In the latest episode of Carson’s Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, guest host Barry Gilbert, VP, Asset Allocation Strategist, reflect on the many reasons investors can be thankful this year — from strong corporate earnings to broad market resilience across asset classes. They discuss diversification finally paying off, the surprising strength in global equities, and how alternative assets like gold have supported portfolios.
Key Takeaways
- Strong corporate earnings and revenue growth continue to support the bull market.
- Diversification proved valuable, with multiple asset classes delivering positive returns.
- Bonds saw their strongest year since 2020, easing concerns after prior volatility.
- Gold played an important role as a diversifier with notable performance.
- International equities delivered meaningful gains after years of underperformance.
- Market concentration concerns may be overstated when viewed globally.
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