Founded in 2012, Coinbase is a San Francisco-based central cryptocurrency exchange space. The company’s shares began trading on Wednesday, April 14th. Continue reading
Coinbase Went Public With a Direct Listing – That’s Tricky
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A Bit More on Bitcoin and What to Make of It
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are receiving intense media coverage, prompting many investors to wonder whether these new types of electronic money deserve a place in their portfolios. Continue reading
The Market Roars – Stay Focused
It goes without saying that rising markets are positive for investors. However, as with all things, maintaining balance is the key to long-term success. Just as investors often find it difficult to stay invested when markets pull back, many also find it challenging to stay focused when markets are roaring. Continue reading
Week In Perspective: Market Continues Rally [09-Apr-21]
The S&P 500 (+2.7%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (+2.0%) kicked off the week with a data-driven rally to new heights, followed by a mechanical grind higher the rest of the week. The Nasdaq Composite (+3.1%) outperformed with a 3% gain, while the Russell 2000 underperformed with a 0.5% decline. Continue reading
Understanding Inflation in 2021
Following a year of economic instability, it appears that many of us are turning our attention to something that’s been around for decades, but has recently piqued national interest – inflation. Continue reading
Market and Economic Update (April 2021)
This is our monthly Global Market and Economic Update. The market summary features recent performance of global stocks, U.S. sectors, and interest rates. The economic update features relevant economic metrics, rates, actuals and forecasts. We hope you find it helpful. Continue reading
Inflation, Interest Rates and Taxes in Q2 2021
As we begin the second quarter, it would be an understatement to say that investors have faced historic challenges over the past year. From the pandemic lockdowns to the sudden recovery, staying invested and maintaining a long-term view has been rewarded. Continue reading
Week In Perspective: S&P 500 Tops 4,000 [02-April-21]
The S&P 500 (+1.1%) reached a new milestone this week by topping the 4000 for the first time, although the Nasdaq Composite was the outright winner with a 2.6% gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.2%) also set an all-time high, but it barely ended the week higher, while the Russell 2000 rose 1.5%. Continue reading
Will Goodson In The News!
Our very own senior financial advisor, Will Goodson, CFP®, recently sat down with a KLTV reporter to discuss the recent round of government stimulus checks. Will discusses how individuals and families can best use these funds for saving and investing, and outlines the key ingredients for long-term financial planning. Continue reading
Week In Perspective: S&P 500 Finds Support in Messy Week [26-Mar-21]
The S&P 500 went through some mild swings this week with technical and quarter-end rebalancing factors in effect, but it ultimately ended with a 1.6% gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.4%) also closed higher, while the Nasdaq Composite (-0.6%) and Russell 2000 (-2.9%) lost ground. Continue reading