Insights
2017 will go down in the history books.
By: Abby Bennett, CFP®
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while I haven’t toasted too many marshmallows lately, I certainly have done my fair share of online shopping.
The stock market’s winning streak extended for another month in November as U.S.
In October 2017, the S&P 500 delivered its 12th consecutive positive monthly gain, a feat that has never been recorded in the history of the index.
The third quarter produced positive market results for the 8th consecutive quarter, a feat that hadn’t happened in the last 20 years.
August is historically one of the slowest market months of the year, and this year it was no different.
The first half of 2017 experienced very strong returns, given we are in the late stages of the bull market.
By: Dustin Barr, CFA
Being a relatively large independent investment firm has its benefits.