May 2020
The value vs. growth debate
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 18th, 2020There is a long-running investment industry debate about which investment strategy is better, value stock investing or growth stock investing. “Value” stocks have traditionally been defined as stocks with low valuations (e.g. low price-to-earnings ratios). “Growth” stocks have been defined as companies with above average revenue and earnings growth.
Keeping Involved With Our Community
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 14th, 2020We believe at S.R. Schill & Associates that being part of community is important especially during these difficult times. Our firm is honored to be a member of the Mercer Island business community and I am proud, as a member of the SRSA team, to serve on the Board of Directors of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce.
Staying too "safe" can be a mistake
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 8th, 2020Triggers help in managing risk
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 6th, 2020
We recently added to our equity exposure as a result of the tripping of an investment trigger.
Now may be great time to review your financial plan
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 5th, 2020
The Covid-19 event has unfortunately resulted in significant job losses on a scale not seen since the Great Depression. For many people facing a crisis like this, they may think financial planning must take a back seat to finding a job. Ironically, this may now be the best time for someone in this situation to work with an experienced financial planner to update or create a financial plan.
Stocks discounting better news and improving outlook
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 4th, 2020
The recovery in the stock market from the March 23 low has surprised many people. How can the market go up when everything looks so bad right now? The reason is the market is a “discount” mechanism, meaning it will look forward as best it can and reflect in today’s current price what it believes is the outlook for corporate profits say 6, 12, 24 months out.