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Perspectives Newsletter: Q4, 2014
The fourth quarter was marked by an impressive performance from the US markets, highlighting a year in which the S&P 500 recorded 53 new all-time closing highs. The strong fourth quarter showing by US smallcap stocks allowed them to end the year with a positive return, though still far behind their large and midcap peers. International stocks, both developed and emerging, continued lagging in the quarter despite a 37% rise by the Shanghai A Shares Index, widening the 2014 gap between US performance and the rest of the 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.
