Gaining Perspective

The year of 2020 was like no other in our lifetimes as a once in a century pandemic shut down the world as we all knew it and the global economy experienced its worst shock since the Great Depression of the 1930s.  The stock and bond markets sent investors on a roller-coaster ride. The S&P 500 experienced its fastest 35% decline ever during February and March, only to skyrocket back to all-time highs.  Investment--grade and high-yield bonds had a similar experience as credit spreads shot up and back down and Treasury bond yields plummeted to record lows.  We also had a presidential election.  As this historic year is put into the history books, investors are left to ponder – what should we expect in 2021?

Show Notes

The year of 2020 was like no other in our lifetimes as a once in a century pandemic shut down the world as we all knew it and the global economy experienced its worst shock since the Great Depression of the 1930s.  The stock and bond markets sent investors on a roller-coaster ride. The S&P 500 experienced its fastest 35% decline ever during February and March, only to skyrocket back to all-time highs.  Investment--grade and high-yield bonds had a similar experience as credit spreads shot up and back down and Treasury bond yields plummeted to record lows.  We also had a presidential election.  As this historic year is put into the history books, investors are left to ponder – what should we expect in 2021?

What is Gaining Perspective?

This podcast is hosted by Advisor Perspectives, one of the leading publications for financial advisors. Our podcast series brings you short interviews with top thought leaders in financial advice, planning, investments and economics. Each episode focuses on a specific issue facing financial advisors. Listeners will learn the key trends affecting the way they and their competitors operate and the steps advisors can take grow their practices and deliver better service to their clients.