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Monday, July 25, 2022

2022 Semi-Annual Review

The good news and the bad news about the 2022 first six months for the S&P 500 Index.

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Topic: The Market

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

State of the Market Q&A

Thoughts on what to do in today’s market from the vantage point of 50 years of investing

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Topic: The Market

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Bonds are Down More Than Stocks

Stocks are well off their all-time highs. Bonds should be higher right? Wrong.

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Topic: The Market

Thursday, February 24, 2022

The Ukraine Invasion

Times like these are why we believe CastleKeep clients are best served by diversified portfolios and a long-term approach.

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Topic: The Market

Sunday, January 30, 2022

2021 Year in Review

The bull market in risk assets continued in 2021, led by oil, US stocks, and real estate. In fact, only US corporate bonds, emerging market stocks, and gold were down on the year.

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Topic: The Market

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

2021 Semi-Annual Review: Hang On

We urge clients to remain invested, even during the darkest of times. This strategy has paid off over time, and the first half of 2021 has been no different.

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Topic: The Market

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

The S&P 500 Index is Underperforming Itself

If you’ve been a big believer in “just owning the [S&P 500] index,” make sure you know which one you own.

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Topic: The Market

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Look Out for Outlooks 2021 Edition

It’s that time of year again where strategists are paraded on TV to share their predictions for the market in 2021. Ignore them. Here’s why.

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Topic: The Market

Saturday, January 30, 2021

GameStop Nonstop

A wild ride for GameStop—but what is really going on?

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Topic: The Market

Thursday, January 28, 2021

SPAC Attack

SPACs are all the rage. So what are they, and why all the hype?

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Topic: The Market