October 2026 Market Update: September Cooled Off—What Changed?
In the October market update from ACT Advisors, Doug English, CFP®, founder of ACT Advisors, explains why different parts of the market moved in different
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In the October market update from ACT Advisors, Doug English, CFP®, founder of ACT Advisors, explains why different parts of the market moved in different

Market forecasts can be interesting. They can also become a distraction when every new headline is treated as a reason to change course. In our

Doug English reviews August market gains and three planning questions to revisit if markets pull back in September.
July brought broad declines across stocks and bonds. Doug English, CFP®, shares ACT Advisors’ qualified outlook, a QQQ Technology Index update, and a secure tax-return upload reminder.
Doug English and Wes Johnson discuss ACT Advisors’ investment committee process, including research inputs, model portfolios, taxable-account review, and how outside investment ideas are evaluated.
Doug English, CFP®, reviews a quieter month for markets and explains what ACT is watching next.