January 2021 - Holdun
Active vs. Passive Investing

Active vs. Passive Investing

Which one Is right for you? Ever since the first passive index fund was unveiled in 1975, the active vs. passive investing debate has been one of Wall Street’s most hotly contested issues. The discussions have become increasingly heated of late as the longest bull...
Testing Earnings Season Ahead

Testing Earnings Season Ahead

Market Summary A quiet week in trading by current standards saw U.S. Stock indexes drop between 1% and 1.5%. Declining retail sales and employment figures became the area in focus despite more stimulus proposals. A decline in U.S. retail sales in December marked the...
New Year, Same Story

New Year, Same Story

Market Summary The unrelenting upward march of the stock market that we became so accustomed to during the second half of 2020 continued into 2021, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, and Russell 2000 all setting record highs last week. Much of...