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Don't Judge Diversification on Feelings

Stocks Lose Money for the 26th Time

Focusing on what happened in 2022, this Student of the Market shows an overview of last year’s performance compared to similar years in the market’s history.  This may be a window into the possibilities for 2023 and the future of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Also a look at the numbers showing that even though portfolio diversification works, it doesn’t always feel good.

January 29, 2023
Stocks Lose Money for the 26th Time
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