Since 1919 Investment Counsel began working remotely in mid-March, we and our clients have been asking the question “when will the firm return to the office”?  Although we are closer to knowing the answer, there is still too much uncertainty around COVID-19’s status to put forth a definitive answer.  As we came out of Memorial…

Many investors have wondered about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives as consumers of technology and of commodities like oil.  During this period of sheltering at home, demand for oil has decreased as reliance on emerging and new technology increases. In this FAQ, 1919 Investment Counsel addresses the unusual situation of negative oil prices…

While the U.S. federal government responded to the economic blow dealt by COVID-19 with a massive relief package aimed to keep small businesses and individuals afloat, states face a stark and uncertain economic reality. In this FAQ, 1919 Investment Counsel addresses whether states can declare bankruptcy, the likelihood of this scenario, and ways states can…

The U.S. government responded swiftly to the economic blow dealt by COVID-19 and the virus containment efforts by pouring billions into the hands of consumers and small businesses. The questions we ask and hear from our clients focus on how the massive relief packages will be funded, and the relationship between government debt and inflation.…

All assets have been impacted by COVID-19 and the global effort to contain the virus. The potential rise of negative interest rates and their implications have surfaced as top concerns among investment professionals and from our clients. For many investors, the notion of negative interest rates seems counterintuitive, even in extraordinary circumstances. 1919 Investment Counsel…

The coronavirus has touched down in most areas of the United States. It will have an impact on everyone in our firm’s family – our clients, our friends, our suppliers, our employees. We thought it important at this point to share 1919’s thoughts on the balance we are striking between our duty to continuously supervise…