Webinar: Uncertainty in Ukraine (and Beyond)

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By Kent Kramer

04/07/2022

How do we deal with uncertainty in a globally connected world? Uncertainty is nothing new. It's an ongoing factor in global markets that can be embraced and often managed in investment portfolios. In this webinar, we will cover: potential impacts of Russia and Ukraine on your portfolio, the ripple effects of the war on inflation, interest rates, oil, and continuing market volatility, thoughts on what you could consider doing now, and updates regarding ongoing developments.

Is the Stock Market a Glass Half Full?

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By Kent Kramer

02/08/2022

The month of January was marked by negative returns for global stock markets. But, as the well-worn phrase, “Is your glass half full or half empty?” implies, our view of, or the way we feel about the state of markets as investors, may be more related to our personal dispositions than what the numbers indicate.

Chart of the Month – Feb 2022

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By Michael Westphal

02/04/2022

Market declines are never enjoyable in the moment. But these kinds of intra-year pull backs are normal when looking at market history. 

Happy New Year? | Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

01/25/2022

Market returns for the first three weeks of 2022 have not been full of happy reports. US stocks, especially some of the biggest names and winners of 2020 and 2021 have fallen into what is called “correction” territory. Is inflation and the concern with rising interest rates the whole story?

New Year – Rates are Rising | Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

01/10/2022

Welcome to 2022 where the news seem to focus, again, on rising rates –for COVID infections due to Omicron, inflation, and interest rates. The markets seem to be most concerned about interest rates. This week Kent Kramer looks at why that might be the case and what may be in store for interest rates in 2022.

Still Searching for the One?

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By Jason Brown

12/14/2021

You do not need to pick the next big winner in order to have a successful investment experience. As a matter of fact, behaving as if this were possible is an almost certain way to have a terrible investment experience. What are the hallmarks of a more successful approach?

Inflation Aware Investing

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By Kent Kramer

12/02/2021

You know the old saying, “What goes up must come down.” Currently everything seems to be going up at the same time.

10 Obstacles to Investing – and How to Overcome Them

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By Guest Blogger

11/29/2021

In the following article David draws on his years of experience talking with investors and academics alike to address some common hesitations all investors face from time to time.

My Top 9 + 1 from Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money

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By Jason Brown

11/08/2021

Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money, spent some time with us last month. Here are my takeaways.

Do Small Company Stocks Like New Presidents?

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By Kent Kramer

02/22/2021

In the three months since Joe Biden was elected President of the United States, small company stocks have risen more than 30%. Four years ago, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States and small company stocks went up almost 20% in the twenty-six days surrounding the election, from November 3rd to December 9th. Do small company stock investors just like new Presidents?

My Favorite Blog Posts and Podcast Episodes from 2020

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By Kent Kramer

02/09/2021

Many of my favorite content pieces from 2020 reflect on the themes of uncertainty, risk, change, and remaining optimistic in the face of unsettling circumstances.

February 8, 2021 Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

02/08/2021

After 3 weeks of GameStop stories, it seems like the game may be stopping or at least slowing down. The question remaining is who made money and is the market any worse for wear when the dust settles.

January 29, 2021 Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

01/29/2021

What game is being played between Reddit and Wall Street? This week we explore what's been going on with GameStop stock and how short selling works.

While You Were Sleeping

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By Ryne Oller

01/26/2021

Imagine that you fell asleep at the beginning of the year and woke up at the end of 2020. When you wake up, there are some things that would immediately feel different. 

January 25, 2021 Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

01/25/2021

Four years ago, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States and small company stocks went up over 20% in three months post-election. In the three months since Joe Biden was elected President of the United States, small company stocks are up over 30%. Do small company stock investors just like new Presidents?

January 11, 2021 Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

01/11/2021

2020 had some very real rollercoaster moments – the question for markets and the economy is whether there is any reason to think they won’t hold up during and after our latest ride?

Georgia, Political Majorities, & Markets

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By Kent Kramer

12/21/2020

Unprecedented! That word had been used ad nauseam in 2020.

Elections and Your Money Part II: Post-Election

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By Kent Kramer

11/05/2020

In this Q+A-style webinar, Kent Kramer and Jason Brown addressed: Questions arising from the November 3rd election, what has, hasn’t, and could change as a result of our country’s decision, and how investors should respond to the uncertainty surrounding the election.

October 26, 2020 Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

10/26/2020

1:42 - In the News: Expansion in the US
2:24 - Recent Market Performance
5:07 - Patience: Why This Election is Different
6:52 - Elections Through Inaugurations: Should You Stay Invested?

The Biggest Risk to Investors Remaining in 2020?

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By Kent Kramer

10/02/2020

Aside from COVID-19, what represents the biggest risk for investors in the second half of what is turning out to be a historic 2020? 

Elections and Your Money Q&A

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By Kent Kramer

09/22/2020

Since we were unable to answer all of the questions asked during the live webinar, we'd like to share some of the questions and answers in written form.