Light at the End of the Tunnel?

April 09, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic is far from over, signs of improvement ranging from infections peaking to progress in the search for a cure seem to be arising on a daily basis lately. The following newsletter summarizes some of these key positive indicators and offers some guidance for portfolios in the months to come.

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The opinions expressed herein are those of Marquette Associates, Inc. (“Marquette”), and are subject to change without notice. This material is not financial advice or an offer to purchase or sell any product. Marquette reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs.

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