In this graphic, we show asset class returns across U.S. equities, bonds, real estate, gold and cash since 1970.
From ETFs to private equity funds, we show the top investments advisors used with their clients over 2023.
Asset classes vary widely by returns so far in 2023. Which ones are the best-performing, and is a bull market on the horizon?
Interest rate hikes and quantitative tightening are reducing liquidity and raising volatility in markets, but why exactly does this happen?
How have bonds historically performed during a bear market? How have different stock and bond allocations performed?
Global equities had a high median real return—a return net of inflation—while energy equities were a poor hedge against inflation in recent years.
Treasury yields have climbed to pre-pandemic levels. Here's why they are important, and which investments may go up or down as yields rise.
To minimize volatility, it's important to consider asset class correlation. Learn how correlation has changed over time depending on macroeconomic events.
