Tag: equities

Markets were a mixed bag in June. Optimism about the Federal Reserve ending or at least slowing its rate-rising program pushed up the equity markets, with the Large Cap Core Equity category delivering a 6.4% return for the month. Nevertheless, inflation remained persistent, albeit at a lower annualized rate, and the Core Fixed Income category responded with a -0.3% return in June.

We know intuitively, buying great merchandise on sale is something consumers love. Ironically, in the investment business, when great stocks go on sale, investors tend to freeze or sell. That’s a mistake.

Investment advisors face challenges in managing portfolios amidst a dynamic market. One notable trend is the flat performance of Russell 1000 value, coupled with suppressed volatility in a range-bound market. Concerns arise from the concentration of gains within a few names, particularly in the tech sector, within the S&P 500.

When we think about the stock market, we often assume that it moves in a linear fashion. Up or down. However, there are times of uncertainty that the market reacts like a jackrabbit – bouncing up and down, all around.

When we think about the stock market, we often assume that it moves in a linear fashion. Up or down. However, there are times of uncertainty that the market reacts like a jackrabbit – bouncing up and down, all around.