August 5, 2026

Markets in Focus: Q2 2026 Market Update

Colton Tickle

Mike Eklund

Gold soared in 2025, the SpaceX IPO dominated headlines, and a lot of people are wondering if they missed the boat—or if they should jump in now.

In our Q2 2026 market update, we walk through what actually happened last quarter and what it means for long-term investors.

In the video below, we cover the following topics:

  • How global markets performed
  • The case for not chasing gold and silver
  • What the SpaceX IPO shows about buying into hype
  • Why bonds and cash look different than they did a few years ago
  • Matching your investments to when you’ll actually need the money
  • Financial Symmetry’s three-step investment process

Past Market Updates:

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August 5, 2026

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Colton is Financial Symmetry’s Portfolio Manager and a member of the firm’s Investment Committee. He works closely with advisors to implement and monitor client portfolios, oversees trade execution, and contributes to investment research and strategy discussions. He also analyzes mutual funds and individual stocks, providing insights to support investment decisions. In addition, Colton specializes in complex asset movements, including account rollovers and gifting securities through charitable contributions and donor-advised funds.

Mike Eklund is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. In addition, he has an MBA in Finance and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. He is an active member of NAPFA, is the co-host of Financial Symmetry’s podcast, and has been quoted in various industry publications.

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