Published March 27, 2026
For many years, we have read that “the coming decade for stocks will offer little or no return!”. That has certainly not been the case as stocks have generally risen strongly over the past decade. Further, even if stocks did find their way to another “lost decade” of zero net return over many years, we know from experience that getting to that zero return usually includes prolonged swings up and down. (more…)
Published September 1, 2023
This week, we offer an educational article from Schwab on market cycles. We hope you will find it helpful in understanding why markets behave as they do.
“Market cycles, as the term suggests, happen again and again over time, and they cover a wide range of types: bear markets and bull markets, sell-offs and rallies, and expansions, recessions, and recoveries. These cycles come in different shapes, sizes, and durations, and no two are exactly alike.
By understanding the various definitions of market cycles, learning how to identify them, and seeing how they’ve played out over time, investors can potentially gain valuable insight for portfolio strategy. (more…)