Portfolio Review – 2Q2023

Portfolio Review – 2Q2023

The Market US markets pushed higher during the second quarter of 2023 on continued optimism that the end of the Fed’s aggressive rate-tightening cycle is nigh and a “soft landing” may still be possible.  US equity gains were driven by the technology sector rally led...
Portfolio Review – 1Q2023

Portfolio Review – 1Q2023

The Market Markets started the new year on an upbeat tone after a disappointing 2022.  The optimism was cut short as fears of a policy rate overtightening and the collapse of three US tech-focused regional banks dragged risk appetite down and sent waves of volatility...
Portfolio Review – 4Q2022

Portfolio Review – 4Q2022

Year End Reports Enclosed in this YouFirst quarterly Portfolio Review package are your: Portfolio Evaluation Report Annual Performance Report(s) Annual Investment Management Fee Report For non-registered account holders. The following items should be given to your...
Portfolio Review – 3Q2022

Portfolio Review – 3Q2022

The Market Global markets in the third quarter of the year began on an upbeat note in July with some markets recovering over 50% of the year’s losses on optimism of peak inflation.  However, the bear market rally was cut short in the last few weeks of September as US...
Portfolio Review – 2Q2022

Portfolio Review – 2Q2022

The Market Downside volatility was the name of the game for the second quarter of 2022 as global market participants balanced four-decade high inflation levels driven by everything from gasoline to airline tickets, restaurant meals, and new & used vehicle prices,...
Portfolio Review – 1Q2022

Portfolio Review – 1Q2022

The Market Global stocks with the exception of Canadian markets ended the first quarter of 2022 in negative territory.  However, since our letter to clients on March 9, 2022, markets have rebounded from the 2022 lows.  The sustained rally in global equities from the...