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March 19, 2021

CIG Asset Management Update February 2021: History Rhymes

Summary: Value stocks outperformed growthSpeculative trading in WallStreetBets stocks February Non-farm Payrolls +379,000 Commentary: In February 2021, the S&P 500 Index was up +2.8% while the international stocks in developed economies, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index Net, gained +2.1%. Emerging Market stocks (MSCI EM) returned +0.7%. Value stocks,...
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February 18, 2021

CIG Asset Management Review: Outlook 2021

Summary: From 2009 to 2018, the structural bull market conditioned many investors to believe that despite short-term pullbacks, the market will always head higher over the intermediate and long term thereby rewarding dip buying and passive investing. From 2009 to 2018, the structural bull market conditioned many investors to believe that despite short-term pullbacks,...
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January 29, 2021

CIG Asset Management Update December 2020: Farewell 2020

Summary: Global stocks built on November’s gains notwithstanding lackluster economic newsTwo large IPOs reflect the extent of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Positives: The coronavirus vaccine rollout, U.S. stimulus bill finally passed and Great Britain reached Brexit deal Commentary: In December 2020, the S&P 500 Index was up +3.7% while the international...
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December 21, 2020

CIG in the News: MarketWatch, “Three ways to maximize your wealth”

With rising taxes and inflation likely on the horizon, what are you doing to adjust your wealth management plan? CIG Capital Advisors’ managing principal Osman Minkara outlines a three-bucket strategy to help you prepare in MarketWatch.
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December 16, 2020

CIG Asset Management Update November 2020: Change and Balance

Summary: November was an extraordinary month for stocks globally.0% interest rates and a 64% increase in the money supply create months of speculation, like November.Our most important job is to balance the amount of offensive and defensive investments in portfolios given an uncertain near-term future. Commentary: Positive vacine news from Pfizer, Moderna and...
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December 11, 2020

CIG in the News: Marketwatch, “How to cut tax bills with smart charitable giving strategies”

As we enter the holiday season, plans for charitable giving are moving to the forefront. This year, the pandemic has reduced giving opportunities while simultaneously increasing need, causing donors to carefully review philanthropic options that include tax advantages. CIG Capital Advisors’ Senior Wealth Managers Eldin Foco and Martin Swiecki outline two strategies to...
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November 17, 2020

Measure Your Medical Practice’s Performance

Is your medical practice moving forward, standing still, or losing ground? You’ll know the answer if you compare different aspects of your practice’s operations to appropriate benchmarks (as you can do here using the CIG Capital Advisors Medical Practice Dashboard). Benchmarking can give you the data you need to make informed management decisions about the direction of...
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November 17, 2020

CIG in the News: MedCityNews, “Why now is a good time to consider exit strategies for your practice”

The coronavirus pandemic has been a catalyst, both supercharging the investment demand for physician practices and accelerating the consolidation trend in the healthcare industry. With strong sale prices on an upward trend, CIG Capital Advisors Managing Director Yusuf Hai discusses in MedCity News what physician-owned practices should know before considering a deal....
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November 13, 2020

CIG Asset Management Update October 2020: A New Hope?

Summary: Diversifying to include Emerging Markets helps in tough month for Developed Markets.i,ii,iiiContinued worries about rising COVID-19 cases and the economy.ivNarratives appear to be shifting as more evidence of a potential market inflexion point. Commentary: Globally, this month was tough for Developed Markets and not for Emerging Markets. In October,...
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October 26, 2020

Keeping your Financial Plans Alive Amid Chaos

Regardless of who occupies the halls of power in Washington, D.C., we should expect a tumultuous decade ahead. Because frankly, today reminds us too much of the conditions of the late 1930s. In 2020, interest rates are at zero, government deficit spending is spiraling, national debt is soaring, and many still work from home – amid political panic, our society deeply at...
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October 16, 2020

CIG Asset Management Update September 2020: Continuing Stimulus Hope

Summary: Stocks fell in September as big technology companies faltered . COVID-19 deaths hit a grim milestone in the U.S. and increased around the world .The markets traded up or down based upon the probability of a new stimulus bill. Commentary: The S&P 500 declined -3.9% and the tech-heavy NASDAQ dropped -5.2%. Outside of the U.S., developed markets, as...
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September 28, 2020

Optimizing Your Healthcare Practice’s Income

Enhancing revenue and controlling expenses should be a financial focus of every medical practice. Improving operational efficiencies can help bring a practice closer to optimal performance. Here are some ways you can maximize your medical or dental practice’s revenue stream and reduce costs without sacrificing patient care. Keep Coding Current Coding errors are all...
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