Historically, the S&P 500 has an average recovery of 23.8% after it declines by >15% during the first half of the year. DID YOU KNOW? There are only 5 other instances of the S&P 500 down >15% to start the year. On average, they returned 23.8% during the second half of the year. Source: First Trust Portfolios LP
How are you dealing with our current market environment? Contact us for a complimentary discussion. DID YOU KNOW? The S&P 500 had the worst first half of the year since 1962. Source: Compound Capital Advisors
Median sales price of existing homes continue to increase. DID YOU KNOW? The median sales price of U.S. existing homes rose above $400,000 for the first time, a 44% increase over the last 2 years. Source: Wall Street Journal, Compound Capital Advisors
Treasury Yields have been increasing as the Federal Reserve attempts to combat inflation. DID YOU KNOW? The 1-Year Treasury Yield is at its highest level since 2008. Source: Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit [...]
Unemployment has stayed steady over the last 3 months at 3.6%, slightly above the pre-pandemic unemployment level of 3.5%. DID YOU KNOW? Employers added 390,000 in May, while unemployment stayed steady at 3.6%. Source: Wall Street Journal This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. [...]
US E-commerce sales are still increasing, but at a much slower rate than what we have seen over the last 10 years. DID YOU KNOW? US E-commerce sales increased by 6.6% year-over-year, which is the slowest growth rate since 2009. Source: Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk [...]
U.S. births increased in 2021 for the first time in 7 years as a result of the pandemic DID YOU KNOW? U.S. births increased for the first time since 2014. Source: Wall Street Journal This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy [...]
Since the start of the pandemic, average hourly earnings have increased significantly. DID YOU KNOW? Since Feb 2020, nominal US average hourly earnings have increased 11.5%. Source: Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit [...]
Are you taking the right steps to be able to retire on time? DID YOU KNOW? Since the mid 1990s, the average retirement age for both men and women has increased by 2 years. SOURCE: CENTER FOR RETIREMENT RESEARCH AT BOSTON COLLEGE This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including [...]
Technology stocks were hit especially hard in April. Contact us to see what this means for your retirement portfolio. DID YOU KNOW? April 2022 was the worst month for the Nasdaq Composite Index since 2008. SOURCE: WALL STREET JOURNAL This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of [...]