Tuesday, January 09, 2018

ETF Returns {Major Indices}



Above is a chart derived from the performance chart application over at Stockcharts.com.   It shows how some of the major market indices we follow or invest in performed in 2017.    You can double-click on the chart to make it larger.  The only market cap ETF missing on this chart is the Russell 2000 and according to Stockcharts.com's performance chart that index returned 14.59% in 2017.  An equal weighted investment held for the entire year comprised of all the stocks shown above plus that Russell Index would have averaged an 23.31% return.

*Performance data comes from the performance chart utility developed by Stockcharts.com.  While we assume their data is correct, we make no claims and cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of these results.

**Long various indices shown above in both client and personal accounts.  Please note these positions can change at any time without notice on this blog or on any other form of communication including written and electronic.