Handling Market Turbulence

When market turbulence hits, are you emotionally prepared or equipped to deal with it? Many investors, even those who are professionals, are often victims of their own emotions or that of their clients. A big part of investing is not just about skill but having the necessary intestinal fortitude to stick with a strategy that…

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Worse Than a Coin Toss

If you are an investor that likes to follow financial market pundits, it is best to know their odds of being right. Studies show that in aggregate, financial pundits get it right a little less than 50 percent of the time. At the end of the day, most pundit predictions are likely wrong and should…

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Focus on A Portfolio, Not Individual Stocks

For retail investors, purchasing stocks has become a casual experience much like owning the latest gadget. Unfortunately, too many retail investors are purchasing stocks without rhyme or reason for their purchases. Countless television commercials now advertise services that claim to help you get the most from your investment dollars by using the latest investment platform.…

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Navigation vs Prognostication

In light of the continuing turbulence in the stock market investors are naturally looking for answers on how to stay afloat. Where then might money managers find safety especially, considering the likelihood that many investors have significant equity exposure? There are many prominent investors with opposing views on the stock market with some claiming that…

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