First Half 2021 Investment Outlook

Since the beginning of the year, ACE Wealth Partners put forward an optimistic outlook for the markets in 2021. The first half of the year offered a solid upward trend. Covid-19 vaccinations are quickly inoculating an increasing share of the global population and new cases have fallen significantly from January. 

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Q1 2021 Investment Outlook

In an early January article, ACE Wealth Partners put forward an optimistic outlook for the markets in 2021. Although the stock market was choppy and a little stubborn, the first quarter offered a solid upward trend. Covid-19 vaccinations are quickly inoculating an increasing share of the global population and new

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Analyzing Fear, Hope, and the Stock Market

Every recession is different. The feeling people have of being overwhelmed by the circumstances surrounding the situation is the same. We know that there will be a vaccine to Covid-19 and the economy will recover. America is resilient. In this ColoradoBiz Magazine article, Kevin McNab explores fear, hope, and the

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Irrational Exuberance is Taking Over the Stock Market

Irrational exuberance is a state of mania when stocks increase regardless of deteriorating fundamentals or uncertainty. When this happens, greed, overconfidence, and fear of missing out takes over the mind of investors. In this ColoradoBiz Magazine article, Kevin McNab explores how investors can guard against an inevitable drop in the

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The Incredible Bull Market: The Power of the Pause

This is a really thoughtful article in ColoradoBiz Magazine. In the middle of the longest bull market in history, cable news pundits warn of an impending recession. Why has this bull market persisted for over ten years? Perhaps this bull market will continue as long as the economy takes a

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2019 Markets and Economy: A Video Review

We all lead busy lives. Watch our 2019 annual market recap to stay on top of your investments.  The stock market started the year clawing back after a near bear market the year before. As stocks rebounded, the momentum continued through December.  The stock market continued to rise in the first

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2019 Client Market Recap: The Halfway Point

A standing ovation to our investors who did not panic leading up to last Christmas Eve. Being a disciplined investor with a strategic allocation while investing with a purpose led to a significant increase in your portfolio during the first six months of 2019. At the end of last year,

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2018 Markets and Economy: A Video Review

We all lead busy lives. Watch our 2018 annual market recap to stay on top of your investments.  The stock market started the year sprinting and but was slowed by a bear market with many questions heading into the new year.  The stock market bounced in the first couple of weeks

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Recent Volatility: A Financial History Lesson

Investors are skittish as the stock market continues with extreme volatility in the midst of the longest bull market in history. In this ColoradoBiz Magazine article, Kevin McNab, reflects on similar time in stock market history 20 years ago.    As the leaves began to fall and frost started covering the

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2018 Halftime Market Recap

A strong economy, low unemployment, and corporate tax cuts should support rising domestic stock prices in the first half of this year.  Unfortunately, the markets remained relatively flat. There is one main explanation holding back the stock market: A looming trade war. So the question remains, will Washington get out

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A February Plunge: Market Commentary for Clients

“Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.” – Warren Buffett In the last six trading days, the Dow has plummeted more than 2,100 points, or 8% giving up year-to-date returns. The recent losses have put just a dent in the overall gains since stocks took

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Reflections: 30 Years After Black Monday

30 years ago today, the stock market experienced Black Monday. Investors watched in horror as equities lost over 22% in a single day. In this article, Kevin McNab provides some words of wisdom while reflecting on what happened during this scary time. Are you prepared for the next market downturn?

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2017: The First Half Economy

At the halfway point of the year and six months into a new presidency, it is difficult to determine the state of the economy.  With many American’s seeing things as red or blue, left or right, and Fox News or MSNBC, it is hard to get a true gauge on

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2016 Markets: A Video Review

2016 began with the largest decline to start a year in the history of the U.S. stock market followed by Brexit and a toxic election to sky rocket through the end of the year.  While the media focuses on domestic stocks, many other asset classes including international developed stocks, bonds,

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Expecting the Unexpected in the Age of Trump

This article written by Kevin McNab and published in ColoradoBiz Magazine explores the surprise of the election and unexpected market reaction following.  Needless to say, the domestic stock market has increased in opposition of what most experts predicted would happen. On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 8, I grabbed my

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