Biweekly International Market Observations (1/21/21)

The fourth quarter of 2020 turned into one of the best in recent memory for stocks. However, the investing environment in the U.S. is showing similar signs of our previous two bubbles with massive liquidity provided by monetary and fiscal stimulus. What does this mean for the outlook for 2021 and the international markets? Andrew Manton, Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management, examines what’s next for the global economy in his quick take below.

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There may be additional risks associated with international investing involving foreign, economic, political, monetary, and/or legal factors. International investing may not be for everyone. The information contained in this document is given on a general basis without obligation and on the understanding that any person acting upon or in reliance on it, does so entirely at his or her own risk. Any projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or performance of countries, markets or companies are not necessarily indicative of, and may differ from, actual events or results. This information is intended to highlight issues and not to be comprehensive or to provide advice.

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Author

  • Derek Izuel

    Derek joined Shelton Capital Management in January 2022 as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of the International Fund and the Emerging Markets Fund. He has over 24 years of portfolio management experience at Invesco, HighMark Capital and Vitruvian Capital. Derek earned his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of California at Berkley.

     

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