Fear
2007 was certainly a volatile year, with investor emotions swinging frequently from happiness to fear. For example, from February to March the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJII) dropped nearly 6%; then from March to July it rose nearly 16%; then from July to August it dropped nearly 11%; then from August to October it rose nearly 13%; then from October to November it dropped nearly 10%; then from November to December it rose over 8%; then from December to year end it dropped nearly 4%*.
Please click here to view the February 2008 newsletter.This material was created while Al Boris was at a previous broker/dealer and has been rebranded to reflect his current firm, Alex. Brown, a Division of Raymond James. It is provided for historical purposes only. Investors should not act on the historical comments which do not reflect current market conditions.
