--- title: Default HubSpot Blog --- [![optimusadvisory](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/hubfs/OptimusAdvisory_Sep2018/Images/OptimusAdvisory_Logo_Dark.png) ![optimusadvisory](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/hubfs/OptimusAdvisory_Sep2018/Images/OptimusAdvisory_Logo_Light.png)](http://optimusadvisory.com/) - [About Us](http://optimusadvisory.com/about/) - [Investment Strategies](http://optimusadvisory.com/services/investment-strategies/) - [Insights](http://optimusadvisory.com/insights/) - [Videos](http://optimusadvisory.com/videos/) - - # Default HubSpot Blog - [Show all](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog) - [ECRI](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/ecri) - [ETF Strategies](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/etf-strategies) - [OECD](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/oecd) April 13 , 2026 ## [Leaderboard: Latest 12-mo & YTD index performance as of 3/31/2026](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/leaderboard-latest-12-mo-ytd-index-performance-as-of-3/31/2026) [global markets](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/global-markets), [us markets](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/us-markets), [commodities](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/commodities), [precious metals](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/precious-metals), [emerging markets](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/emerging-markets) Overall, most indices related to commodities, including precious metals, energy, and metals and mining crushed it for both time periods. However, it was not a smooth ride, as many areas were pummeled in a large one-day drop on January 30th, 2026. In spite of that fact, you still... [Read More](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/leaderboard-latest-12-mo-ytd-index-performance-as-of-3/31/2026) --- November 10 , 2020 ## [Blog test Nov 2020](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/blog-test-nov-2020) [tactical strategies](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/tactical-strategies), [ETF Strategies](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/etf-strategies) Disclosures [Read More](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/blog-test-nov-2020) --- December 11 , 2018 ## [2019: A global slowdown is coming](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/2019-a-global-slowdown-is-coming) [global economic slowdown](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/global-economic-slowdown), [leading indicators](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/leading-indicators), [OECD](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/oecd), [ECRI](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/tag/ecri) Something is changing in the global economy, according to two premier economic research groups. The leading economic indicators for both the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) are pointing to a coming... [Read More](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/2019-a-global-slowdown-is-coming) --- [1](https://go.optimusadvisory.com/blog/page/1) ### LATEST INSIGHTS ### RESOURCES - [About Us](http://optimusadvisory.com/about/) - [Services](http://optimusadvisory.com/services/) - [Contact Us](http://optimusadvisory.com/contact/) - [Disclosures](http://optimusadvisory.com/disclosures/) - [Terms](http://optimusadvisory.com/terms/) - [Privacy](http://optimusadvisory.com/privacy-policy/) ### OPTIMUS ADVISORY GROUP **6 Venture, Suite 200** **Irvine, CA 92618** [info@optimusadvisory.com](mailto:info@optimusadvisory.com) Tel: 949.727.4734 Fax: 949.727.4735 --- © 2017 **Optimus Advisory Group**.  All rights reserved.