Stableford Capital Insights

June 2021 is ending the month on an unconvincing run as breadth diminished, even as the overall index increased. This narrowing participation strikes us as a sign of risk, as investors remain unconvinced about future strength and where rates will go. As a result, equities remain in equity-rotation limbo. Review Stableford Capital’s June Market Commentary to inform your decisions.

We are entering a decelerating growth environment which explains the relatively flat May that equities and S&P 500 experienced. Why do we find ourselves in this slow down what are the smart moves? Review Stableford Capital’s May Market Commentary to inform your decisions.

A slow-down in recent growth is inevitable. US economists predict equities will peak during the second quarter of 2021. How can you leverage a shifting market? In the Stableford Market Commentary: 2021 learn what’s being worth selling, and why, how equities are projected to perform for the remainder of 2021, and the prediction for 10-year Treasury Bond rates.

Within our post-pandemic, recovering economy there are serious predictions of inflation. Learn what the different types of inflation mean for you and your investments. Work with Stableford Capital to prepare

Picking mutual funds that seem to have great returns may not be such a great investment strategy, since it looks like sheer luck (and not skill) is the key factor when it comes to a fund’s performance. Instead, look for an investment strategy that protects your assets, and factors in the unique risks of the market right now.

REIT investing permits investors to profit from real estate investments without owning a single property. With similar or better returns compared to stocks, REITs are a popular option for diversifying your portfolio. Discuss your options with a Stableford advisor today.

What are NFT tokens and are they worth investing in? Non-fungible tokens are unique digital items that can be bought and sold with cryptocurrency. Talk to your Stableford Capital investment advisor about adding them to your investment portfolio.

Inflation is a concern to today’s investors. We can’t blame them – there’s hasn’t been a huge inflationary spike in 30 years. How do recent market performance and anticipation of inflation impact equities? In the Stableford Market Commentary: March 2021, Justin Thomas offers a research-backed view of the market, along with the balance between inflation and equities.

In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, central banks are looking for ways to stabilize national economies. One proposed method is yield curve control, a way of setting interest rates on long-term bonds. Speak to an investment expert at Stableford Capital to find out how this may affect your money.

Money managers monitor the liquidity of stocks and bonds in a portfolio; understanding how liquidity works with the markets at large and its impact on your investments is key to managing risk.