Category: State of the Markets


The State of the Markets (August 2026)

View the video of this post here. The State of the Markets in 10 Charts… 1) More Milestones, More All-Time Highs The S&P 500 crossed above 7,700 this week for the first time, its 8th 100-point milestone of the year. A year ago it was at 6,300. 5 years ago it was at 4,400. 10 years […]

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The State of the Markets (July 2026)

View the video of this post here. This week’s post is sponsored by YCharts, a powerful investment research platform that helps advisors analyze markets, compare securities, and create compelling client visuals. Learn more and get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription (new customers only). The State of the Markets in 10 Charts… 1) Diversification Matters Again A […]

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The State of the Markets in 10 Charts

View the video of this post here. Over the last 30 years, the purchasing power of the US Consumer Dollar has been cut in half due to inflation. At the same time, the S&P 500 has gained 828% (7.7% per year) AFTER adjusting for inflation. Why you need to invest for the long run, in one […]

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The State of the Markets (October 2025)

View the video of this post here. Over the last 30 years, the purchasing power of the US Consumer Dollar has been cut in half due to inflation. At the same time, the S&P 500 has gained 888% (8% per year) AFTER adjusting for inflation. Why you need to invest, in one chart… At Creative Planning, […]

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The State of the Markets (August 2025)

View the video of this post here. “The first rule of compounding is to never interrupt it unnecessarily.” – Charlie Munger Subscribe to our YouTube channel for long-term trends, rational thinking, and timeless principles. This is a special edition of the Week in Charts where I break down the state of the markets. Here’s a snapshot of […]

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