The S&P 500 is in a bear market with a loss about 29% year-to-date as of Mar 20th. After soaring to record highs markets, sold off dramatically in the past weeks. With COVID-19 spreading with no end in sight and countries struggling to contain the virus, nobody knows where the markets are headed. One can …
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Equity markets worldwide are in panic mode. US markets took a turn for the worst in the past few days. The dramatic selloff continues with no end in sight. However the key to surviving this carnage is to be patient and not panic. It is wise to keep monitoring the markets and track any specific …
The S&P is up by 3.31% on price return basis so far this year. NASDAQ has already increased nearly 7% YTD. Among the sector indices, Utilities has shot up nicely as investors flood into the sector seeking safety and yield. It remains to be seen how the rest of the year will play out. With …
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The bull market in US equities in 2019 was one of the best in recent years. However for many folks it did not feel like a bull market because stocks heavily in the last quarter of 2018. In addition, not all sectors participated in the roaring. For instance, energy stocks never recovered to their greatness …