Tag: S&P 500

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ (Ep.37)

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ (Ep.37)

You may have heard the term S&P 500 or NASDAQ thrown around when discussing diversifying and growing your portfolio. But what do these index funds mean for your portfolio?

In this episode, Austyn focuses on three major investment options and explores what questions clients often don’t think about when it comes to the Dow, S&P 500 and NASDAQ. He dives into how each index has unique characteristics and serves different purposes within investment plans.

Austyn discusses:

  • Why clients should learn about the Dow, S&P 500 and NASDAQ
  • How each index fund is calculated as an investment asset
  • What are the differences between the three index funds and how do those differences impact investment portfolios 
  • Why the media focuses on Dow over the S&P 500s consistent performance
  • And more

 

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Navigating Volatility and Bear Markets (Ep.19)

Navigating Volatility and Bear Markets (Ep.19)

Some of the best days that you’ll see as an investor happen in bear markets and over the course of your investment life it can make a significant difference in your portfolio.

In this episode, Austyn Whittenburg discusses how his firm approaches periods of extended volatility and how he helps clients survive the bear market. He also explains some of the sound investment principles and why you should maintain a long term investing perspective.

Austyn discusses:

  • Why there is no such thing as short-term investing
  • What a bear market is––and how long they typically last
  • How critical it is to stay invested so that you’re not missing those best days
  • Taking advantage of the times when people are fearful in the market
  • And more

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https://www.whittenburgwealth.com/navigating-volatility

Content in this material is for general information only and 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 in to directly.

All investing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss.

There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio.  Diversification and asset allocation do not protect against market risk.