Q-4 2019 Market Results The fourth quarter of 2019, and the full year of 2019 were good for the markets, especially the U.S. The U.S. S&P 500 index was up +9.07 for the quarter and +31.49% for the year. The international market index was up +8.17% for the quarter and up +22.01% for the year.

Q-3 2019 Market Results The third quarter of 2019 was not a great quarter for market returns, but it was far from bad. The U.S. S&P 500 index was up +1.70%. The international market index was down -1.07% and emerging markets were down -4.25%. Global ex-U.S. was down -1.80%. Bonds did surprisingly well with the

2019 Vacation As we do each year, we want to advise all Portfolio Management clients about our upcoming vacation plans. We will be out of the office from Wednesday, August 21 through Monday, September 2, 2019. We will be back in the office on Tuesday, September 3. During this time, we will have limited access

Q-1 2019 Market Results What a difference a quarter makes. The first quarter of 2019 was an almost complete reversal of what we saw in the fourth quarter of 2018. The U.S. S&P 500 index was up +13.65%. The international market index was up +9.98% and emerging markets were up +9.93%. Global ex-U.S. fared slightly

Annual Charitable Contribution As we have done for many years, Barron Financial Group made a contribution to the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation in lieu of sending Holiday gifts to clients. As in previous years, we pledged $25 per client household for a total contribution of $2,375. For privacy purposes, client names will not be disclosed.