AVIOR INSIGHTS – How the Highest Real Yields Since 2009 Affect Investors
Interest rates have swung wildly over the past two years in response to inflation, economic concerns, and market volatility. After falling as low as 3.3% earlier this year, the 10-year U.S. Treasury is now yielding around 4.2%, back to where it was roughly a year ago. However, while today's long-term yields look similar to last year's on paper, they are quite different from an economic and market perspective. What are...
Delving Into Tax-Efficient Retirement Planning Strategies for Avior Clients
By Roddy Warren, CFP®️, Wealth Advisor Avior financial advisors guide clients on the right steps for tax-optimized retirement. Find out the strategies they advise implementing, like diversification. Achieving a comfortable, secure retirement is one of most people’s biggest financial goals. Unfortunately, complex tax implications can get in the way. With the right tax planning strategies that help you optimize your retirement income and minimize taxes, though, you’re on your way to creating a...
AVIOR INSIGHTS – Why Investors Need Perspective Amid a Market Pullback, Fears Over China, and More
Financial markets have pulled back in recent weeks due to factors such as rising interest rates and uncertainty in China. So far in August, the S&P 500 has declined 4.8% while the Nasdaq, which consists primarily of technology stocks, has fallen 7.4%. However, this is in the context of a strong rally from March through July during which the S&P 500 gained over 19% and the Nasdaq almost 29%. What's...
AVIOR INSIGHTS – Why Bonds Are Still Essential for Diversified Portfolios
While 2023 has been a better year for bonds after last year's bear market, rising interest rates over the past three months have acted as a headwind. The U.S. Aggregate bond index has gained 0.6% this year, down from a peak return of 4.2% in April. Similarly, corporate bond returns have receded to 1.8% from 5% prior to the banking crisis earlier this year. High yield bonds, which are volatile...