For clients of Kate Eiland, please CLICK HERE to see important details related to the Strong Valley transition.
Important Note

You are now leaving the Strong Valley Wealth & Pension, LLC ("Strong Valley") website. By clicking on the "Schwab Alliance Access" link below you will be entering the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) Website. Schwab is a registered broker-dealer, and is not affiliated with Strong Valley or any advisor(s) whose name(s) appears on this Website. Strong Valley is/are independently owned and operated. Schwab neither endorses nor recommends Strong Valley. Regardless of any referral or recommendation, Schwab does not endorse or recommend the investment strategy of any advisor. Schwab has agreements with Strong Valley under which Schwab provides Strong Valley with services related to your account. Schwab does not review the Strong Valley website(s), and makes no representation regarding the content of the Website(s). The information contained in the Strong Valley website should not be considered to be either a recommendation by Schwab or a solicitation of any offer to purchase or sell any securities.

Article

Historic Bear Market in Bonds

Historic Bear Market in Bonds

As market volatility continues and the mid-term election draws rapidly near, this month’s Student of the Market gives insight into the relationship between midterm election years and market performance.  You might be surprised to see the breakdown of U.S. stock sector performance for the last five Presidents. Also stats on performance following peaks in inflation and performance 12 months after bad starts for bonds/stocks, may bring some relief.

October 24, 2022
Historic Bear Market in Bonds
Important Disclosure: Content on our website and in our newsletters is for informational purposes only. The information provided may (or may not) directly apply to your situation. We recommend that readers work directly with a professional advisor when making decisions in the context of their specific situation.

Other content you may like

  • Year-End Charitable Giving Strategies

    December 11, 2024
    Charitable giving should be integrated into overall wealth management, with careful planning and an advanced strategy to make a more meaningful impact. There are also unique opportunities for high-net-worth individuals to maximize the impact of their contributions through these four popular strategies.
    Read this Article
  • A smiling woman shaking a man's hand.

    Thinking About Donating Stock?

    November 21, 2025
    Have you considered the benefits of donating stock instead of cash? Curious about the tax implications while maximizing charitable impact? This article will shed light on these questions and more, offering insights into why giving stock is gaining in popularity.
    Read this Article
  • AUG Student of the Market

    So Goes July, So Goes the Rest of the Year?

    August 23, 2022
    With a good Market showing in July, what are the historical trends for the 6 months following? Now throw in mid-term elections and this month’s overview of market performance gets very interesting. Also included are past trends for stock performance during recessions and a quick look at a couple of inverted yield curves.
    Read this Article

  • Navigating Life's Biggest Moments: From Milestones to Curveballs, Are You Prepared?

    May 19, 2025
    Are you facing major life transitions? Whether expected or unexpected, this article dives into the core questions that many of us will face either now or in the future. The better prepared you are, the more confidence you will have to navigate them when the time comes.
    Read this Article
    • The link you have selected is located on another server. The linked site contains information that has been created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of this organization. We do not endorse, approve, certify, or control any linked websites, their sponsors, or any of their policies, activities, products, or services. We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained therein. Visitors to any linked websites should not use or rely on the information contained therein until they have consulted with an independent financial professional. Please click “Continue to Link” to leave this website and proceed to the selected site.
    No, stay on StrongValley.comContinue to link
    phone-handset