Finance
Quarterly Market Review – Second Quarter 2018
Once per quarter, we roll up our sleeves and take a deeper dive into what’s happened in the stock market. Take a look at the attached presentation if you’d like to view the recap for April – June 2018.
Read MoreWhere’s the BEEF!
OK, I’m doing the “bait and switch” thing with the BEEF promise: The real question here is “Where’s the VALUE?”—as in the issue of the value premium in investing! Read on to learn why the value premium matters to YOU.
Read MoreTechy Stuff – The Inverted Relationship Between Interest Rates and Bond Pricing
Should you fear the impact of interest rates on your bond holdings? Take a look at this post to understand why it is likely NOT an issue for you.
Read MoreGraduate Level Investing – Understanding How Indices Work
This week’s article takes you deeper into the concept of index funds and reconstitution. It is ONLY for ADVANCED investors!
Read MoreThe Real Risk in Investing? Inflation!
People always focus on the “risk” of the stock market. The reality is that the market is volatile—but NOT risky. In this week’s blog post I focus on the real risk in investing.
Read MoreThe Death of Factor Investing – True or False?
Rumor alert! The death of factor investing has been greatly exaggerated (i.e., Fama’s not going to have his Nobel Prize taken away any time soon).
Read MoreDoes the Market Hate Uncertainty—Or Do You?
Personifying “The Market” feels good, but does it really make sense to do so? In my opinion, the market is rational and certain—it’s not an entity with thoughts and feelings. But people hate uncertainty! It’s people who act strangely when they perceive things as uncertain. How does the Uncertainty Paradox affect YOU?
Read More9 Key Questions for the Long-Term Investor
Often times individuals approach me about my “thoughts on the market.” Rarely do I provide them with the “silver bullet” that they are looking for when they ask. That’s because, in my opinion, there is no such thing. There are, however, some key questions that I believe all investors should ask. Nine such questions are:…
Read MoreFinancial Pornography – Why Your TV is Bad for You
2018 has started out super volatile. And the press is bringing up memories of 2000 as well as 2008-2009. They are asking us to “remember” these bad times and offering that we may be in line for something similar in the not too distant future. Two thoughts on this: Maybe. And “So What?” Markets will…
Read MoreThe Sky is Not Falling! – Avoiding Chicken Little Behavior in Investing
The first four months of 2018 have been very volatile when it comes to investing. That has brought some folks to the forefront who are suggesting that the market is dangerous, and that you need to get out of it to avoid future losses. Basically, the argument goes that near-term volatility is a good surrogate…
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