Newsletter Q3 2023
/in Commentary, NewsletterShorepoint remains constructive on the equity markets but stingy on what we want to pay for stocks, particularly with money market funds paying over 5% and stocks trading at a premium to historical averages. We have reduced our equity allocation in growth portfolios and added to cash. We continue to add to higher-quality dividend-paying stocks […]
Newsletter Q2 2023
/in Commentary, NewsletterDespite the prevailing economic concerns, as investors, we must look through the noise and focus on what matters most – identifying high-quality companies that can benefit from any economic malaise. With many potential risks still lurking, we continue to opt for companies with durable cash flows, strong balance sheets, and strong competitive positions, trading at […]
Newsletter Q1 2023
/in Commentary, NewsletterIt was clear that the aggressive moves of the Fed to try to thwart inflation could lead to some unintended consequences. And in short order, the recent banking scare, albeit a marginally different beast than the financial crisis of 2008, has caused panic among investors and depositors. Only time will tell, but some type of […]
Newsletter Q4 2022
/in Commentary, NewsletterThe walls of worry are endless, and the odds of the U.S. entering a recession are a foregone conclusion, especially if you ask any economist at any major investment firm. But the market is forward-looking and often a good predictor of what may come. Thus, it is plausible that 2022’s negative returns were the market […]
Newsletter Q3 2022
/in Commentary, NewsletterThe metaphor of the skipping record may be lost on many of our readers. We understand our advice may seem frustratingly similar and simple to articulate-that is, keep buying the dips in cheap, quality asset classes. We are upgrading the quality of clients’ fixed-income positions now that we do not have to “reach” for yield.
Newsletter Q2 2022
/in Commentary, NewsletterWe believe in the resilience of capitalism and the ability for well-run companies to adjust and manage through times like this. So, we look at the next 6-8 months as a time to be picky, to diversify, and to avoid big calls or undue risks, especially after the powerful multiyear run we have enjoyed in […]
Newsletter Q1 2022
/in Commentary, NewsletterShorepoint’s advice in the face of all these points is to keep your expectations for making money in 2022 modest. The market’s reaction to the dour news has been decidedly muted but the probability of a recession has increased. We are treating rallies thus far as bear market rallies. We have decreased our core bond […]
Newsletter Q4 2021
/in Commentary, NewsletterTry not to stress about news, politics, and issues we can’t control. Instead, focus on what you can do. Read. Nap. Spend time with family. Watch a good show. Go for a walk or get some sunlight on your skin. Ok we will get back to the financial advice: Expect market volatility with lower returns. […]
Newsletter Q3 2021
/in Commentary, NewsletterShorepoint’s process is thoughtful, disciplined, and flexible. Please know that our team is working diligently to manage risk and returns as well as position your portfolio for the long term. There are always reasons not to invest, but staying the course usually wins out. We believe that appropriate portfolio diversification amongst asset classes can help […]
Newsletter Q2 2021
/in Commentary, NewsletterShorepoint’s process is thoughtful, disciplined, and flexible. Please know that our team is working diligently to manage risk and returns as well as position your portfolio for the long term. While we see areas of overvaluation in both equities and bonds, the worries you read about in the press are mostly priced into the market. […]
Newsletter Q1 2021
/in Commentary, NewsletterShorepoint’s process is thoughtful, disciplined, and flexible. Please know that our team is working diligently to manage risk and returns as well as position your portfolio for the long-term. There are always reasons not to invest, but staying the course usually wins out. We believe that appropriate portfolio diversification amongst asset classes can help buffer […]
Newsletter Q4 2020
/in Commentary, NewsletterWe prefer dividend-paying stocks to bonds, although having an allocation to bonds in portfolios is appropriate for diversification and to reduce overall volatility. The bond market, particularly government bonds, continue to be concerning, with interest rates at record lows and over $15 trillion in international government bonds trading at negative interest rates. We continue to […]
