Posts by Financial Design Studio, Inc.
Mega-Caps Big Stocks Are Driving The Market
Big Stocks Are Driving The Market In August 2018 Apple became the first company in America to be valued at more than $1 trillion. Since then, both Microsoft and Google have joined the ranks of trillion-dollar companies, with Amazon knocking at the door. The rise of the “mega-caps” – as they’re referred to (a…
Read MoreChina – U.S. Trade Deal = Stronger Emerging Markets?
Phase 1 of the China-U.S. trade deal is signed this week, easing trade tensions between the two countries. How does this deal impact investment strategy? Since President Trump took office, the U.S. has imposed tariffs and other trade measures against China and other countries. At times, these moves cast a pall over stock markets, leading…
Read MoreJanuary 2020 Investment Newsletter
Investment Newsletter: Looking Ahead to 2020 | Fee-Only Financial Advisor, Deer Park, Chicago, Barrington, Palatine
Read MoreIran: Geopolitical Risk Creates Market Volatility
On January 3 the U.S. attacked and killed Quasem Soleimani, Major General from Iran that the U.S. accused of plotting terror. This surprising bout of uncertainty caused the stock market to pull back, while the price of oil and gold (a safe haven) rose strongly. The biggest cause of volatility in the stock market is uncertainty.…
Read MoreA Reminder To Take Action [Video]
I’ve had this on my keychain for years. It’s a carabiner. It’s what mountain climbers, zipliners use to repel and go up and climb. It hasn’t really meant anything to me until this past weekend. You see I went away with my daughter, Emma. We went to a daddy daughter retreat up in Michigan and…
Read MoreTop Financial Advice Videos From 2019!
Top 2019 Financial Advice Videos 2019 was quite a big year for us at Financial Design Studio. From the growth of our team to expanding how we serve you, we are always looking for more ways to give you answers to your top finance-related questions. As we look at the past year, here’s the countdown…
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