”It’s always something. And then it’s nothing.” – Third Quarter 2015
Stocks saw their first true panic selling in Third Quarter 2015 since the U.S. default crisis of 2011. In a particularly volatile week in mid-August, the Dow fell nearly 2,000 points in just five trading sessions. The VIX index, which measures the level of fear in the stock market, spiked into the mid-50 range, a level last seen during the 2008-09 financial crisis...
The All-Weather, All-Road Portfolio – Second Quarter 2015
Owners of all-purpose motor vehicles often appreciate their cars most when they leave smooth city freeways for rough gravel country roads. In investment, highly diversified portfolios can provide similar reassurance. In blue skies and open highways, flimsy city sedans might cruise along just as well as sturdier sports utility vehicles...
MasterChef of Investing – First Quarter 2015
In the popular TV program MasterChef, contestants face a series of cooking challenges. From low quality ingredients to inadequate preparation to poor implementation, so many things can, and do, go wrong. It’s a bit like investing. In the world of investment, there customarily are two broad approaches...
The unpredictability of markets became evident in 2023, as The Wall Street Journal aptly reported: “Almost no one thought 2023 would be a blockbuster year for stocks. They could hardly have been more wrong.” As we step into the new year, it brings the opportunity to reflect on the intricacies of the equity markets, not…
Contemplate how invaluable your steadfastness is to those you love and care for. This is the gift you give.
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of the year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the long-term journey we’ve embarked upon together in the realm of investments. The financial landscape has unveiled its latest chapters, and I am pleased to share our insights and observations with you.
With increasing anxiety, many investors are eyeing their portfolios for exposure to regional banks. When financial headlines cause worry, focus on your investment plan instead of rummaging through your portfolio for investments to sell.
The year 2022 was tumultuous for the investment world, filled with uncertainty that tested investors’ mettle. Despite these challenges, the central theme of 2022 was the ultimate heroic act of standing fast in the face of economic and inflationary uncertainty.
The market has rebounded from its October lows. Whether the bottom is now or another 20% down, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Selling one’s quality equity portfolio into a bear market has historically been the best way to derail any chance for lifetime investment success and reaching your financial goals. Here are ten lessons to remember during periods of volatility that can help you stick to your well-built plan.
Leading financial headlines are inflation, recession, and the potential depth of a bear market. This article will address inflation’s impact on the chances of a recession, the correlation between recessions and stock market valuations (measured as the S&P 500 throughout the article), and market timing in the face of a recession.
Evidence-based investors build and manage their portfolios based on what is expected to enhance future returns and dampen related risk exposures, according to the most robust evidence available.
Managing for tax-efficient investing is just one way we help families reduce their lifetime taxes. We also help integrate all of the strategies into your broad financial interests.