Q4 and 2021 Market Review

In Q4 the stock market continued its upward climb and once again into record territory (for information about investing during market highs see the article at the end of the linked detailed market overview below). US stocks were up 9.28%, international stocks up 3.14%, yet emerging markets fell slightly down 1.31%. Bonds were basically flat with the US bond market up 0.01% and global bonds up 0.07%.

 2021 was another strong year for the US market, returning 25.66%. Volatility in the US market was low with the largest drop being a mild 5.2%. International markets had solid returns but in comparison to the strong run the US market has been on they look muted at 12.62%. Emerging markets were down 2.54% for the year. Bonds had a rare down year (just the second time since 1999) as interest rates started to rise. The US bond market was down 1.54% and global bonds were down 1.4%.  

 For a detailed market overview covering Q4 and all of 2021, as well as an article regarding investing during stock market highs, click here.