Nobody Rings a Bell at Market Tops…or Bottoms

Anyone who invests in stocks understands that volatility is part of the game. Stocks go up in value and they also go down. Now bond investors are getting a taste … Read more

Posted on September 12, 2022 by

Investing When the World Is Upside Down

Nothing really clears yesterday’s headlines off the world’s screens and front pages like a war. Even more so an existential war between world powers, as we seem to be seeing … Read more

Posted on August 9, 2022 by

Is There Anything To Stock Market ‘Seasonality’?

You’ve probably heard the stock market adage “Sell in May and go away.” The idea, broadly, is that stocks tend to under-perform over the summer months, from the end of … Read more

Posted on November 15, 2021 by

How to Think About An Inevitable Stock Market Correction

Stock markets go up and they go down — normally. In fact, in any given calendar year, even in years with positive returns, you will see moments when the overall … Read more

Posted on October 19, 2021 by

Is It Okay to Just Ignore My Investments for Months?

You’ve probably heard about them, the so-called “oblivious investors” who just pour money into a stock fund and tune out the news of the day. They seem to do fine, … Read more

Posted on May 3, 2021 by

Stocks Seem to Go Nowhere But Up. Is That Possible?

Some major investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, recently have made the case that a major upswing in the economy is baked in — and that’s good for stock prices. Yet … Read more

Posted on February 22, 2021 by

Is The Santa Claus Rally For Real, And Should You Trade It?

You might hear investment professionals on TV talking this time of year about the “Santa Claus rally” for stocks. So is St. Nick actually buying stocks? No, but the data … Read more

Posted on December 22, 2020 by

Wall Street Seems to Like the Election Result. Why Is That?

While the results are still pending some final counting, it seems likely at this writing that former Vice President Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States. … Read more

Posted on November 23, 2020 by

Worried About The Election And Your Investments? Don’t Be

If you were to take the news reporting at face value, you might easily believe that the upcoming presidential election is the “most consequential in history.” It might be in … Read more

Posted on November 2, 2020 by

Should You Trust This Market Rebound?

The first half of 2020 has been a wild ride for stock investors. After a record-setting decline in terms of speed, the S&P 500 Index of large U.S. stocks has … Read more

Posted on June 22, 2020 by