With the S&P 500 recently hitting another record high, and earnings season about to begin, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson asks: is the market too expensive? Philip explains that in this market of extremes — where the most expensive are very expensive — many of the remaining stocks are not. He discusses how a handful of names are leading market gains, meaning that there is plenty of value to be found elsewhere, and why high valuations aren’t a cause for panic, but a reason to be selective.
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Trade tensions and the July 9 deadline
Join Philip Petursson, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, as he examines the recent U.S. trade agreements with Vietnam and the U.K., and what they reveal about the upcoming July 9 deadline for the U.S. administration's trade strategy. Philip discusses the potential scenarios and implications for global markets.
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Market resilience: lessons from Q2
Join IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson as he discusses the market's reaction to the politically charged shocks in 2025’s second quarter. He explores how “What, me worry?” could have been a viable investment strategy during this period and provides insights into the market's resilience amid headline-driven volatility.
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Geopolitics versus your portfolio: what's the real impact?
“Volatility isn’t just risk, it’s also opportunity,” says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. This week, Philip unpacks the relationship between geopolitics and investment portfolios. Philip explains why markets demand clarity over peace and how investors can navigate uncertainty by focusing on fundamentals and diversification. He shares insights on turning volatility into opportunity and offers three principles for investing through geopolitical turmoil.
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Market optimism and its underlying cracks
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, delves into the current market dynamics as we head into the summer. He discusses the recent strong performance of the Nasdaq and the shift in investor sentiment from fear to cautious optimism. Philip also explores the underlying economic indicators and the renewed interest in quality and defensive stocks. Despite the market's bounce, he highlights the ongoing risks and the importance of staying vigilant in a market that rewards consistency and punishes complacency.
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