by Daniel May | Feb 10, 2022 | Blogs, FYI by FTE, Investing
The S&P 500 had a very good year last year, and not just for returns, but for volatility. The total return of the index last year was 28.83%, and the largest decline from peak to bottom was just 5.2%. That is exceptionally good – the average intra-year...
by Money Guy | Feb 23, 2017 | Blogs
For most investors, you know that having a diversified portfolio is a best practice you ought to be following. But many people think they’re diversified when they’re really not. Diversification simply means that you hold a variety of asset classes in your investment...
by Money Guy | Dec 23, 2016 | Blogs
With the DOW Jones Industrial Average striving to reach 20,000 (19,933.81 as of December 23), it creates an investment environment that can easily send investors into a frenzy over what sorts of investment moves should be made. Understandably, investors don’t...
by Money Guy | Dec 9, 2016 | Blogs
How you think can often lead to how you act. When it comes to your finances this is true also. In fact, your money mindset can determine whether or not you’re successful in reaching your financial goals by how you think and approach your financial life. Do you have a...
by Money Guy | Nov 14, 2016 | Blogs
After a polarizing election season, investors may now be wondering what happens next when it comes to their finances. If you are wondering how this year’s election results may impact your wallet, keep reading. It is quite normal to feel a certain amount of...