Despite Ups and Downs It Trends Upwards “It’s always in a upward pattern…..all we have to do is participate in it.” –Paul Winkler 01-24-2022 Paul is an investment advisor friend of mine from Tennessee. We share the same investment beliefs and philosophy on how markets work. Check out this very short video that he put …
The Mount Rushmore of Investment Industry Legends “Investing is not nearly as difficult as it looks. Successful investing involves doing a few things right and avoiding serious mistakes.” –John C Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group 01-18-2022 Jack Bogle was a legend in the world of investing. I always enjoyed his folksy no nonsense approach …
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More Risk Not Being In Than Being In “It’s not fear that’s rewarded in the equity markets – it’s courage.” –Robin Powell 01-10-2022 Check out this short video by Powell to help conquer your fear of the stock market. You’ll come away with a better understanding of why you should stay invested. As Powell points …
Don’t Get Sucked Down the Negative Rabbit Hole “Two years of COVID malaise, with most news from here to Timbuktu so dreary, is there anything to toast this New Year’s?” –Ken Fisher 01-03-2022 You bet there is! Check out Fisher’s article where he makes the case why we can all look forward to a brighter …
Happy New Year and Six Valuable Tips “If you can’t control something, don’t waste physical, mental or emotional energy.” –Nate Zinsser, Director of the Performance Psychology Program at West Point 12-27-2021 I came across an article recently that I found very intriguing. It’s about Zinsser and how he teaches West Point cadets mental and emotional …
A Not So Warm and Fuzzy Christmas Message “I’m always optimistic about the power of markets, and I always bet with them rather than against them.” –David Booth, founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors 12-20-2021 Booth has a great message for us today on why he’ll always be optimistic about the markets. Check it out here: …
Come For Underwhelming Performance and Stay For High Fees “The number-one job of the hedge fund manager is not to make sure that you can retire with a smile on your face – it’s for him to retire with a smile on his face.” –Mark Cuban 12-13-2021 As you gather together for Christmas parties with …
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Time In, Not Timing “I think a lot of people are trying to get clever and time the market. The reality is, it’s time in the market, not timing the market.” –Keith Banks, Vice Chairman, Bank of America 12-06-2021 No question about it! It’s definitely time in the market and not market timing that’s the …
A Shift In Focus “The market knows.” –old market adage, origin unknown 11-29-2021 These are wise words that investors would be smart to heed but seldom do. Based on my many years of following the markets, I believe investors would be much better of with a shift in focus. Don’t fight the markets. Assuming the …
A Positive Message “Capitalism has brought with it progress, not merely in production but also in knowledge.” –Albert Einstein 11-15-2021 Need a positive message on this Monday to start the week? Take a look at the chart below that looks at corporate profits and small business income going back to the late 1940’s to the …