Tag Archives: S&P 500

Is Your Financial Plan Ready for the Future?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

It is easy to have a “glass is half empty” perspective on the economy after another year that was relatively flat in terms of market performance. Some may say “there is no water in the glass.” The past five years … Continue reading →

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Stock Market Still Overvalued After Recent Correction

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

As of 8/16/2011, the S&P 500 Index (the stock market) is down approximately 12.5% from its 2011 high reached in April.  In addition, stocks are down 7.7% for the month of August.    With the recent volatility and sell-off, what are … Continue reading →

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Investor Fear & the VIX Index

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

There are several ways for investors to measure the level of fear being priced into markets. One of our favorite measures to follow is the VIX index. In simplest terms, the VIX is an investor fear gauge. The VIX measures … Continue reading →

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