Quarterly Market Insights

A bruising first quarter for stocks and bonds begs the question: Are markets signaling a recession in 2022, or a downshifting from the torrid growth of 2021? We continue to be in the downshifting camp.
Read the latest Market Review & Outlook from Kara Murphy for a recap of first-quarter performance and our outlook for the balance of this year.
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As we transition into the winter months, Kestra’s Chief Investment Officer, Kara Murphy, CFA® looks back on the past few months to provide some insight and perspective on stock markets as well as the U.S. economy.
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There is a common misconception among investors that the best way to build wealth is to perfectly time the market. However, successfully identifying the most profitable times to sell or buy requires an incredible amount of luck. By trying to wait out market volatility, you may actually end up missing the market’s biggest gains. Not being invested during the market’s best days can have a significant impact on the value of your portfolio ....