Betting on Humanity and a Diversified Portfolio

Happy New Year from Stokes Family Office. We kick off the new year by looking at what historically happens after a good market year and pose the question, are we better off simply expecting positive performance? We’ll then dive into incredibly interesting demographic data, look at the correlation of stocks and bonds, and examine the Ozempic effect on the markets. Key Takeaways [01:03] - Historical results after a good year in the markets [03:53] - Betting on humanity and a diversified portfolio [08:24] - The effects of global demographic trends [15:53] - Bond market update [21:03] - Predictions on stocks/bonds and International vs. the U.S. [26:48] - The Ozempic effect Links What Comes After a Good Year in the Stock Market? The single most important chart to understand the stock market. Bullish on the US in with the current global demographic backdrop Bonds and stocks have each moved in the same direction in 19 of the last 24 months JP Morgan’s Guide to the Markets Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.