2010 & Investing


After two years up on the high wire, investors will likely find 2010 a little less dangerous (although still not danger-free), with no shortage of challenges—or opportunities. In 2010, the calming of financial markets combined with a shallow economic recovery should prompt a more stable market environment.

Over the past two years there has been little room for investors to hide from market volatility. During that time virtually every sector of the market was dragged down by one crisis or another leaving no room for investors to seek solace. With news and economic outlooks still offering little more than a foggy uncertainty of what is to come, there seems to be some light shining through the clouds.

2010 looks to be similar to what we saw in the latter part of 2009, a more stable much less volatile overall market place with the potential for some growth and recovery. Investors in 2010 should be able to establish a good strategic outlook for their overall diversified portfolios and look to increase there investments with tactical investments specific industries. Unlike the past few years that left almost every area plagued by the financial crisis, 2010 markets may offer investors the ability to focus on some individual areas that may perform better than others.  One of the major themes some investors may use during 2010 is going global. While the United States economic outlook for 2010 is less than fantastic, other countries around the globe may offer the chance to find values by not directly affected by the US economy. That being said, there should be good opportunities within our own borders as well to find companies or funds to invest in that take advantage of the new legislation and available capital, contact your financial advisor to discuss both your long term financial gals and perhaps ideas for the short time ahead.

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