Austin Boyce, Portfolio Management, Emerging Advisor, Process Designer

2024 was another great year for markets, building upon a strong 2023. Every asset class had a positive return in 2024 from the S&P 500 leading the way at 25% to fixed income at 1.3%. Robust US performance occurred despite concerns around inflation, recession predictions, and Fed policy changes. While large technology companies continued to dominate the headlines, positive performance spread across the market, with eight of the thirteen sectors within the S&P 500 achieving positive returns.

2025 is sure to have its share of market-moving events. It is impossible to know what those will be, when they will happen, and what impact they will have. As the chart shows, performance within a given asset class can vary significantly from year to year. That's why, at SoundView, we use well-constructed, diversified portfolios aligned with client risk profiles to help you reach your financial goals.