Commentary

Print
Commentary Home: December 2009

The New Normal

There has been a lot of mention of the phrase "the New Normal" so I thought I'd define it, and discuss the ramifications and opportunities that such a philosophy represents.

We have just witnessed, and hopefully survived, the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression and the ensuing more ...

Outlook for December, November in Review

November was another good month for the markets (since the bottom in March), continuing a series of positive months, save one -- October -- which was a slightly down month. Despite the recent drop Thanksgiving week, the stock market ended the month of November with big gains. Major stock indexes were up more than 5%, the best monthly performance since July. The S&P 500 increased 5.7% and the Nasdaq more ...

Disclaimer: All articles are for informational purposes only and do not constitute offers/solicitations to sell or purchase any security or investment product or service; this information is provided solely for your personal use and is not intended to be investment advice; all investments are subject to risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested; diversification does not protect against a loss in a declining market or ensure a profit; stocks of companies in emerging markets are generally more risky than stocks of companies in developed countries; foreign investing involves additional risks including currency fluctuations and political uncertainty; prices of mid- and small-cap stocks often fluctuate more than those of large-company stocks; investments in bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk; past performance is no guarantee of future results; nothing constitutes tax or legal advice; investment products described herein are not bank deposits; are not insured by the FDIC or any other governmental entity; are neither obligations of, nor guaranteed by Green Valley Wealth Advisors, LLC. We are not responsible for the accuracy or content on third party websites; any and all links are offered only for use at your own discretion; and our privacy policies do not apply to linked websites.