The Seesaw of Finance
There are parallels between concepts in finance and concepts in physics. Let's take a look.
The Challenge of Entering a Bull Market
Category: Investing » Market History
A Q&A with Senior Lead Advisor, Phil Kruzan.
The Biggest Risk to Investors Remaining in 2020?
Category: Investing » Market History
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?
The “Gift” You Shouldn’t Open: Predictions | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Market History
It's that time of year -- news outlets are gathering up nicely wrapped predictions and estimates on what the markets will do in 2024. This week, Kent Kramer analyzes how accurate, or inaccurate, these predictions actually have been in the past.
That’s Not What I Expected | Financial Perspectives
Oftentimes, you don't know what your expectations are until they aren't met. This week, Kent Kramer looks at how relative risk and comparison within investing may impact your investment experience.
Stock Markets Are Positive This Year?
Category: Investing » Market History
As this year exemplifies, stock markets have the tendency to do things we would never expect.
Still Searching for the One?
Category: Investing » Market History
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?
Six Key Ideas for Navigating Markets for the Rest of 2022
Category: Investing » Market History
Over the next few months, both leading up to and immediately following the election, the winners and losers are going to seem omnipresent on the news, social media, even in the “entertainment” industry. So, here are six key ideas to keep in mind as you navigate the remaining months of 2022.
Should I Invest in Bitcoin?
Category: Investing » Alternative Investments
Investing is a deliberate act, guided by the overarching principles of enhancing expected returns or mitigating portfolio risk. Let’s look at Bitcoin to see how cryptocurrency might look like an investment opportunity.
Still Searching for the One?
Category: Investing » Market History
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?
Six Key Ideas for Navigating Markets for the Rest of 2022
Category: Investing » Market History
Over the next few months, both leading up to and immediately following the election, the winners and losers are going to seem omnipresent on the news, social media, even in the “entertainment” industry. So, here are six key ideas to keep in mind as you navigate the remaining months of 2022.
Should I Invest in Bitcoin?
Category: Investing » Alternative Investments
Investing is a deliberate act, guided by the overarching principles of enhancing expected returns or mitigating portfolio risk. Let’s look at Bitcoin to see how cryptocurrency might look like an investment opportunity.
September 21, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Market History
0:51 - In the News: Dr. Fauci, Employment, September Markets
4:18 - Which party would be better for markets and the economy?
4:45 - How would taxes change under each administration?
6:48 - 2021: What will have the most impact?
Satisfying Your Tastes and Preferences for Investing and Dining
If you were asked to describe what you liked about your favorite food, where would you start? If you were asked to describe what you would like in your investment portfolio, what would you emphasize?
ROMO: Regret Over Missing Out | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Market History
In the first six months of 2024, NVIDIA has seen its stock price appreciate by just under 150%, which represented about 1/3 of the total gain of the S&P 500 in the same period. For those investors who did not own NVIDIA, they are likely experiencing ROMO. This week, Kent Kramer analyzes concentration of value and performance of the global stock market.
Recessions, Retirement, & Investments | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)
Category: Investing » Market History
There's a lot of talk in the news about recession. Are we in one? Is there one coming? How long or how deep might that recession be? This week, Kent Kramer walks us through what different economists think might occur.
Recession “Reaction”
Category: Investing » Market History
Plenty of arguments exist as to why we will be and/or already are in a recession. However, there is good news out there that isn’t readily reported.
Recent Market Volatility: Coronavirus Worries Are Only Part of the Story
Category: Investing » Market History
In addition to the coronavirus, other sources of investor uncertainty include global economic growth, the UK finalizing their Brexit negotiations, trade negotiations between Europe and the US, President TrumpÆs impeachment and ongoing Senate trial, and 20
Positives About the Market
Category: Investing » Market History
2022 was a historically painful year as an investor with stock markets experiencing a bear market, and bond markets having one of their worst years ever. However, as we enter 2023, I’d like to consider the positives.