Over the last decade, there have been many notable themes in the market.  In spite of how it sometimes felt, the market continued to climb the proverbial wall of worry and rewarded faithful investors handsomely.  All asset classes surged forward, building wealth for their shareholders.  Commodities were the only asset left out in the cold.

Sometimes a picture is worth 1000 words. Below are a few of the game-changers of the decade.

These are themes that the market has digested during the last decade.  All of them caused substantial market angst. Some are winding down, others are in process, and still others are just ramping up. Consistent monitoring of global economic events and allocating assets wisely will continue to be our goal!  Here’s to 2020!