Much has been made of the rise and power of a new clan of retail investors. This new type of ‘investor’ has been bred by the pandemic and shutdowns. They have lots of time and extra cash on hand courtesy of government stimulus checks and canceled vacations and activities. When you combine those factors with low to no commission trades, easily accessible trading apps, and a rising stock market, you have all the necessary ingredients for a classic bubble in select stocks.
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The general interest in environmental, social, and governance focused (ESG) investing has recently increased in popularity. ESG investing, sometimes referred to as "socially responsible investing" (SRI) strategies, are used to evaluate the sustainability and responsibility of public companies, as well as their societal impact.
During this period, exposure to a sequence of return risk is a serious concern. With this risk, a series of negative returns early in your retirement while you are making withdrawals can have a devastating effect on your portfolio's ability to last through your retirement.