Election season brings noise that can feel overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, especially with concerns about its effect on the markets. However, many common fears about elections and investments are simply misconceptions. The first misconception is that presidential...
In March of 2022, the Fed began its mission to combat lofty levels of inflation by raising interest rates at an aggressive pace unseen in decades. In fact, between March of 2022 and July of 2023, the Fed raised interest rates 11 times! Many forget that the Fed had...
Does your portfolio hold today’s market leaders? Well, it should! Holding market leaders is a very effective strategy for building long-term wealth through the stock market. These companies typically have strong competitive advantages with the products/services...
Recently we have seen a rotation from the technology stocks that has led the market into other areas, such as smaller and medium-sized companies. For example, Mohawk Industries, a mundane flooring manufacturer, is up over 24% in the last month, while Nvidia, the...
The fact that the price of a stock market average, like the S&P 500, is lower than it has been on average over the last 50 days is often a signal. A signal of what, you may ask? When a stock or ETF price closes lower than it has, on average, over the last 50...
As the first buds of spring emerge, it’s time to embark on the annual ritual of refreshing and revitalizing—not just our homes, but also our investment portfolios. Just as clutter accumulates in our living spaces over time, our investment strategies become cluttered...
