FYI: Below is a final look at 2018 total returns across asset classes using our ETF matrix. For each ETF, we show its December, Q4, and full year 2018 total return.
The S&P 500 (SPY) finished 2018 down 4.56% on a total return basis after falling 13.52% in Q4 and 8.79% in December. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) fell 0.12% on the year after dropping 16.73% in Q4. The small-cap Russell 2,000 (IWM) fell 11.11% on the year, while mid-caps (IJH) fell just a bit more at -11.18%. The Russell 2,000 was down more than 20% in Q4 alone.
Looking at sectors, Health Care (XLV) ended up performing the best in 2018 with a total return of +6.28%. Energy (XLE) was the biggest loser with a decline of 18.21%.
Regards,
Ted
https://www.bespokepremium.com/think-big-blog/2018-asset-class-total-return-performance-bespokes-etf-matrix/M* Snapshot XLV:
https://www.morningstar.com/etfs/ARCX/XLV/quote.html
