Have you been tempted to invest in the US market this year? Although the S&P 500 dropped 9% between January 26 and February 8, it has since reached a record high. In contrast to the international stocks which have lost over 7% year-to-date, investing in the US market seems like a good idea at present.
When you examine the issue more closely, revisiting the 2017 market can help you see why it is not advisable to follow these short-term trends. In 2017, international stocks outperformed the US stocks by 4%. Money flowed heavily into the international stocks in the beginning of 2018 as investors chased the gains. Those who followed this trend lost money. Continue reading “How to Invest Stress-Free”
The Well Tempered Investor 