by Michael Vodicka | Feb 1, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
After a strong performance in 2025 the S&P 500 (SPY) is off to a good start in 2026. The leading index gained 1.5% in January. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) gained 2.6%. International stocks led the way, with the Vanguard International Index Fund (VEU) up...
by Michael Vodicka | Jan 26, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
For the second consecutive year precious metals were one of the top performing asset classes of the year. The price of gold was up 65% in 2025 and the price of silver was up 130%. The S&P 500 had a good year, gaining 16%, but as you can see precious metals...
by Michael Vodicka | Jan 15, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Space exploration has quickly emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the world. That’s why I am calling the space exploration industry as my #1 growth sector for 2026. I want to make sure my wealth management clients and follower know about the...
by Michael Vodicka | Jan 1, 2026 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
2025 was another good year for the S&P 500. But the path higher wasn’t smooth – it was bumpy and erratic. US stocks fell into a bear market in early April – defined as a 20% decline from the 52-week high – over worries how U.S. tariff...
by Michael Vodicka | Dec 2, 2025 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
The S&P 500 logged a big reversal in November to finish the month with a small gain, marking the seventh consecutive month of gains for the leading index. The S&P 500 was down almost 4% going into the last week of November. From there, the index put together...
by Michael Vodicka | Nov 20, 2025 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
November is historically one of the strongest months of the year for the S&P 500 (SPY). However US stocks have been unseasonably weak this November. The S&P 500 is down about 3.5% on the month. The tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) is down about 6%. Naturally...
