Some Charts Taking You Into The Long Weekend

***traveling all day tomorrow, here’s this weeks Thursday Thoughts***

As we head into a long weekend, I wanted to send along three messages:

Why should you invest in stocks?

Clear illustration of the power of owning stocks. If aren’t doing the research to find individual stocks, buy the index.

When Investing In the S&P 500, Where Does the Money Go?

This gives you a rough idea of what companies you have exposure to.

What makes up the index?

The Election Is Meaningless to Your Investments:

Republican, democrat; doesn’t matter. The stock market has trended higher in the majority of the years while also putting up with intense drawdowns along the way.

My partner Greg Munroe said it best, “It’s profits, not politics; it’s companies, not countries.”

As we head into the weekend, honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Headed off the grid for a self-development retreat…

Disclosure: This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.

All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

All investing includes risks, including fluctuating prices and loss of principal.