From mid-1970 through October 2018, the US focused portfolio had a 9.8 percent annual return. The global one averaged 9.7 percent per year. In short, the portfolios performed almost exactly the same.

From mid-1970 through October 2018, the US focused portfolio had a 9.8 percent annual return. The global one averaged 9.7 percent per year. In short, the portfolios performed almost exactly the same.
With many investment categories currently down for the year, now could be an ideal time to rebalance your portfolio. If you’re a casual investor, you may have heard about rebalancing, wondered what it means, and questioned whether it applies to your situation. In this column we will cover the basics of rebalancing and also investigate whether your investments require it.
Last week the stock market continued its October rout as the S&P 500 neared a 10 percent correction from last month’s highs. How should we react to this bad news?