5 Keys to Investing in 2024
What a difference a year makes. At the start of 2023, market pessimism was widespread, investors braced for a recession, and many expected another down year in stocks. Instead, the economy proved remarkably resilient, inflation declined at a rapid pace, and U.S. stocks, as represented by the S&P 500 Index, soared 26.3%. Talk about surprises.
History has shown that the economy and markets seem to always find ways to surprise investors. Whatever is in store for investors in the year ahead, here are five keys to keeping your long-term plans on track.