Might be a Good Time to Rebalance Your Portfolio
Rebalancing your portfolio is an important part of managing your money. Rebalancing means buying and selling positions in your portfolio to get back to your
The S&P 500 Is Up 97% Since 2019. What’s The Market Outlook In 2022 And Beyond?
Since 2019, the total return on the S&P 500 is nearly 97% (almost 27% on an average annualized basis).¹ This outperformance is leaving many investors
Living Off Dividends: Another Retirement Myth?
The idea of living off dividends in retirement sounds nice, but it’s challenging. What investors don’t always realize is how much money they’ll need invested
Should You Change Your Asset Allocation in Retirement?
If you recently retired or are planning to, you likely have questions about how to position your investments going forward. Conventional wisdom suggests investors should