The stock market had mixed results for the 3rd quarter, while the bond markets and real estate provided above average returns. The continued stories of trade tensions with China and lower interest rates were the major drivers behind the results.
While it is easy to get lost in the headlines and the short term movements of the market, we like to focus on the last page of the Third Quarter Market Review which shows diversified portfolios, and how “risk and return” line up appropriately over longer periods of time.
