Charts for the Lake

David Ricciardelli

July 30, 2024

Some thought provoking charts that examine markets, inflation, volatility, lottery tickets, wages, and investor sentiment.

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Now What? A look at 2H’24

David Ricciardelli

June 17, 2024

It feels like the market is becoming more focused on fundamentals. While there are reasons to be constructive, some ‘monsters under the bed’ keep investors on edge.

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Why Experts Recommend Passive Investment Strategies

David Ricciardelli

April 02, 2024

A closer look at asset allocation, alternative investments, and why experts are forced to recommend low-cost index investing via ETFs – even if they invest their own wealth using a different strategy...

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Observations from the Old Country (2024)

David Ricciardelli

March 24, 2024

Observations from my latest family vacation in Italy.

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Is This Market Ahead of Itself?

David Ricciardelli

March 15, 2024

We try to put the current market in context in response to investors asking if the market is overheating and the media leaning in to the word ‘froth’.

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2024

David Ricciardelli

December 20, 2023

A collection of charts and thoughts aimed at adding context to markets as we turn the page from 2023 to 2024

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