Do U.S. Politics Affect My Portfolio?

Do U.S. Politics Affect My Portfolio?

The most common question we hear from clients these days is some version of the emotionally charged question, “do politics affect my portfolio?” It’s no surprise that everyone is wondering who will win and what changes will occur with the election around the corner....
Introducing the “Hall of Fear”

Introducing the “Hall of Fear”

As markets moved lower in September 2021, we decided to write a piece about FEAR – because if there’s one comment we often hear, it’s that people are afraid of losing money in markets – ESPECIALLY when prices are falling. And the lower stock prices go, the more people...
Hall of Fear – The Media, Internet, & Predictions

Hall of Fear – The Media, Internet, & Predictions

I started this first Hall of Fear entry very differently until this gem of a tweet from Ben Carlson hit my timeline. What Ben delivers here via humor, education, and sprinkled with a little accountability in four words is just….too good. (If you’re not familiar with...
When Will the Stock Market Crash?

When Will the Stock Market Crash?

Part 1: Historical Perspective Many clients are asking about the next market downturn. We consider it one of our primary responsibilities to evaluate “what ifs” for the companies in our portfolios. We make it our job to prepare ahead and make informed decisions about...