May Market Commentary: Ignore the Distractions
The steady diet of headlines pouring out of the Trump administration has been unsettling for most Americans, regardless of where they sit on the political spectrum. We know equity markets loathe heightened uncertainty — and what is happening in Washington is generating an enormous amount of political uncertainty. The word “impeachment” has even been bandied […]
Read ArticleHow Should Trump’s Election Affect Your Financial Plan in 2017?
Since Trump’s election, a lot of people are wondering if their financial plan needs amending. The concern is warranted. The biggest theme underlying a Trump presidency is that we don’t know what to expect on so many fronts. Lots of things are still playing out. Information is still developing. When calculating probabilities based on complex […]
Read ArticleInvestor Behavior Explained in 16 Hours
“Trump Post-Election Investment Strategy” or “Investor Behavior Explained in 16 Hours” Either of these titles are appropriate in consideration of President-Elect Donald Trump’s historic election win on Tuesday. This 16-hour period serves as perfect petri dish to explore the viral contagion that invades people’s emotions in irrational ways such that they can lead to false […]
Read ArticleDewey Beats Truman!
Post by Christopher Van Slyke In the biggest election upset since 1948, Donald Trump has won the presidency. You are advised to prepare for a possible wild ride in the investment markets. It is helpful to remember that these potential market gyrations are almost always bad times to trade, and particularly to sell. We have months […]
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