Volatility is the Price of Admission
Higher uncertainty about the economy equals higher volatility for the stock market. Whether it is a Chief Financial Officer modeling a new project or investors modeling stock prices, more uncertainty of the future makes it harder to forecast. Coming in to 2022, major...
CNBC: Retirees seeking income may want to consider closed-end funds
“For fixed income funds, we’re seeing a little better returns ... sometimes because they are at a discount, anywhere from 3% to 10% of NAV,” said certified financial planner Robert Finley, principal at Virtue Asset Management in Chicago. “From our point of view, that...
Barrington Area Chamber Announces 2022 Leadership
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its new 2022 leadership, who will be recognized at the BACC annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, Jan. 27, at Avante Banquets and Conference Center. The annual event traditionally attracts more...
2021 Review and 2022 Outlook
Keep an Eye on Inflation and Federal Reserve Policy It was another great year of returns for most equity indexes. In 2021, the S&P 500 index returned 28.71%. This return was powered by an accommodative Federal Reserve, a reopening of the economy and very...
5 Reasons You Should Have a Financial Consultant
Here are 5 reasons why you should have a professional financial consultant: Help you develop a holistic financial plan to achieve your long-term personal and financial goals. This includes preparing budget and cash flow projections and ongoing meetings to monitor...
2021 Third Quarter Review and Outlook
In the third quarter the S&P 500 Index returned a modest .58%. The index is still up 15.92% in 2021 after a very strong first half of the year. Stocks lost momentum in September due to concerns over the Delta variant, rising inflation, supply chain problems,...
Love wine and shopping? Barrington Wine Walk returns Oct. 9
Wine lovers who also enjoy shopping may want to mark their calendars for the Barrington Fall Wine Walk. The event, sponsored by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Barrington, will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown Barrington....
2021 First Half Quarter Review and Outlook
In the second quarter of 2021, the S&P 500 returned 8.55% - setting an all-time high for the index. The strong returns were driven by Covid vaccinations, an opening of the economy leading to increased earnings and an accommodating Federal Reserve. The main...
2021 First Quarter Review and Outlook
In the first quarter of 2021, the S&P 500 index returned 6.17% - setting an all-time high for the index. The strong returns were driven by the rapid vaccinations leading to expectations of 2021 GDP growth in the 4 to 5 percent range. The Federal Reserve has made...
We Are Excited To Announce Our New Office!
Virtue Asset Management is the proud new owner of a building built in 1905 and located in the Barrington Historical District at 308 W. Main Street. We look forward to meeting clients in our larger space. Contact us today for an appointment.
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