NOTE: Watch the video version of this report by subscribing to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow (7/6/21) Markets achieve one of largest increases on record in first-half of 2021; and markets will probably end the year on an up-note. However--exceptionally strong markets in first half of a year tend to be the peak over the course of the next couple of years. Historically, years that follow typically have negative market returns. Markets are up 16% so far in 2021--that's a 32% return on an annualized basis. But beneath the surface, there is less positive action being seen, with mid- and small-cap stocks struggling. Money is "hiding" in highly-liquid areas of the market, such as large-cap stocks. Watch for a period of relative weakness in August and September, and the risk for corrective action. Use the current situation as an opportunity to raise cash, rebalance portfolio, and prepare so that you can take advantage of any market strength at the end of the year...which will be at a lower level than where we are now. - Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts -------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- Visit our Site: www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to RIA Pro: https://riapro.net/home -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Stocks #Money #Finance