Market Drops & Historical Perspectives
Market Drops & Historical Perspectives
It was September of 1939 and Germany invaded Poland. This was an incursion that would subsequently entangle virtually all of Europe, but would eventually involve Japan, Russia, the United States, and othe…
Fear – A Great Sell Motivator, But Frequently Misleading
Fear – A Great Sell Leader, But Frequently Misleading
The most recent fear to visit the investment community is the Coronavirus. Unless you are living under a cactus in a remote desert, this is not news to you. This infection first appeared in De…
December and January Drop in the Market
The stock market doesn’t need a valid reason to fall into a correction. Invariably, holders of stock, especially those who have not been investors, who may be new to investing, will ask their investment consultants and advisors what made this hap…
The Fear and Opportunity of Shakeouts
We decided several years ago that when talking with prospective clients, we needed to broach a particular topic. Simply put, it is this: Our very best stocks have periods when they fall. Whether you refer to this as a pullback, a correction, a …
2020 Election and Other Stuff!
September 18, 2020
2020 Election and Other Stuff!
Without fail, there is always a good degree of trepidation as we approach a national election. We suppose this is normal, especially in the days leading up to the event, as the rhetor…
Market Update
Market Update
This short note is just to touch base with you, since the market has been falling with no apparent reason. This comes on the heels of a long and dull 2014, and after a very good 2013. Last month, September 3rd to be exact, we …
Understanding and Reason – Keep it Simple
Understanding and Reason – Keep it Simple
It was only eight years ago, January of 2002, that twelve European nations exchanged their currency and began to circulate Euro banknotes and coins. The idea was initially adopted in 1999, and three…
It is worth saying again . . .
It is Worth Saying Again . . .
“Markets generally go up when business is bad, deteriorating, or not significantly improving.” While I cannot take credit for this quotation, it is an extremely valuable nugget of wisdom. It came from a long-t…
Dark Clouds and Silver Linings
Dark Clouds and Silver Linings
Every twenty years or so, the stock market goes through a purging much like we are seeing today. It is difficult to predict because the timing of these events is so irregular. The last one was in 1987, and the…
