2.1.21 Energy and Small Caps Help Fuel January’s Performance
Index Performance
US and International Equities
This month provided mixed results for the major market indexes. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 ended the month lower. The Nasdaq Composite continued its run into the New Year, returning over 1%, but the top performer was the Russell 2000 small cap index, returning 5% for the month. Small caps continue their ascent higher from their robust 2020 fourth quarter finish.
Energy Powers Forward
With regard to the S&P 500 sectors, results were fairly mixed, however the major standout was the energy sector, returning over 3% for January. Wi
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