If you as the investor focus on the short-term you may miss out on long-term results. Investors cannot ignore the surrounding change of events; we need to see the big picture of how change applies today, tomorrow and the future.
Since most of us have never experienced a pandemic and post-pandemic recovery, there are many opinions and outcome scenarios as to what may happen.
Covid-19 will have some lasting effects for many businesses, with changes that may be permanent.
Although we are not yet through the worst of the pandemic, the stock market continues to advance. Many investors have asked why there is a disconnect between the stock market and the economy.
We believe that to be successful through all cycles of investing, investors need to take a long-term view of the markets. If your asset allocation is well-balanced and aligned properly with your short, intermediate, and long-term goals, you should be positioned to weather any storm. Do not let your emotions of fear and anxiety derail your positive outcome over time.
There is a disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street (consumers). Although markets around the world have risen, economic data continues to send mixed messages.