News and Updates
Gold Hits New All-Time High Above $3,600
Gold (GLD) just hit a new all-time high above $3,600 an ounce and is now up 35% on the year. Looking forward I believe gold has entered a new bull market and I’m expecting more gains in the next few years.
S&P 500 Up 2% in August
The S&P500 was up 2% in august and is up 8% on the year. Looking forward stocks have a history of weakness in September. If we see a correction i will be looking to deploy capital and buy dips.
The 4% Rule and IRA Distributions
The 4% rule is an excellent guideline to extend IRA distributions to 20-30 years.
Gold Ready for New All-Time High?
Gold is looking bullish on the chart – i am expecting a breakout and new all-time high in the next few months.
S&P 500 Moving into Weaker Time of Year
The S&P 500 is moving into a historically weaker time of the year. Im not expecting major weakness, but a 5% correction wouldn’t be shocking. If stocks are down ill be using it as opportunity to deploy more cash.
S&P 500 Up 1.5% in July – Time for Caution?
The S&P 500 has been strong in July but the leading index is heading into a weaker time of the year. I view any weakness as a chance to deploy more capital.
S&P 500 Gains 5% in June
The S&P 500 gained 5% in June, building on strong momentum from May and hitting a new all-time high. Stocks look a little overbought in the short run but July is historically one of the best months for stocks and im expecting more upside in the next few weeks.
S&P 500 up 2% in June
The S&P 500 is having another good month, up 2% in the first two weeks of June. Although stocks look a little overbought in the short run i am expecting a new all-time high in the next few months.
International Stocks Outperforming US Stocks in 2025 – More to Come?
Vanguard all-world ex US index fund VEU and other international stock index funds are having a good year in 2025. I believe international stocks will continue to perform well in the next few years.
S&P 500 up 5% in May
The S&P 500 is up 5.7% in may – this is a very bullish signal that the index has a high probability of more gains in the next 12 months.