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Perspectives Newsletter: Q1, 2021
Equities continued their winning streak in the first quarter of 2021 despite political unrest, weather severe enough to disrupt economic output and a global pandemic that continued to rage. Helping to underpin the positive momentum for stocks was an earnings season better than anticipated given these challenges. The rapidly increasing vaccination efforts in the US allowed for a continued reopening of the economy at the same time a massive stimulus bill was passed that pushed out hundreds of billions of dollars in just a few short weeks. A dramatic reaction to all of this in the fixed income market - doubling the yield of the 10-year Treasury - caused stocks to wobble but ultimately was not enough to halt the move higher. Value stocks again trounced growth, though the final weeks of March did see growth stocks catch a bid higher. Small and midcap stocks also performed much better than their largecap peers in the quarter. A strengthening dollar and a new wave of Covid infections abroad made for tough relative performance for international stocks as the quarter came to a close.Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product (including the investments and/or investment strategies recommended or undertaken by Parsons Capital Management, Inc.), or any non-investment related content, made reference to directly or indirectly in this newsletter will be profitable, equal any corresponding indicated historical performance level(s), be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may no longer be reflective of current opinions or positions. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this newsletter serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from Parsons Capital Management, Inc. To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing. Parsons Capital Management, Inc. is neither a law firm nor a certified public accounting firm and no portion of the newsletter content should be construed as legal or accounting advice. If you are a Parsons Capital Management, Inc. client, please remember to contact Parsons Capital Management, Inc., in writing, if there are any changes in your personal/financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, and/or revising our previous recommendations and/or services. A copy of the Parsons Capital Management, Inc.'s current brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request.
