2002 Charts of the Week
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- Greener Returns Across the Border
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted July 5, 2002
- International investing has come to be perceived as something to avoid following two years of dismal returns. Many investors transferred out. Judging by recent performance, however, they may want to reconsider.
- A Tale of Two Halves
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted June 28, 2002
- If history is any guide, there is a good chance the second half of 2002 will be very different from the first half. In recent years, 2001 is the only year in which performance was similar in the two halves.
- Is the Selling Overdone?
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted June 21, 2002
- Investors and market analysts often use the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) as a way to value the market. The forward P/E has dropped to its lowest level in recent months.
- Ranking Funds by Objective
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted June 14, 2002
- No single investment objective consistently beats the others. Investors can diversify among different objectives to protect their assets against market gyrations.
- Less Bang for the Buck
- Posted June 7, 2002
- Though the dollar is off 5% against the yen, and 6% against the euro year-to-date, it remains sharply higher against these currencies in recent years.
- Growth of the Popular CFA Program
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted May 31, 2002
- Despite the commitment required to complete the program and the fierce competition, the number of investment professionals participating in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) program has grown dramatically over the past ten years.
- Low Risk Doesn’t Have to Mean Low Return
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted 2002.05.24
- Declining interest rates are good for those looking to buy a home or car, but not so good for conservative investors. Returns on money market mutual funds fell steadily last year.
- A Dell-ightful Week For Nasdaq
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted May 17, 2002
- Coming off a disappointing April and slow start to May, Nasdaq reversed course this week, rising almost 9% to record its best weekly percentage gain in more than a year.
- The Economy is Turning Up, When Will the Market?
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted May 10, 2002
- The initial first quarter productivity estimate sends a positive signal regarding the direction of future corporate profits.
- Respectable Recovery
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted May 3, 2002
- If last year’s fourth quarter is determined to be the recent recession’s trough, this recovery is off to a respectable start.
- GDP Stronger Than Expected
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted April 26, 2002
- It appears the recovery is progressing, with no signs of inflation. The Federal Reserve appears to have little incentive to change interest rates at its next meeting.
- Rising Concerns About Retirement Plans
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted April 19, 2002
- A recent USA Today and Cigna Retirement & Investment Services survey indicates a majority of respondents participating in a retirement plan are either somewhat or extremely concerned.
- The Market Closed Lower . . . Oh Really?
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted April 12, 2002
- The negative impact IBM’s performance had on the Dow highlights a weakness of price-weighted indexes, of which the DJIA is one.
- A Power Move?
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted April 5, 2002
- The Dow Jones Utility Average dropped significantly following Enron’s bankruptcy, but now appears to be rebounding as corporate accounting concerns begin to dissipate.
- Higher Yields Can Mean Lower Returns
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted March 29, 2002
- Prices are still below year-ago levels, but have been rising rapidly. Given the economic implications, the current trend in energy prices bears watching.
- Feeling the Pinch at the Pump
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted 2002.03.22
- Prices are still below year-ago levels, but have been rising rapidly. Given the economic implications, the current trend in energy prices bears watching.
- International Surprise!
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted March 15, 2002
- The chart shows the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Indexes from April 2000 through February 2002. The Foreign stocks underpeformed their US counterparts in each of the last two years, causing some investors to place greater focus on domestic stocks. Stories in the press also emphasize their trailing performance. But international stocks have been on a roll lately, catching many investors by surprise. The sudden and significant reversal gives renewed credibility to the seemingly ubiquitous performance disclaimer . . . Past performance is not indicative of future returns. in April 2001. It rises above 50, to 58, in February 2002.
- Business Activity Is Rising
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted March 8, 2002
- The chart shows the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Indexes from April 2000 through February 2002. The Manufacturing Index begins at a level of 55, then drops below 50 in August 2000, where it remains before climbing to 54 in February 2002. The Non-Manufacturing Index begins at 61, then steadily decends, dropping below 50 in April 2001. It rises above 50, to 58, in February 2002.
- Mixed Message from the Housing Market
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted March 1, 2002
- The chart shows new and existing home sale levels from June 2001 to January 2002. The sharp contrast between the two calls into question the strength in future housing activity.
- Performance Perspective
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted February 22, 2002
- Many investors may be scratching their heads, with the economy improving but stocks faltering.
- Productivity Grows Through Recession
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted February 15, 2002
- If businesses can satisfy demand due to increased efficiency, the jobless rate may remain near current levels even as the economy recovers.
- GDP Changes Direction
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted February 8, 2002
- Initial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures show the US economy expanded at a 0.2% annualized rate in the fourth quarter. Despite recent signs of improvement, most economists had expected the economy to contract.
- East Meets West
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted February 1, 2002
- Following a decade of recession in Japan and prosperity in the US, the primary Japanese and US stock indexes have crossed paths for the first time in 45 years.
- Too Far Too Fast?
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted January 25, 2002
- Some market pundits and the financial media have questioned the recent increase in stock prices.
- Perseverance Pays Off
- MarketView Chart of the Week, posted January 18, 2002
- Last year may best be described as trying for stock investors. Along with diversification, patience and focus are allies of successful long-term investors.
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