Chart of the Month
Intra-year Dips in the S&P 500 Index Happen Frequently (1/1/00-6/30/20)
This year’s drawdown is the second largest in 20 years—and also one of the sharpest rebounds.
*2020 YTD performance as of 6/30/20.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Indices are unmanaged and not available for direct investment. Assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends and no taxes. S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks. Drawdown refers to the largest market drop from peak to trough during the calendar year. | Data Sources: Morningstar and Hartford Funds, 7/20.
Stat of the Month
*As of 7/31/20. Data Source: Ned Davis Research, 8/20. The Nasdaq Composite Index is the market capitalization-weighted index of over 2,500 common equities listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Price/Earnings Ratio (P/E ratio) is the ratio of a stock's price to its earnings per share. Calculation excludes stocks with negative earnings.
Global Investment Strategy
from Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson
As we approach the upcoming presidential election, how might the potential outcomes impact the economy and markets?
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