The U.S. stock market officially touched bear market territory this week. I know we’ve all seen those “bull and bear” bookends, but exactly what is a bear market? According to Investopedia, “It’s a market condition in which the prices of securities are falling, and widespread pessimism causes the negative sentiment to be self-sustaining. As […]
The Red Dragonfly Signaled Mid-Year Portfolio Update!
The time for my mid-year investment portfolio update is signaled by the arrival of a beautiful red dragonfly at our pool. Last week he arrived; right on time, and as gorgeous as ever. What are some things to include in your bi-annual portfolio update? How does your portfolio compare to both January of this year […]