ABOUT CIG SERVICES INSIGHTS TEAM CAREERS CONTACT INSIGHTS Knowledge, Information and Actionable Advice November 11, 2021 CIG Asset Management Review: What If the Bubble Bursts? Summary: * US Equities surge while international equities lag * Tesla and the growing stock market bubble * What happens when a bubble eventually bursts? Commentary: The S&P 500 index gained +7.01% in October, bouncing back from its September decline and closing at an all-time high. Overseas markets were up, but much less so versus... Read More November 5, 2021 Easing into Retirement Given the physical and emotional demands of their profession, it’s little wonder that some physicians look forward to retirement. However, many other doctors nearing retirement age are reluctant to turn their backs completely on their profession and would rather find a way to ease into retirement. What should you do if retirement is on the horizon, but you would prefer to... Read More October 5, 2021 CIG Asset Management Review: Market Unknowns Summary: * S&P 500 declined for the first month since January 2021 * Increasing economic and geopolitical uncertainty * Market volatility rising * Do we know? Commentary: The S&P 500 index fell -4.65% in September, its first monthly decline since January 2021 and the worst monthly decline since March 2020. In overseas markets, the MSCI EAFE net index... Read More October 4, 2021 CIG Capital Advisors Market Update Video: September and Volatility In September, the S&P 500 TR Index had its worst month since March 2020. Will volatility continue to head higher? Brian Lasher and Eric Pratt of CIG Asset Management give a quick posting on the markets. Please click on the 3-minute market update video attached below.... Read More October 1, 2021 Exiting Your Practice? Important Issues to Consider Providers exit their practices for a variety of reasons — dissatisfaction with the demands of running a business, the desire for a less strenuous work schedule, frustration with insurers, retirement. If you are thinking about exiting your practice, there are several steps you should take now that will help you maximize the purchase price and ensure a relatively smooth... Read More September 13, 2021 CIG Capital Advisors Market Update: Risk Happens Fast CIG’s inaugural 3-minute market update is attached. This soon-to-be regular conversation between Brian Lasher and Eric T. Pratt of CIG Asset Management focuses on an important aspect of the current stock market environment. If you have questions post viewing, please do not hesitate to contact your CIG wealth manager. For more information on this 3-minute market update,... Read More September 6, 2021 CIG Asset Management Review: Risk Happens Fast Summary: * S&P 500 advances for seventh month in a row * Strong corporate profits and the Fed’s not tapering yet * A long time without a 5% pullback Commentary: The S&P 500 index rose for the seventh month in a row, gaining +3.0% in August. Growth stocks continued July’s outperformance over value stocks with the Russell 1000 Growth Index up... Read More August 24, 2021 CIG Asset Management Review: Above Trend but for How Long? Summary: * Diverse stock market returns in July * Watch FRONTLINE’s “The Power of the Fed” * Is the market in a bubble? Commentary: Returns within stock markets varied during the month of July. The S&P 500 index rose +2.4%. The Russell 1000 Growth Index was up +3.3% while the Russell 1000 Value Index only gained +0.8%. Small-capitalization stocks as measured... Read More July 19, 2021 Maximize Revenues and Trim Expenses by Streamlining Practice Operations Improving operational efficiencies should be an ongoing process for all medical practices. Reevaluating and examining existing procedures can help identify areas of weakness that can drain revenues and increase costs, lowering the bottom line. The following suggestions may help jump-start your own thoughts about ways you can maximize your practice’s revenue stream and... Read More July 15, 2021 CIG Asset Management Review: Inflation and Fragility Summary: * The Federal Reserve struck a more hawkish tone mid-month * U.S. stocks rebound after a dip * Markets appear increasingly fragile Commentary: Markets were stunned on June 16th as the Federal Reserve struck a more hawkish tone. Federal Reserve committee member’s projections now pointed to two interest-rate hikes in 2023 versus none before. The U.S.... Read More June 14, 2021 CIG Asset Management Review: The Return of Active Portfolio Management Summary: * S&P 500 Index posted its fourth consecutive month of gains * Active portfolio management beat the index * 2Q 2021 portfolio rebalancing activity Commentary: The S&P 500 Index posted its fourth consecutive month of gains, up +0.7% in May. International markets performed better than the U.S. with the MSCI EAFE net up +2.9% and the MSCI... 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