Q4 2022
Novi Wealth Partners / Quarterly Market Review / 2022 Q4
January 13th, 2023
The Q4 2022 Market Review reports positive returns across most markets, with U.S. stocks gaining 7.18% and outperforming both international developed and emerging markets. Growth stocks lagged behind value stocks, while small caps underperformed large caps. U.S. REITs posted a 4.76% return but underperformed global REITs. Commodities had a solid quarter, with the Bloomberg Commodity Index rising by 2.22%, led by strong performances in nickel and silver. Fixed income markets experienced mixed results, with short-term bonds delivering positive returns as interest rates saw shifts across maturities. The report underscores the challenges of market timing and reinforces the importance of sticking to a long-term investment strategy, emphasizing the value of diversification and planning to achieve financial peace of mind.