Investing in an Uncertain World
A reader asks: What are we supposed to do over the next 4 years with the Administration’s...
Investing in an Uncertain World
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Animal Spirits: The Dollar Dump
Animal Spirits: The Dollar Dump
Posted April 16, 2025 by sean Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by NEOS Investments and...
Buying When the Stock Market is Down 15%
Buying When the Stock Market is Down 15%
At the worst point of this correction the S&P 500 closed down 18.9%. That was before the...
Why Diversification is Difficult, but Necessary
Why Diversification is Difficult, but Necessary
Last Tuesday, as the S&P 500 closed down nearly 19% from its February highs, my portfolio...
Misbehaving in a Volatile Market
Misbehaving in a Volatile Market
Volatility is heightened right now. We have volatility in markets, government policy, trade and...
Some Early Lessons From the Tariff Tantrum
Some Early Lessons From the Tariff Tantrum
Some thoughts and questions on what’s been happening in the markets of late: The market still...
Animal Spirits: The Stock Market Crashed. Now what?
Animal Spirits: The Stock Market Crashed. Now what?
Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Betterment Advisor Solutions and the Morningstar...
How to Survive Chaotic Markets
How to Survive Chaotic Markets
Last Thursday the S&P 500 finished the day down 4.8%. Then on Friday it declined another...
How Long Does it Take for the Market to Recover?
How Long Does it Take for the Market to Recover?
With the massive selloff in the S&P 500 last week, the market is now 17.6% off of its...
Talk Your Book: International Stocks, So Hot Right Now
Talk Your Book: International Stocks, So Hot Right Now
Posted April 7, 2025 by Ben Carlson Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Schafer Cullen:...
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