Before I comment on the doom and gloom engulfing society, I will share a primer on the overarching premise of my investing strategy: owning quality, well-run companies in industries with years of growth ahead.

Trying to understand the market’s movements during a short period of time is nearly always a fool’s errand. Instead, if you squint and focus on the long term, you might notice that there is slow and steady growth.

I continue to employ a strategy of buying and holding quality companies. The companies that survive the pandemic will emerge strong, having proven they can navigate the obstacles of a pandemic and all the resultant ripple effects.

2020 is officially in the rearview mirror...The stock market as a whole tends to be forward looking, and investors like me try to accept the current reality while keeping our eyes on the future.