Elections and Your Money Q&A

Category: Investing » Market History

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.

Diversification: Preparing for the Next Surprise

Category: Investing » Market History

By Kent Kramer

07/14/2020

Probably only one thing is certain: The world is still full of surprises yet to be revealed. Is your portfolio diversified in preparation for the next one?

What I Think About When Working From Home

Category: Investing » Market History

By Walt Mozdzer

05/29/2020

In the blink of an eye, it seems, our lives have taken a major turn, because of a sneaky, harmful, invisible germ. The concept of uncertainty is real and palpable.

Do Simple Better

Category: Investing » Market History

By Brad Rempe

03/27/2020

A focus on the fundamentals is not just good advice for the sports world. It applies to many areas of our lives and certainly our finances.

Coronavirus Worries Drive Economic Uncertainty and Stock Market Declines

Category: Investing » Market History

By Kent Kramer

02/28/2020

Investment markets around the world have been declining sharply this week in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. 

How Elections Affect the Market

Category: Investing » Market History

By Kent Kramer

02/28/2020

A bit of history helps bring some perspective to trying to read too much into the influence of elections on stock markets. 

Recent Market Volatility: Coronavirus Worries Are Only Part of the Story

Category: Investing » Market History

By Kent Kramer

02/03/2020

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

Satisfying Your Tastes and Preferences for Investing and Dining

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

By Kent Kramer

10/18/2019

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?

Being a Counterintuitive Investor – Do Stock Markets Follow GDP?

Category: Investing » Market History

By Kent Kramer

06/06/2019

It turns out GDP growth rates and stock market performance are not highly correlated in the way we would expect.