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Should You Go To Cash Until The Market Recovers Or Ride It Out?

When the stock market is in turmoil, many investors are tempted to go to cash and wait for the dust to settle before getting back in. One of the issues here is how to time your exit and entry—unlike a flash flood or significant weather event, investors aren't going to…

Kristin McKennaMarch 15, 2020

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During Times of Market Volatility, Focus on What You Can Control

Amidst the vast uncertainty in the markets right now, it's more important than ever for investors to understand the benefits—and limitations—of diversification. Having the right investment mix for your situation is critical in good times in the financial markets and during downturns. While you can't control the ups and downs…

Kristin McKennaMarch 11, 2020

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How Do Bonds Perform During a Recession?

The globalized nature of the world economy makes diversification a tall task. Although past performance is not indicative of future results, history is a helpful lens to view stock vs bond performance during past recessions or bear markets. Volatility in the financial markets also highlights the benefits—and limitations—that diversification can…

Kristin McKennaMarch 4, 2020

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A Market Update on the Impact of the Coronavirus

Putting recent volatility into perspective The COVID-19 virus has roiled the global financial markets in recent days, dominating the headlines. Although the virus does present real risks, it's important to put the recent volatility into perspective. (more…)

Kristin McKennaFebruary 27, 2020

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Taking a Closer Look at U.S. Equity Indices

Updated as of December 31, 2020. The S&P 500 is often used as a measure of the entire US stock market, and for good reason, but that sometimes leads investors to believe they need only invest in a fund that tracks the famed index. To better understand the US equity…

Kristin McKennaFebruary 6, 2019

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What History Can Teach Us About Asset Class Diversification in 4 Charts

Setting your asset allocation is like drafting architectural plans when building a home; it provides a map to guide the construction of your investment portfolio. Developing an asset allocation is a multi-step process, which is challenging for many investors, and for good reason. A Google search for the term "how…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 30, 2019

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How the Timing of a Stock Market Crash Can Impact a Retirement Plan

There's plenty for investors to worry about when their financial livelihood is on the line. When planning for major financial decisions such as retirement, individuals often focus on the severity of a market downturn, underestimating the impact that timing and cash flows can have on their portfolio. The sequence of…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 24, 2019

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Investing Outside of the S&P 500

If you've ever heard excerpts from the latest Apple earnings report, you may have thought, 'so what?' Well, for many investors, Apple's relative performance could impact your own bottom line. As of December 31st, 2020, the 5 largest publicly traded companies (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, and Google) in the world…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 20, 2019

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How to Diversify Your Investments

Why is it important to diversify your investments? The answer is simple: to manage risk. Diversifying your investments is about more than holding different stocks and bonds. Full diversification involves all of your assets: homes, stock options, retirement accounts, and so on. If you're wondering how to diversify your investments,…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 25, 2017

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How to Manage Your Investments: 6 Components of a Successful Strategy

Like many things in life, managing your own investments becomes more complex as you get older. For young professionals just starting out, it makes sense to learn the basics of how to manage your investments and do it yourself. Later in your career, there is more wealth to protect and…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 11, 2017