Coming out of 2025, one of the most important signals we see is not in equities—but in precious metals, and particularly gold. We will review broad market valuations and opportunities across the spectrum as we consider the implications.

Dalio has been one of the best in creating a framework for making decisions and executing in the investment landscape over the last 50 years. Drawing on some of his recent work, and our other resources, we hope you find the picture that is developing helpful in planning for the achievement of your goals – no matter what transpires.

We founded Global Vision Advisors because we believe that financial planning should be about life goals, not just investments. We help people define their ideal life and create a strategy to achieve it. Clear goals make risk management and investment decisions easier. This is the work we love. Keeping your goals in focus is crucial as we navigate the market.

In response to the crisis around the coronavirus the Fed has expanded their balance sheet by $2.5 trillion since March and that number could reach $5.5 trillion. It is a massive experiment and will have consequences. Could it drive markets to all time new highs in the short-term even as the economy continues to decline? In a word, yes. Does that make it a sure thing or a good investment? No.

We are interested in giving our clients the highest probability of success, and that is not always easy. If you want to take an income from your portfolio or make investments that have a high chance of performing well, it is critical to know your starting point. Instead of predicting the future, let’s just look at where we are.