Approximately one year ago, the full weight of the Coronavirus pandemic was exerted on economies and financial markets around the world. That a health crisis was at hand had become clear. The path out of the crisis and the full extent of the toll to be taken were unclear. A vaccination of some type held most promise but how and when it could be realized were conjectures at best. Monetary policies were forthcoming while fiscal policies were works in progress. One year on, thousands of lives tragically have been lost. Vaccinations now are underway with broad distribution in sight. Some highlights from this challenging time can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.