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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY suffered more heavy losses this week in response to another aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hike, and the S&P 500 index is approaching a retest of its 52-week low of 3,636 back in June as Friday's market close approaches. Investors are becoming increasingly concerned the Fed will be unable to get…

Kimberly White Given that cracks are only just beginning to appear in the key automobile and real estate sectors as the Federal Reserve continues to aggressively raise interest rates, we agree with Ray Dalio's thesis that conditions for the economy will likely worsen meaningfully in the coming years. Given that these sectors make up a meaningful…

When the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate on Wednesday by 0.75% for the third straight time in four months in another attempt to hamper soaring inflation, The SPDR S&P 500 SPY slipped 1.74%.But on Thursday, the ETF bounced up slightly in the premarket. The move boosted the short-term benchmark rate to the highest level since…

(Please enjoy this updated version of my weekly commentary from the Reitmeister Total Return newsletter). Last week we had a vital discussion on the growing fear that a recession and/or stagflation could be in our future. If you did not already read this commentary…then please do so now as it sets the stage for this week’s insights. (Is a…

The SPDR S&P 500 SPY traded higher by 0.6% as U.S. investors mostly shrugged off the latest aggressive military actions by Russian President Vladimir Putin.What Happened? Putin has pledged to send an additional 300,000 troops to Ukraine, which includes calling Russian military reservists into active service. In a pre-recorded announcement,…

Can you put your money in nothing but boring S&P 500 index funds and grow your retirement nest egg to seven figures? The short answer is yes. While the performance of the S&P 500 can vary dramatically from year to year, it is surprisingly consistent over multidecade periods. Depending on the exact period you're looking at, the total…

Launched on 05/15/2000, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV Quick QuoteIVV - Free Report) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $292.59 billion, making…

(Please enjoy this updated version of my weekly commentary from the Reitmeister Total Return newsletter). There is too much talk about the day to day movement of the stock market (SPY). I want to take a step back from that and discuss what really matters at this moment…INFLATION. Everything else is small talk at a dinner party. This is the…

The SPDR S&P 500 SPY is sliding Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day policy meeting, which is expected to feature another large rate hike.What To Know: Fed officials are set to release their latest projections on Wednesday, which most expect will be accompanied by a 0.75% hike in the benchmark rate for the third time in a…

The stock market can be intimidating even when it's thriving, but it's especially daunting to invest during periods of volatility. Stock prices have been shaky over the past several months, but the good news is that now is a fantastic time to buy. When stock prices are lower, you can get more bang for your buck by investing in…