Market Cycles

Castlepoint Blog: The Point

How Government and Political Movements Impact the Markets

by Adam Lee | Jan 12, 2023 | Adam Lee, Economics/Market Specifics, Market Cycles, Politics & Investing, The Point

Government and political movements, both domestic and foreign, have an impact on the markets and how we invest. In this article, Castlepoint Portfolio Manager Adam Lee, CFP®, addresses five big political influences on your wealth.

How to Thrive in a Bear Market

by Kendall King | Nov 10, 2022 | Investment Planning, Kendall's Counsel, Market Cycles, The Point

2022 has been a disappointing year for investors. With the market recently dropping fast again, it’s important to look at history for comfort. Castlepoint CEO Kendall King explains why perspective is key to thriving in a bear market and why a bull market is likely to come soon.

A Message From Your Castlepoint Team About Market Volatility

by Kendall King | Mar 14, 2022 | Investment Planning, Kendall's Counsel, Market Cycles, The Point

Volatility in the market due to recent geopolitical events is a concern for many investors. In this article, Castlepoint CEO Kendall King offers up three simple tips that will help you make the best out of the downturn.

Investing During All-time Highs

by Kendall King | Oct 6, 2021 | Investment Planning, Kendall's Counsel, Market Cycles, The Point

The last 18 months have seen the market reach all-time highs. But those highs are causing some people to reconsider investing. In his latest blog post, Castlepoint CEO Kendall King looks back at the market’s history and explains why you should continue to invest with confidence during all-time highs.

When to Buy Stocks in a Hot Market

by Kendall King | Sep 1, 2021 | Investment Planning, Kendall's Counsel, Market Cycles, The Point

This month’s article was written by our portfolio manager—and newest addition to the team—Adam Lee. Here at Castlepoint, we often hear these very reasonable questions: Why should I invest in the market now? Isn’t it at an all-time high? Should I wait for it to...

These All-Time Highs Won’t Last

by Kendall King | Jun 7, 2021 | Investment Planning, Kendall's Counsel, Market Cycles, The Point

Without question, it has been a great last 14 months for investors. The S&P 500 index closed above 4,000 on April 1st of this year and has continued rising and is now close to double where it stood just a little over a year ago around 2,200. This is one of the...