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Perspectives Newsletter: Q3, 2017
September holds the ignominious distinction of being the worst performing month of the year for the S&P 500 on average, going back to 1928. Not so this year. The month is also marked by a propensity for a reversal in performance, where the year’s laggards shine. While domestic stocks shook off their early September woes to turn in a strong month, that performance was underpinned by a shift in leadership. Mid and smallcap domestic stocks outperformed their larger peers while value stocks broke a losing streak against growth stocks that stretched back to the beginning of the year. Emerging market stocks were still the best performing group for the quarter, but in the final month badly lagged the developed world.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.
