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 directions. Bonds had a more difficult month than stocks as longer-term interest rates moved higher. Taxable bond prices declined about 2%, with a somewhat larger decline in tax-free bonds. The […]
2026 Mid-Year Outlook: What We’re Watching—and What Still Drives the Plan
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 2026 Mid-Year Outlook replay, the ACT team discusses the forces we were evaluating in stocks, bonds, interest rates, and inflation. More important, we explain how those views fit into the […]
September 2026 Market Update: What Are We Watching After a Strong August?
Doug English reviews August market gains and three planning questions to revisit if markets pull back in September.
August 2026 Market Update: When Stocks and Bonds Move the Same Way
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.
How ACT Advisors’ Investment Committee Process Works
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.
July 2026 Market Update: A Quiet June and What ACT Is Watching
Doug English, CFP®, reviews a quieter month for markets and explains what ACT is watching next.
June 2026 Market Update: Strong Stocks, Bond Positioning, and Summer Tax Planning
May was a strong month for stocks, while bonds remained much quieter. Doug English reviews the month, portfolio risk alignment, bond positioning, and a summer tax-planning reminder.
May 2026 Market Update: Strong Stocks, Modest Bonds
April was a strong month for stocks and a more modest month for bonds. Because portfolios generally include a mix of both, results were positive overall for many allocations, but varied depending on how each portfolio is structured.
In this month’s update, Doug walks through the market drivers behind those results and how to think about what you may be seeing across your accounts. It’s a helpful reminder of how different parts of a portfolio can behave in different environments—and why allocation matters.
April 2026 Market Update: Navigating Volatility with Discipline
April 2026 market update: Stocks and bonds declined in March, but volatility remains within historical norms. Learn how disciplined portfolio management and strategic positioning can help investors stay on track.
Market Volatility and Geopolitical Events: What Investors Should Know Right Now
Market volatility tied to geopolitical events can be unsettling. Here’s how recent developments may impact markets and why maintaining a long-term perspective matters.