Traders Gonna Trade, A Year of Heightened Swings & Equity Index Annuities

The Money Wise guys wrap up February with a look at market performance, noting a mixed week where the Dow rose 413 points (1%), while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ fell 1% and 3.5%, respectively. February was historically in line with expectations as a weak month, with all three major indexes closing lower—down 1.6% (Dow), 1.4% (S&P 500), and 4% (NASDAQ). Despite recent declines, year-to-date numbers remain positive for the Dow (+3%) and S&P 500 (+1.2%), though the NASDAQ sits at -2.4%. The guys highlight the ongoing trading range in the S&P 500, which has been oscillating between 6,100 […]