Arcadia Wealth Management

In September, we reported on the returns of U.S. stocks during economic business cycles of the past 50 years. There’s reason to believe the U.S. is currently facing a slowdown induced by higher interest rates (i.e., a slowdown in consumer spending) despite positive gross domestic product (GDP) growth during the last quarter following two quarters

The U.S. stock market continues to record losses in 2022, and the U.S. economy shows signs that we are either in or may soon face a recession. Four charts help illustrate why we think sticking with stocks through tough times is still likely the better path forward for investors than jumping in and out of

 Stocks and bonds often get the spotlight among investors, but real estate can also play a valuable role in long-term asset allocations.  For example, real estate and rental income may help provide a long-term hedge to running inflation. Income derived from real estate investments may help investors fund spending needs over time or contribute to

Back in 2020, special purpose acquisition companies, known as SPACs and sometimes referred to as blank-check companies, gained newfound fame among investors. SPACs are investment vehicles that undergo an initial public offering (IPO) to raise capital for the purpose of later identifying a private company and forming a merger agreement to take the company public. 

This article was provided by Avantis Investors and we have been given permission to share this information with our clients and potential clients. While investors continue to grapple with market turbulence, many may have missed that U.S. stocks recorded their highest trading volume of the past year on Friday, June 24. On this day alone,