The tendency to avoid losses over realizing gains. See how this fear of losing money can skew your investment decisions.
The Anatomy of a Bear Market
The benchmark S&P 500 stock index has fallen into bear market territory. FineMark’s Chief Investment Officer, Chris Battifarano, gives insight into how long the slump may last and what investors should consider now.
Behavioral Finance Explained (series introduction)
Discover the normal roller coaster ride of emotions during market shifts, and learn about behavior finance to improve financial decisions. Discussing these emotions with a financial advisor can increase confidence when navigating the market.
Important Update Regarding Market Volatility
Market Update Note After a hiatus in May from the equity market sell off, following a very weak April where the S&P traded lower by 8.72%, June has brought us a resumption of the bearish trend. Through yesterday’s close, the benchmark index was lower by approximately 9.3%. Given the extent of this rapid sell off …
2022 First Quarter Review & Commentary
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacting inflation, interfering with global food supplies, and wreaking havoc within the oil and fertilizer industries, continued market volatility seems imminent. But that doesn’t mean your portfolio will also be unstable. Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer Chris Battifarano offers FineMark’s perspective on today’s market realities and shares why diversification may be the key to a resilient portfolio.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Market Impacts
After the extreme price volatility global equity markets exhibited in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we want to share FineMark’s position. We expect volatility to remain elevated for the foreseeable future, but would encourage investors to remain pragmatic and calm in the face of what could be more troubling news to come. At …
