Q2 2022
Novi Wealth Partners / Quarterly Market Review / 2022 Q2
July 22nd, 2022
The Q2 2022 Market Review shows significant declines across most global markets. U.S. stocks were down 16.70%, while international developed and emerging markets also posted negative returns. Small caps underperformed large caps, and growth stocks lagged behind value stocks. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) saw steep declines, with U.S. REITs falling 18.10%. Commodities dropped by 5.66%, driven by sharp declines in aluminum and nickel prices, while heating oil and gas oil were top performers. The bond market also struggled, with rising interest rates leading to negative returns across various bond indices. The report emphasizes the importance of diversification and staying invested during volatile periods, highlighting long-term lessons for weathering market storms.