How Did Investments Perform In Quarter 1, 2019?

by | Apr 8, 2019

The first quarter of 2019 is in the books. How did your investments perform? Our Moneyman, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain, reviews the Q1 tale of the tape.

PAUL, LAST YEAR WAS FORGETTABLE FOR INVESTORS, HOW ARE WE FARING SO FAR IN 2019?

Best Quarter in a Decade:

  • U.S. Stocks       14%
  • Foreign Stocks 10%

WHAT ABOUT RETURNS ON CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENTS?

  • U.S. Bonds      3%
  • Cash                0.6%
  • Inflation           2%

HAS DIVERSIFICATION IN COMMODITY-TYPE INVESTMENTS HELPED US SO FAR THIS YEAR?

  • Oil                    32%
  • Real Estate     16%
  • Gold                1%

FAST MARKET FACT: Successful stock picking is difficult!

  • Lululemon        41%
  • Amazon            21%
  • Kraft Heinz      -23%
  • Biogen             -21%

QUESTION FOR OUR MONEYMAN?

Send them to Paul@assetplanningcorp.com!

You can also reach Paul by using the contact page on APC’s website.


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