Digesting

We are off for the holidays through Friday, but still want to share some thoughts and thanks with you in the meantime.

The Market Sum | Insight after the bell By Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief Friday's Headlines 1. Black Friday     Image: Getty Images   Hello Readers,   We are off for the holidays today, although global markets are open and the U.S. markets closed at 1PM ET. Check our Markets page for the latest updates.   We are entering the homestretch of 2019, and it has been anything but business as usual. Asset returns have been very strong this year, but remember where we were a year ago to keep things in perspective. Investing is a marathon and we need to pace ourselves for the journey.   chart courtesy YCharts     November to April is usually the best time of the year for stock performance, but the past is no guarantee of future returns. Trends come and go. Markets rise and fall. You are in charge of your investments, even if you hire someone to allocate on your behalf. Take the wheel. We'll be here to help you navigate.   We are back in business next week.   Enjoy the weekend.   Caleb Silver - Editor in Chief   Here are some useful links on Risk Management and Diversification: Risk Management How to Rebalance your 401k Tailoring Your Investment Plan How to Measure Risk Portfolio Diversification Done Right If you are just looking to brush up on your skills, here are a few links to get started: How to Start Investing in Stocks: A Beginner's Guide Become Your Own Financial Advisor What Is Risk? How can we improve the Market Sum? Tell us at marketsum@investopedia.com Enjoy the Market Sum? Share it with a friend.   Click to Share   Or share the link below to invite friends to sign up. https://link.investopedia.com/join/53o/00-fwd-marketsum CONNECT WITH INVESTOPEDIA Email sent to:  mondemand.forex@blogger.com To update your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe, click here.   114 West 41st St, floor 8 New York NY 10036 © 2019, Investopedia, LLC. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy