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CIG Asset Management Review: What If the Bubble Bursts?
Summary:
* US Equities surge while international equities lag
* Tesla and the growing stock market bubble
* What happens when a bubble eventually bursts?
Commentary:
The S&P 500 index gained +7.01% in October, bouncing back from its September decline and closing at an all-time high. Overseas markets were up, but much less so versus...
Easing into Retirement
Given the physical and emotional demands of their profession, it’s little wonder that some physicians look forward to retirement. However, many other doctors nearing retirement age are reluctant to turn their backs completely on their profession and would rather find a way to ease into retirement.
What should you do if retirement is on the horizon, but you would prefer to...
CIG Asset Management Review: Market Unknowns
Summary:
* S&P 500 declined for the first month since January 2021
* Increasing economic and geopolitical uncertainty
* Market volatility rising
* Do we know?
Commentary:
The S&P 500 index fell -4.65% in September, its first monthly decline since January 2021 and the worst monthly decline since March 2020. In overseas markets, the MSCI EAFE net index...
CIG Capital Advisors Market Update Video: September and Volatility
In September, the S&P 500 TR Index had its worst month since March 2020. Will volatility continue to head higher?
Brian Lasher and Eric Pratt of CIG Asset Management give a quick posting on the markets.
Please click on the 3-minute market update video attached below....
Exiting Your Practice? Important Issues to Consider
Providers exit their practices for a variety of reasons — dissatisfaction with the demands of running a business, the desire for a less strenuous work schedule, frustration with insurers, retirement. If you are thinking about exiting your practice, there are several steps you should take now that will help you maximize the purchase price and ensure a relatively smooth...
CIG Capital Advisors Market Update: Risk Happens Fast
CIG’s inaugural 3-minute market update is attached. This soon-to-be regular conversation between Brian Lasher and Eric T. Pratt of CIG Asset Management focuses on an important aspect of the current stock market environment. If you have questions post viewing, please do not hesitate to contact your CIG wealth manager.
For more information on this 3-minute market update,...
CIG Asset Management Review: Risk Happens Fast
Summary:
* S&P 500 advances for seventh month in a row
* Strong corporate profits and the Fed’s not tapering yet
* A long time without a 5% pullback
Commentary:
The S&P 500 index rose for the seventh month in a row, gaining +3.0% in August. Growth stocks continued July’s outperformance over value stocks with the Russell 1000 Growth Index up...
CIG Asset Management Review: Above Trend but for How Long?
Summary:
* Diverse stock market returns in July
* Watch FRONTLINE’s “The Power of the Fed”
* Is the market in a bubble?
Commentary:
Returns within stock markets varied during the month of July. The S&P 500 index rose +2.4%. The Russell 1000 Growth Index was up +3.3% while the Russell 1000 Value Index only gained +0.8%. Small-capitalization stocks as measured...
Maximize Revenues and Trim Expenses by Streamlining Practice Operations
Improving operational efficiencies should be an ongoing process for all medical practices. Reevaluating and examining existing procedures can help identify areas of weakness that can drain revenues and increase costs, lowering the bottom line. The following suggestions may help jump-start your own thoughts about ways you can maximize your practice’s revenue stream and...
CIG Asset Management Review: Inflation and Fragility
Summary:
* The Federal Reserve struck a more hawkish tone mid-month
* U.S. stocks rebound after a dip
* Markets appear increasingly fragile
Commentary:
Markets were stunned on June 16th as the Federal Reserve struck a more hawkish tone. Federal Reserve committee member’s projections now pointed to two interest-rate hikes in 2023 versus none before. The U.S....
CIG Asset Management Review: The Return of Active Portfolio Management
Summary:
* S&P 500 Index posted its fourth consecutive month of gains
* Active portfolio management beat the index
* 2Q 2021 portfolio rebalancing activity
Commentary:
The S&P 500 Index posted its fourth consecutive month of gains, up +0.7% in May. International markets performed better than the U.S. with the MSCI EAFE net up +2.9% and the MSCI...
CIG Asset Management Review: Sir Isaac, Groucho, and the Gods
Summary:
* S&P 500 Index posted its third consecutive month of gains
* Financial market history books might offer lessons
* Understanding human behavior may be the most important requirement right now
Commentary:
April featured a macro environment that tilted positive. The market reacted favorably to...
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