It seems investor sentiment has quickly changed since the beginning of the year, not to mention from just about 10 days ago as witnessed by the recent stock market decline. Many argue "why" this has happened and here's a quick look at the potential reasons:
Source: JLL Exchange. There can be no guarantee that a 1031 exchange will be successful in deferring tax obligations as future tax code changes could impact that ability. In addition, there are strict guidelines around timelines, replacement property identification and the use of a qualified intermediary to process funds. Individual investors should consult with their own tax professionals.
Source: Callan Institute; The Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns conveys the strong case for diversification across asset classes (stocks vs. bonds), capitalizations (large vs. small), and equity markets (U.S. vs. global ex-U.S.). The Table highlights the uncertainty inherent in all capital markets. Rankings change every year. Also noteworthy is the difference between absolute and relative performance, as returns for the top-performing asset class span a wide range over the past 20 years.
Note: For illustrative purposes only.
Source: Aon, Blackrock, Callan, Cliffwater, JPMorgan, Marquette, Meketa, NEPC, RVK, Segal, Verus, and Wilshire. Data forecasts are as of January 2024.
Source: BLS, FactSet, Federal Reserve, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Real 10-year Treasury yields are calculated as the daily Treasury yield less year-over-year core CPI inflation for that month. For the current month, we use the prior month’s score CPI figures until the latest data is available.
Data as of June 30, 2024.
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