by Michael Vodicka | Jan 4, 2016 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
2015 was a tough year for investors. U.S. stocks and bonds struggled. Leading the pack was the Nasdaq 100, delivering a total return (price gains and dividends) of 9.44%. The S&P 500 delivered a total return of 1.23%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average delivered a...
by Michael Vodicka | Dec 16, 2015 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Since the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913 the U.S. dollar has lost 98% of its purchasing power. Take a look at the stunning chart below. If there is one reason why Bitcoin is surging, this is it. If you’ve never heard of Bitcoin – it’s a...
by Michael Vodicka | Oct 3, 2015 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
The third-quarter ended last week. It was one of the bumpier rides the stock market has seen in years. At its lowest point, the S&P 500 was down about 12% from its all-time high. Any decline of 10% or more is a classified as a correction. A decline of 20% or more...
by Michael Vodicka | Jul 3, 2015 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Happy 4th of July Weekend. I hope everyone is having a great time. The second quarter came to an end on Thursday. The action was a little bumpier than the first three months of the year. Unlike the first quarter, – U.S stock performed better than international...
by Michael Vodicka | Apr 2, 2015 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
The first quarter ended on Tuesday. The big take away? International stocks outperformed the S&P 500 for the first time in three years. Here’s a look at the numbers. Asia (AIA): 7.87% The Vanguard all-world ex-us ETF (VEU): 5.68%. Emerging Markets (EEM):...
by Michael Vodicka | Mar 29, 2015 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
This article originally appeared on Street Authority. By: Michael Vodicka There was a period of time over the last couple of months where a form of corporate engineering dominated headlines. Apple was one of the most high-profile examples of companies taking advantage...
