--- title: "2017 archive" url: https://accuvestblog.com/2017/ description: "Archived Accuvest Global Advisors entries published in 2017." published: 2017-09-11 updated: 2017-09-11 --- # 2017 archive Published 2017-09-11 21 entries · January 6, 2017 to September 11, 2017 - [September](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/09/) - [August](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/08/) - [July](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/07/) - [June](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/) - [May](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/) - [April](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/04/) - [March](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/03/) - [February](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/02/) - [January](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/01/) ## [Accuvest featured in Barron’s article](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/09/11/accuvest-featured-in-barrons-article/) September 11, 2017 · by [David A](https://accuvestblog.com/author/accuvestblog/) · Filed under [Highlights](https://accuvestblog.com/category/highlights/) http://www.barrons.com/articles/political-storms-wont-deter-polish-stock-rally-1503724755 [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/09/11/accuvest-featured-in-barrons-article/) ## [Accuvest Market Update Q2 2017](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/08/07/accuvest-market-update-q2-2017/) August 7, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Videos](https://accuvestblog.com/category/videos/) [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/08/07/accuvest-market-update-q2-2017/) ## [August Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/08/07/august-country-rankings-2/) August 7, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) Global equities marched higher in July, with the MSCI ACWI up 2.79%. The average country was up 4.64%, and the range of returns for July, between countries, was 13.88%. All country returns YTD are positive. Canada is the worst performing… Issue attachment (not archived) Country Portfolio Notes August 2017 country-portfolio-notes-august-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/08/07/august-country-rankings-2/) ## [Accuvest Core Brands – July Highlights](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/08/03/accuvest-core-brands-july-highlights/) August 3, 2017 · by [James C](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agajcalhoun/) · Filed under [Investing Ideas](https://accuvestblog.com/category/investing-ideas/), [Uncategorized](https://accuvestblog.com/category/uncategorized/) IF CONSUMPTION DRIVES THE ECONOMY, SHOULDN’T THE MOST POWERFUL BRANDS BE DRIVING YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO? The Accuvest Core Brands portfolio had a great month of July, continuing an impressive 2017. Please use the link below to review July’s Top Core… Issue attachment (not archived) Accuvest Core Brands – July 2017 Highlights accuvest-core-brands-july-2017-highlights.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/08/03/accuvest-core-brands-july-highlights/) ## [July Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/07/13/july-country-rankings-2/) July 13, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) Global equities marched slightly higher in higher in June, with the MSCI ACWI up 0.45%. The average country was up 0.78%, and the range of returns for June, between countries, was 10.23%. All country returns YTD are positive. Brazil is… Issue attachment (not archived) Country Portfolio Notes July 2017 country-portfolio-notes-july-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/07/13/july-country-rankings-2/) ## [Charts to Watch – Global Market Review – June 30, 2017](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/30/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-june-30-2017/) June 30, 2017 · by [James C](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agajcalhoun/) · Filed under [Charts to Watch](https://accuvestblog.com/category/charts-to-watch/) Please use the link below to access this week’s update on global financial conditions, fixed income markets, world equities, major currencies, and commodities. Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests. Best regards, James Calhoun, CFA Disclosure: The… Issue attachment (not archived) Charts to Watch – Global Market Update – 06.30.2017 charts-to-watch-global-market-update-06-30-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/30/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-june-30-2017/) ## [Accuvest featured in ETFtrends.com article](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/08/accuvest-featured-in-etftrends-com-article/) June 8, 2017 · by [Accuvest Team](https://accuvestblog.com/author/accuvest/) · Filed under [Highlights](https://accuvestblog.com/category/highlights/) This article was featured on ETFtrends.com Dustin Blodgett shares some insight on the relative strength and momentum of International markets. https://www.etftrends.com/etf-investing/3-reasons-why-the-price-is-right-for-international-opportunities/ [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/08/accuvest-featured-in-etftrends-com-article/) ## [June Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/08/june-country-rankings-2/) June 8, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) Global equities continued to climb higher in May, with the MSCI ACWI up 2.21%. The average country was up 3.15%, and the range of returns for May, between countries, was 14.42%%. The United States continues to fall in our country… Issue attachment (not archived) Country Portfolio Notes June 2017 country-portfolio-notes-june-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/08/june-country-rankings-2/) ## [INTL Momentum Has Shifted](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/05/intl-momentum-has-shifted/) June 5, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Investing Ideas](https://accuvestblog.com/category/investing-ideas/) International Relative Strength has shifted, and the time to increase your International exposure is now. https://www.etftrends.com/etf-investing/3-reasons-why-the-price-is-right-for-international-opportunities/ Issue attachment (not archived) INTL Now – Relative Strength 05.2017 intl-now-relative-strength-05-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/06/05/intl-momentum-has-shifted/) ## [Accuvest Market Update Q1 2017](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/23/accuvest-market-update-q1-2017/) May 23, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Videos](https://accuvestblog.com/category/videos/) [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/23/accuvest-market-update-q1-2017/) ## [Charts to Watch – Global Market Review – May 19, 2017](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/19/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-may-19-2017/) May 19, 2017 · by [James C](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agajcalhoun/) · Filed under [Charts to Watch](https://accuvestblog.com/category/charts-to-watch/) Please use the link below to access this week’s update on global financial conditions, fixed income markets, world equities, major currencies, and commodities. Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests. Best regards, James Calhoun, CFA Disclosure: The… Issue attachment (not archived) Charts to Watch – Global Market Update – 05.19.2017 charts-to-watch-global-market-update-05-19-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/19/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-may-19-2017/) ## [May Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/09/may-country-rankings-2/) May 9, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) The United States was up slightly, up 1.05%. Japan was the same, up 1.05%, and Europe as a whole was up 3.53%. Europe was the best performing region for the second straight month. EM wasn’t far behind, up 2.19% during… Issue attachment (not archived) Country Portfolio Notes May 2017 country-portfolio-notes-may-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/09/may-country-rankings-2/) ## [Accuvest Core Brands – April Highlights](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/02/accuvest-core-brands-april-highlights/) May 2, 2017 · by [James C](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agajcalhoun/) · Filed under [Investing Ideas](https://accuvestblog.com/category/investing-ideas/) IF CONSUMPTION DRIVES THE ECONOMY, SHOULDN’T THE MOST POWERFUL BRANDS BE DRIVING YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO? The Accuvest Core Brands portfolio had a great month of April, continuing an impressive 2017. Please use the link below to review April’s Top Core… Issue attachment (not archived) Accuvest Core Brands – April 2017 Highlights accuvest-core-brands-april-2017-highlights1.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/05/02/accuvest-core-brands-april-highlights/) ## [April Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/04/10/april-country-rankings-2/) April 10, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) Global equities continued to surge higher in March, with the MSCI ACWI up 1.22%. The average country was up 3.08%, and the range of returns for March, between countries, was 15.50%. The United States was flat, up only 0.10%. Japan… Issue attachment (not archived) Country Portfolio Notes April 2017 country-portfolio-notes-april-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/04/10/april-country-rankings-2/) ## [Charts to Watch – Global Market Review – March 10, 2017](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/03/10/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-march-10-2017/) March 10, 2017 · by [James C](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agajcalhoun/) · Filed under [Charts to Watch](https://accuvestblog.com/category/charts-to-watch/), [Uncategorized](https://accuvestblog.com/category/uncategorized/) Please use the link below to access this week’s update on global financial conditions, fixed income markets, world equities, economic data, major currencies, and commodities. Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests. Best regards, James Calhoun, CFA… Issue attachment (not archived) Charts to Watch – Global Market Update – 03.10.2017 charts-to-watch-global-market-update-03-10-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/03/10/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-march-10-2017/) ## [March Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/03/10/march-country-rankings-2/) March 10, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) Global equities continued to surge higher in February, with the MSCI ACWI up 2.81%. The average country was up 2.04%, and the range of returns for February, between countries, was 8.50%. The United States was up 3.86%, Japan was up… Issue attachment (not archived) Country Portfolio Notes March 2017 country-portfolio-notes-march-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/03/10/march-country-rankings-2/) ## [Accuvest Market Update Q4 2016](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/03/01/accuvest-market-update-q4-2016/) March 1, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Videos](https://accuvestblog.com/category/videos/) [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/03/01/accuvest-market-update-q4-2016/) ## [Investing Insights: Why Global and Why Now](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/02/15/investing-insights-why-global-and-why-now/) February 15, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Investing Ideas](https://accuvestblog.com/category/investing-ideas/) Here is a look as to why investors should re-think their overweights to the U.S. right now. Since 1970, there have been five periods where the U.S. has outperformed International markets, and five periods where International has outperformed the U.S.… Issue attachment (not archived) Why Global and Why Now accuvest_why_global_now.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/02/15/investing-insights-why-global-and-why-now/) ## [February Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/02/13/february-country-rankings-2/) February 13, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) Global equities started the year off strong in January, with the MSCI ACWI up 2.73%. The average country was up 4.04%, and the range of returns for January, between countries, was 23.44%. The United States was up 2.04%, Japan was… Issue attachment (not archived) February Portfolio Notes country-portfolio-notes-feb-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/02/13/february-country-rankings-2/) ## [Charts to Watch – Global Market Review – Feb. 10, 2017](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/02/10/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-feb-10-2017/) February 10, 2017 · by [James C](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agajcalhoun/) · Filed under [Charts to Watch](https://accuvestblog.com/category/charts-to-watch/) Please use the link below to access this week’s update on global financial conditions, fixed income markets, world equities, economic data, major currencies, and commodities. Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests. Best regards, James Calhoun, CFA… Issue attachment (not archived) charts-to-watch-global-market-update-02-10-2017 charts-to-watch-global-market-update-02-10-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/02/10/charts-to-watch-global-market-review-feb-10-2017/) ## [January Country Rankings](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/01/06/january-country-rankings-2/) January 6, 2017 · by [Dustin Blodgett](https://accuvestblog.com/author/agadustinblodgett/) · Filed under [Portfolio Notes](https://accuvestblog.com/category/portfolio-notes/) Our latest Country Rankings are out. See below for some general comments and click the link to see more details. Global equities finished strong in December, with the MSCI ACWI up 2.16%. The ACWI finished the year up 7.86%, with… Issue attachment (not archived) January Country Portfolio Notes country-portfolio-notes-jan-2017.pdf [Read this entry](https://accuvestblog.com/2017/01/06/january-country-rankings-2/)