It’s easy to get caught up in recent stock market action. Then there are investment advisors who often go to the other extreme, urging their clients to ignore current events and think “long term.” The correct answer is somewhere in between. Today I want you to think back, but not too far. Just a year’s perspective can make a huge difference. As you will see, one sector is having a disproportionate impact on stocks. Can You Guess the Sector? I won’t keep you in suspense: The lagging sector is Financial Services — banks, in other words. As a Money and Markets reader, you probably already know that. But you might be surprised at how well other sectors . . . → Read More: Sometimes It’s What You DON’T Own That Boosts Your Odds Of Success