Category Archives: Track Record Investing

What is Back Testing?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by evan

Back testing is a common tactic used in the investing world. It’s almost always used by sales people to show prospective clients the benefits of signing up for a certain kind of investment or a certain kind of market timing. … Continue reading →

I Coach Investors

Posted on February 2, 2010 by evan

So, Evan, what is it you do for a living?

We are often asked this question by folks who don’t know us very well – at luncheons, in the lobby at church, even in some larger extended family events.

I have often answered that question in a way that is less than accurate because (I think) it would be easier for the person I’m talking to to understand. Some of my more common responses have been… Continue reading →

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Market Timing is a Bad Strategy. Do it Right. Invest!

Posted on June 1, 2009 by evan

Investing in the stock market as a market timer is a loser’s game. A good definition of a market timer is anyone making a trade or series of trades based on a prediction about the future. Market timers say things … Continue reading →

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Investment Scams and Ponzi Schemes

Posted on December 17, 2008 by evan

Here’s an excellent persepective on what happened with one of the larges Ponzi Schemes in the history of Wall Street. Paul Winkler is top producing advisor affiliated with Abundance Technology and Matrix Advisors.