Up until September, the stock market had been having a great year rebounding 15% from the bear market of 2022. Then September came and the S&P 500 index dropped 5%. The narrative from investors changed from “peak interest rates” to “higher interest rates for longer” to “higher interest rates forever”. This new environment is [...]
You may have heard of the phrase “tax loss harvesting” in the context of sales of stocks or other investments, and wondered exactly what it means. Tax loss harvesting generally refers to selling investments (i.e. capital assets) at a loss, specifically timing them so that they offset gains (both capital and ordinary) in the [...]
After a torrid first half of the year, tech and growth stocks have been correcting over the past few weeks. So far, a large majority of companies have reported earnings that have beaten estimates but the reaction from investors has been relatively negative. Companies are beating expectations but stocks are going lower because they [...]
The overall equity market fell materially last year in the rising interest rate environment but recovered year-to-date as interest rates have since leveled off with inflation rates normalizing. Growth oriented stocks that drastically fell in price in 2022 have been the market leaders in 2023. Value oriented stocks outperformed last year but have underperformed [...]
The equity market witnessed a sector rotation in May from Utilities to Technology stocks as investors took on greater risk on a market backed by a strong labor market. The S&P 500 Utilities index was down 6% while the Nasdaq composite index was up 6% for the month. Utilities fell due to the probability [...]
A common misconception that some people make is that gambling and investing are the same. This idea can become amplified during hard market times or economic downturns. No matter the reason, there are significant differences between the two, particularly in the ability to manage and mitigate your risk. Two essential investment concepts that deal with [...]
In the ever-changing world that surrounds the stock market and economy in general, the team at John G. Ullman & Associates is committed to keeping you informed and up to date on the latest news and events that could affect you! Each month, Mark Abdalla, CFA®, MBA, will recap the news and events that [...]
There are many things in life that make sense to do on your own: driving a car, getting dressed, eating, brushing your teeth, shopping for clothes. There are also activities that always are best left to professionals such as filling a cavity, setting a broken bone, or preparing a legal defense to a criminal charge. [...]
As you go into the New Year, you may be considering what sustainable financial changes you can make. The big picture is very blunt – earn more money or spend less! Of course, it is not as easy to earn more money, so the real focus can be on spending less. Spending less is actually [...]
You may have heard of the phrase “tax loss harvesting” in the context of sales of stocks or other investments, and wondered exactly what it means. Tax loss harvesting generally refers to selling investments (i.e. capital assets) at a loss, specifically timing them so that they offset gains (both capital and ordinary) in the same [...]
