Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen major changes in the investment market and it’s important to stay up-to-date with these trends in order to make the most of your savings. With this article, you’ll be able to keep an eye on upcoming trends in the investment market in order to be ahead of the curve when it comes to your money management and wealth preservation strategies.
US Real Estate Market
The US real estate market is beginning to rebound after several years of being dormant. Due to high interest rates and limited availability, a great number of Americans have been priced out of traditional homeownership, though there are still good deals to be had. Looking ahead, as mortgage rates continue their slow decline and more properties hit the market, it’s likely we’ll see a growing number of home sales across America.
Global Bonds
People have become more and more worried about making large investments over time. Stock market volatility, Brexit, U.S. government shutdowns and debates, Iraq… The list goes on and on, and while some of these situations have been resolved (or at least mitigated), many people are still hesitant to invest their hard-earned money into anything but short-term instruments such as savings accounts or high-yield CDs.
US Stocks
Although stocks are volatile, they’re much more reliable than other investment vehicles (like bitcoin or cryptocurrencies). For those looking to invest their hard-earned money in US stocks, we recommend Vanguard 500 Index Fund. If you have any questions regarding your fund options or financial planning goals, please feel free to contact us here at Fortified Investment Group.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
Most people aren’t looking at cryptocurrency as an investment option; instead, it’s viewed as an alternative currency. While that may be true today, I believe cryptocurrency will eventually offer more growth potential than other types of currencies and assets. Right now, Bitcoin is worth about $2,500 per coin, but could easily reach $10,000+ per coin by 2022.
Agriculture and Commodities
Agriculture has already come a long way with tech advancements, but it’s not likely going away anytime soon. It makes up 22% of U.S. GDP and employs 1 out of 9 workers, so it’s critical we keep finding ways to grow food more efficiently and sustainably.
Emerging Markets
Developing markets have long been a hotbed of opportunity for investors, but there’s no question that investing in emerging markets poses additional challenges. In 2022, investors will have even more incentive to invest in such markets as institutional interest increases and developing countries implement policies that improve their standards of living.
