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A highly trained financial analyst, Joe is responsible for analyzing current and potential investments for the firm through deep fundamental analysis, researching industry trends, speaking to industry experts, and through a thorough understanding and application of quantitative methods and technical analysis. Mr. Maas is very unique because he is certified in so many areas of expertise. He has earned certificates from nine prestigious organizations, and, with over two decades of financial industry experience, his unique core specialty is providing comprehensive investment management services for individual investors, business owners, and financial advisors.
The first month of the new year saw markets testing new all-time highs, but by month-end the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped about -2% from New Year’s Eve with factors like Gamestop speculation and disappointing news about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine trial contributing to the decrease.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, the US economy continued to recover from the ‘black swan’ recession caused by unexpected global lockdowns over Covid-19. Throughout 2020, global central banks and policy makers were able to stay ahead of the recession with massive fiscal and direct monetary intervention that cushioned the blow of what would have otherwise been a long and drawn-out global recession. As we look forward to 2021 against the backdrop of a continued rise in Covid-19 infections and multiple vaccine rollouts, we are hopeful that 2021 will bring us some return of normalcy to our daily activities.
December did not disappoint as the “Santa Claus rally” pushed domestic market indices higher by the end of the year as the top four indices followed by this report all had positive YTDs by New Year’s Eve. Political turmoil continued as President Trump still declined to accept election results and made the incoming Biden administration’s preparations difficult.
