by Credent Wealth Management | Jun 18, 2024
The pursuit of excess investment returns since 2022 has been predominantly determined by having substantial investments in the top 10 companies of the S&P 500 Index, as measured by market capitalization. Forgoing an oversized commitment to those 10 companies would...
by Credent Wealth Management | May 21, 2024
In light of a forthcoming economic slowdown, labor market, spending, earnings, and savings data tell an interesting – and even reassuring – story. First, investors should remember that recessions are a normal phenomenon. They are a function of the capital markets...
by Credent Wealth Management | Apr 16, 2024
While we ended the first quarter with a fairly robust economic background (which has continued into the first month of Q2), we’ve also seen some market volatility unfold. Volatility is no cause for concern, especially if you understand the source. Here are...
by Credent Wealth Management | Apr 16, 2024
Volatility across capital markets is often a sign of cash exiting or entering a specific asset class, which can be defined as exposure to stocks, bonds, commodities, or any other investment that carries a reasonable liquidity profile. Measuring the level of cash that...
by Credent Wealth Management | Mar 19, 2024
Concentration of Returns in the S&P 500 The pursuit of excess investment returns since 2022 has been predominantly determined by having substantial investments in the top 10 companies of the S&P 500 Index, as measured by market capitalization. Forgoing an...
by Credent Wealth Management | Feb 20, 2024
Economists release a great deal of data analyzing and projecting expectations for the market and economy. This information can be insightful, but should we rely on these indicators? When Economic Data Falls Short - Market Anchoring Bias For about the past 3-4...
