Tag Archives: Market Timing

So You Think You Can TIME THE MARKET? Part II

In the last email I made the case that it is literally impossible to time the market given the fact that no warnings are given ahead of time and that the big changes are so furiously sharp that you are … Continue reading

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So you think you can TIME THE MARKET ? Part I

Here are a couple of facts about this stock market that we love so much. I’ll use the S&P 500, but any diversified index will work. So, for US LARGE companies the following has been true since 1926, which is … Continue reading

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Don’t market time – LOVE THE BEAR instead

Intrinsic values of companies increase slowly over time with good, solid management. Many of these companies you know and love; a host of others – small, international, et al – are quietly making gains every year. History tells us that … Continue reading

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What You Did Right

  Dan Cuprill, a fellow Matson Money investment coach and all-around great guy, recently sent this message out to his clients. It’s a powerful reminder of why we’re doing what we’re doing. Look for the farmer/seed analogy—it’s really good…   … Continue reading

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Don’t Just Do Something…Stand There!

Most of us feel better when we’re doing something. This is an unfortunate reality for investors, and it’s why most investors will achieve results far below the market rates of return. Yet again, according to DALBAR the average investor far … Continue reading

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