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The COVID makes us think about our retirement and if we are doing the right things. There are many WRONG things that you can be
Cash as a Contrarian Indicator
There is $4.4 Billion dollars sitting on the sidelines waiting for something to happen. This is what we call a contrarian indicator and we have
Transports Lead The Way
Do you know what the transports are and how they affect the market? Well, let us tell you more about them. https://vimeo.com/468598461
Credit Card Face
FINTECH has brought about a lot of changes in the past few years to decades and that is not about to change now. How about
Market Insights October 8 2020
We combine information from a couple other podcast to see if things are “Rhyming” with history. Bart outlines how and why or why not. https://vimeo.com/465813631
Dress for Success
We talk about active and passive management styles with our clients and explain the benefits and problems with each. Here we go through some details
Durable Goods Orders
FINTECH has brought about a lot of changes in the past few years to decades and that is not about to change now. How about
Stock Picking is Dead; Or should be.
We talk about active and passive management styles with our clients and explain the benefits and problems with each. Here we go through some details
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August 28, 2020
As we near September the major equity indexes are at or near all-time highs. It is incredible to think that we shut down large parts of our economy, yet some sectors have flourished. It is important to remember that the stock market is a major leading economic indicator. It does not reflect where we are or where we have been. It is a projection of where we are going.
Indeed, the COVID-19 cases have slowed considerably, especially here in Arizona, and while there is concern of a second wave, it is possible that the worst is behind us. There is also concern that the government may fail to issue a second stimulus package, but the stock market seeming is signaling that the recession may be over. Both
Consumer and Business Confidence is up along with Housing Starts, which all lead to increased consumer spending.
This is about the time when we usually send out a “Save the Date” for our annual Christmas party. Unfortunately, it has been suspended due to concern for the health of our clients and ourselves. Let’s pray that COVID-19 diminishes into the annals of history along with the Spanish flu, Hong Kong Flu, smallpox, and others.
We have a new face in our office, and that face has a beard and sports a bow tie! You will see Ty joining with the advisors in annual meetings to get to know you. Please say hello to Ty Reid when you get a chance. Welcome Ty!
Southwest Investment Advisors has always maintained top level technology solutions. We have been using GoToMeeting and phone conferences for meetings for years. COVID-19 has not changed that for us, but you may want to utilize those video or phone options now. We are happy to accommodate your preference. Thank you for your business, your trust, and your many referrals.
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
Submitted by Southwest Investment Advisors on August 28, 2020
December 2018
December 2018 Equity markets have displayed extreme volatility in recent months, but we believe the worst is over. On Monday, December 24th the S&P 500 index
Market Volatility 2018
Market Volatility 2018 After more than 18 months of rising markets, we’ve started to see a decline, with large sell-offs and heightened volatility in recent
November 2018
November 2018 Volatility in the equity markets continues as we near the midterm elections. We believe the volatility is largely a result of uncertainty regarding
October 2018
October 2018 The recent declines in equity markets have been attributed to rising interest rates by many pundits and our media in general. We believe,
September 2018
September 2018 It’s hard to believe that Fall is just around the corner but here it is. The U.S. economy is rocketing forward with over
July 2018
July 2018 Welcome back to volatility. The reason we say “welcome back” is because we haven’t seen much in recent years and appear to be