Time in the Market

Chart Content: Annualized S&P 500 Index returns over the past 25 years compared to annualized S&P 500 Index returns over the same time frame when missing the top 10, 20, 30, and 40 days in the market. Chart Significance: Missing the best-performing days in the...

10-Year Annualized Rolling Returns

The chart below is a continuation of our 2014 series and tracks the 10-year rolling annualized returns of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index. Each year represents returns from the previous ten years, and it includes the year presented. For example, the...

Determining a Personalized Inflation Rate

In an age of customization, is it possible to personalize your approach to inflation?   Inflation is the general rise in prices and the concurrent decrease in purchasing power over a period of time. Most countries have an official inflation rate that’s primarily...