Chart Of the Week – What Happens to Stocks After a Surge in Oil?
The chart illustrates how the S&P 500 has historically performed over the following year after 2-day oil[…]
Chart Of the Week – A Short-Term View of Stock Volatility
The Volatility Index (VIX) is a widely used measure of market volatility, often referred to as the[…]
Chart Of the Week – Diversification At Work: Software vs The S&P 500
The chart illustrates the historical difference in drawdowns between the Software Industry and the S&P 500 Index[…]
Chart Of the Week – Cycles of International vs U.S. Performance
The chart illustrates the rolling one year performance spread between international and U.S. equities since the early[…]
Chart Of the Week – The Importance of Dividends
The chart illustrates the power of dividends in driving long-term growth.
Chart Of the Week – The Impact Time Has Historically Had On Returns
S&P 500 growth patterns show how maintaining investments over decades has historically transformed modest contributions into substantial
Chart Of the Week – S&P 500 vs S&P 493 vs Mag7 in 2026
The chart shows the year-to-date return paths for the S&P 500, the S&P 493, and the Mag7.
Chart Of the Week – Federal Funds Rate and FOMC Projection
The effective federal funds rate is the interest rate at which depository institutions lend reserve balances to[…]
Chart Of the Week – Forward Valuations by Sector
The forward P/E ratio uses consensus estimates for earnings over the next 12 months, providing a snapshot[…]
Chart Of the Week – Price Has Bottomed Before Earnings in Bear Markets
While it may feel safer to wait until things "look better", history shows that the market often[…]
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