As we enter September, investors who resisted the urge to “sell in May and go away” have been rewarded. In our June newsletter, we highlighted that during election years, June through August has historically been strong for the market. True to form, the S&P 500 gained 7.0% over this period, closely aligning with the historical […]
As we entered August, the market shifted direction, retreating in response to a weaker jobs report and an unexpected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Despite the market pullback, Q2 earnings are projected to rise by 11.5%, marking the strongest quarter since late 2021. (Source: FactSet) As investors assess the current market risks […]
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Last week, the IRS issued a determination regarding Inherited IRAs, specifically addressing the requirement for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). As the rules become increasingly complex, we want to highlight an important detail that account owners should be aware of. To recap, for those who inherited an IRA after January 1, 2020, a new withdrawal rule […]
We’re excited to share that Financial Advisor Magazine has named Lake Street as one of America’s top Registered Investment Advisors for 2024! This is an important milestone for us, especially as we celebrate our first year of surpassing one billion dollars in assets under management. We’re extremely proud of this achievement and will keep working […]
As we step into the second half of 2024, one of the prevailing themes in the market since the beginning of the year has been the anticipation of potential rate cuts. Economists had varying predictions, with some forecasting as many as 6 rate cuts for the year. However, as we approach July, the Federal Reserve […]
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There have been numerous occasions when bad economic news has triggered a positive market reaction. This pattern repeated with the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On June 4th, the JOLTS data was released, detailing job openings among other metrics. The anticipated number of job openings was 8.35 million, but the report […]
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One of the major risks investors face is a portfolio drawdown – a peak-to-trough decline in the value of their investment portfolio over a given period of time. Substantial drawdowns can derail long-term financial plans and make it difficult to recover lost ground. Understanding and managing drawdown risk is important for successful investing. A drawdown […]
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The first quarter of 2024 witnessed a robust performance, but April brought a setback as major indices experienced a decline across the board. Factors such as persistent inflation, rising bond yields, and geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment, shaking confidence in the market. Given this backdrop, we wanted to explore the potential path ahead. […]
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The S&P 500’s strong start to 2024 has been met with a pullback in April. In our most recent monthly commentary, we explored how the market typically reacts when the S&P 500 jumps 10% or more in the first quarter. Since 1950, this scenario has occurred 11 times, and in 90.9% of those instances, the […]
We are proud to announce that Lake Street has been recognized as one of the Best Financial Advisory Firms in 2024 by USA Today. The selection process involved feedback from over 25,000 individuals, including financial advisors, clients, and industry experts, who recommended firms they found commendable. This title highlights Lake Street’s esteemed reputation within the […]
Summer Rally Extending or Extended?
As we enter September, investors who resisted the urge to “sell in May and go away” have been rewarded. In our June newsletter, we highlighted that during election years, June through August has historically been strong for the market. True to form, the S&P 500 gained 7.0% over this period, closely aligning with the historical […]
On the Street Monthly – Growth Scare or Something More?
As we entered August, the market shifted direction, retreating in response to a weaker jobs report and an unexpected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Despite the market pullback, Q2 earnings are projected to rise by 11.5%, marking the strongest quarter since late 2021. (Source: FactSet) As investors assess the current market risks […]
New Inherited IRA Tax Rules & Impacts to Beneficiaries
Last week, the IRS issued a determination regarding Inherited IRAs, specifically addressing the requirement for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). As the rules become increasingly complex, we want to highlight an important detail that account owners should be aware of. To recap, for those who inherited an IRA after January 1, 2020, a new withdrawal rule […]
Financial Advisor Magazine – Top RIA Firms of 2024
We’re excited to share that Financial Advisor Magazine has named Lake Street as one of America’s top Registered Investment Advisors for 2024! This is an important milestone for us, especially as we celebrate our first year of surpassing one billion dollars in assets under management. We’re extremely proud of this achievement and will keep working […]
On the Street Monthly – Second Half is Here, Rate Cuts are Near?
As we step into the second half of 2024, one of the prevailing themes in the market since the beginning of the year has been the anticipation of potential rate cuts. Economists had varying predictions, with some forecasting as many as 6 rate cuts for the year. However, as we approach July, the Federal Reserve […]
On the Street Monthly – Bad News is Good News?
There have been numerous occasions when bad economic news has triggered a positive market reaction. This pattern repeated with the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On June 4th, the JOLTS data was released, detailing job openings among other metrics. The anticipated number of job openings was 8.35 million, but the report […]
Managing the Risk of Portfolio Drawdowns
One of the major risks investors face is a portfolio drawdown – a peak-to-trough decline in the value of their investment portfolio over a given period of time. Substantial drawdowns can derail long-term financial plans and make it difficult to recover lost ground. Understanding and managing drawdown risk is important for successful investing. A drawdown […]
On the Street Monthly – Sell in May?
The first quarter of 2024 witnessed a robust performance, but April brought a setback as major indices experienced a decline across the board. Factors such as persistent inflation, rising bond yields, and geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment, shaking confidence in the market. Given this backdrop, we wanted to explore the potential path ahead. […]
2024 Market Swings: Insights from Historical Election Year Trends
The S&P 500’s strong start to 2024 has been met with a pullback in April. In our most recent monthly commentary, we explored how the market typically reacts when the S&P 500 jumps 10% or more in the first quarter. Since 1950, this scenario has occurred 11 times, and in 90.9% of those instances, the […]
USA Today’s Best Financial Advisory Firms of 2024
We are proud to announce that Lake Street has been recognized as one of the Best Financial Advisory Firms in 2024 by USA Today. The selection process involved feedback from over 25,000 individuals, including financial advisors, clients, and industry experts, who recommended firms they found commendable. This title highlights Lake Street’s esteemed reputation within the […]