As an economic commentator on CNBC was trying to describe how much longer the stock and bond markets might stay down, she said the day-after-day bad news is as irritating as her kids asking, “Are we there yet?” on a car ride. Hearing that triggered childhood memories of my family’s frequent car trips. Around 1970, […]
May 17, 2022 Market Commentary
Market UpdateIt is still hard for me to fathom that my high school years were over forty years ago. Back in the day, mainly because of my size versus my talent, I was quite the athlete. I will spare you my Al Bundy stories of gridiron glory, but I want to tell you about two-a-day practices. […]
2021 Year-End Observations
Market UpdateAs we have promised in the past, we want to write to you when we think we can add insight into what is happening in the financial markets. This time of year, many sources offer their year-end summaries or their 2022 forecasts. The summaries might be a nice reminder and accurate, but they are the […]
November 2020 Financial Market Review
Financial Market UpdateAs this year grinds on, even the most optimistic among us have surely had to search hard to find silver linings in this year’s events. As you read this, we now have a president-elect declared by the media and a president in office who is riding out the clock for the elections process to be […]
IMPORTANT: Announcement and Guidance During COVID-19 Situation
2020 UpdatesFor more than 33 years, the primary concern of Bill Few Associates is our dedication to keeping our clients’ best interests our top priority. In response to the current economic and financial market conditions due to COVID-19, we want to assure our clients of our continued commitment to your financial well-being. We are here. We […]
Superstition – Stock Market and Investing
Investment ManagementStock Market and Investing Superstition The opening lyrics to the Stevie Wonder song “Superstition” from 1973 are: Very superstitious, writing’s on the wall Very superstitious, ladders bout’ to fall Thirteen-month-old baby, broke the lookin’ glass Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past When you believe in things that you don’t understand […]
Time is Relative – Market Update, 1st Quarter 2019
Market UpdateMost of those reading this update are of a generation that was born and raised well before the Internet. We can remember buying something from a catalog or cereal box and having to wait six weeks for our special purchase to arrive. Let’s imagine that you mailed your order, marked the wall calendar for six […]
Year in Review and Looking Forward
Market UpdateIn our January write-up, we typically begin by reviewing the previous year. Last year proved to be one of the most difficult years in a while. At Bill Few Associates, we preach diversification. Our belief is that when you hold a diversified portfolio, at least some portion of your portfolio is working at all times. […]
Financial Market Commentary – 3rd Quarter of 2018
Market UpdateIt’s All a Matter of Perspective! As US equities enter into the longest bull market for stocks in modern history, the question I have been asked most frequently is, what happens next? Is a stock market crash imminent, or is this bull market different and capable of running even longer? If my crystal ball […]
2017 in Review and 2018 Forward
Financial Market UpdateWorry, Worry, Worry and nothing to show for it! Last year will go down as a year where I worried the most about the financial markets and in hindsight, will have to wonder why I bothered. From January to December, almost every day was better than the day before. Worrying about a modest pullback seemed […]
