Topic

Monthly Recap

A collection of 25 posts

Monthly Recap

Diversification Is Not Dead

NOVEMBER 2023 | When the S&P 500 is topping the performance charts, holding a diversified portfolio looks silly. Should you go all-in on the S&P? Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.

| 8 min read
Monthly Recap

Looking Forward, Not Back

OCTOBER 2023 | Stocks and bonds both slid in September, but remember, you have to position your portfolio for the future, not the past. Plus, a comparison of my Aggressive and Growth ETF portfolios, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.

| 8 min read
Monthly Recap

Touching Down

SEPTEMBER 2023 | August wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been for investors, but have we achieved a soft landing? Plus, an article roundup, the IVA Factor Tracker and September’s distribution schedule.

| 11 min read
Monthly Recap

A Pendulum in Mid Swing

AUGUST 2023 | Stock and bond prices are rising. Recession fears are fading into the distance. And investors are feeling bullish … Is this as good as it gets? Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.

| 7 min read
Monthly Recap

We Were Promised a Recession

JULY 2023 | With no recession in sight, stocks delivered double-digit returns in the first half of 2023. Be wary of outsized one-year returns and the Super Seven. Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.

| 9 min read
Monthly Recap

Storm Clouds Clear

JUNE 2023 | Markets took the debt ceiling debate in stride, growth stocks beat value stocks and the municipal money market yield roller coaster slows. Plus, an article roundup and the IVA Factor Tracker.

| 7 min read