June 19, 2009 Home or Abroad; Fixed or Equity

This week’s poll results examine how respondents view the current market and its impact on personal portfolio decisions. The poll was not scientific and was driven by radio listeners of the syndicated Don Creech Radio Show and subscribers to its “Week in Review” email. Listen or subscribe at www.DonCreech.com.  

 

 

A nearly unanimous 95% of respondents favors US domestic companies for their portfolio.  With a tendency to reduce volatility, a general reduction in international equity exposure would help. We do not expect long-term improvement in foreign issues until we find the US consumption improving and supporting better import demand.