Bitcoin, Georgia Senate, Stimulus Checks and 2021 Markets | AWM Insights | Financial and Investment News

As we close the books on one of the wildest years for the financial markets to date and head into 2021, how do we approach this new year in light of the volatility of last year’s markets? The S&P dropped 33.9% then ended the year up 18.3%, Small caps out-performed the S&P ending up 20%, and Bitcoin finished up 304% after seeing a -52.4% decline during the year. What lessons should we take from last year that should impact our investment decisions moving forward? In this week’s episode, AWM Capital co-founders Erik Averill, CFP®, CPWA®, Brandon Averill, CFP®, CPWA®, CIPM, are joined again by Chief Investment Officer Justin Dyer, CFA®, CFP® to discuss the biggest stories in the public markets and private market opportunities of the week. Episode Highlights 2020 market volatility replay (1:36) How should 2020 markets impact your investment decisions moving forward? (2:17) Potential impacts of the Georgia Senate race and stimulus checks (2:39) Setting your own timelines (6:18) The dangers of misaligned priorities (7:56) The rewards of small caps (8:51) The potential impacts of missing just a few days in the markets (10:28) Are the rewards of Bitcoin worth the risks? (10:52) One of the biggest mistakes investors can make (14:38) Looking out for your best interests (15:18) What are the ways to optimize your portfolio the maximize your returns that are evidence backed? (15:42) Right-sizing your risk exposure (16:09) How should 2020 markets impact future decisions? (16:51)