Market Insights with Eric: Episode 45

Market Volatility

• The markets have experienced a significant pullback in recent weeks.
• Maintain a long-term investment strategy designed to withstand volatility rather than reacting impulsively.

Historical Perspective

• Similar market conditions occurred between 2017 and 2019, and staying the course proved beneficial as markets reached all-time highs in 2019.
• Comparable scenarios in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2022 resulted in market rebounds, ultimately leading to new highs.

Current Market Insights (2025)

• Value stocks, developed international markets, and commodities like gold have performed well this year.
• Within the U.S. market, the healthcare, consumer staples, and energy sectors have posted positive year-to-date returns.

Great Valley Advisor Group is excited to present the latest episode of our video series featuring our Chief Market Strategist, Eric Parnell, CFA. At under 3-minutes each, these bi-weekly videos are meant to provide concise observations on relevant economic indicators to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of current market trends.

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Eric Parnell is solely an investment advisor representative of Great Valley Advisor Group, and not affiliated with LPL Financial. Any opinions or views expressed by Eric Parnell are his own and are not those of LPL Financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted.

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