Not talking charts, graphs and stats just throw out your gut feeling: good: OK or bad for this coming year. I say OK but don't expect record numbers 3ither up or down.
I wouldn't put much stock in the future, seeing how the markets are going now, then, I've never owned any stock so guess I should stay out of this discussion.
I feel the same as always; any investment is risky and stocks are a long-term investment. I'm very happy that I invested in dividend stocks for over 30 years because it has made for a very comfortable retirement. As long as the dividends keep coming, I don't care whether the market is up or down since I'm not selling the stock. That said, most of my investments are energy related, so my expectation is that they will do well during Trump's administration.
I'm trying to figure this very thing out for my 401(k). I pulled most of my stuff out of the market in 2020 and am wondering if/when to jump back in. Things recently took off when Trump won, and I'm wondering how much room there is for future gains. If I were not retired, I'd leave things in stocks without thinking about it. Without referring to charts & where the markets are regarding previous highs, your question really is "How do we think the economy (global and domestic) will be doing?" Since I could have had some decent gains if I had left things alone 4 years ago, I'd say my forecasting skills suck.
Agree!! I just got a shock email from my bank saying a deposit (large) is available for viewing. I look it up and it was from a dividend mutual fund distribution. It was the best New Years gift I have ever received.