Tag Archives: Market Timing
What is Back Testing?
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
The Problem is Fear, Not Volatility
Volatility must be present if you are going to get a return that is higher than fixed-income products can give you. Let’s say you own stocks and you go through a period of volatility. So you call your advisor. Let’s also say … Continue reading
Fear and Greed
We all know that fear and greed are poison when it comes to being a successful investor. Greed leads to chasing hot sectors and will leave you frustrated because you will never be where you need to be before the … Continue reading
What Should an Investment Manager Do For You?
Rather than participating in all of the speculative hype so prevalent on Wall Street, your money manager should help you focus on what you can control and make sure you are aware of what you cannot control.
“NO” is the answer I give most frequently to those who ask me investment questions.
Should I buy Google if it goes below $400? NO
Should I load up on health care sector stocks because of the aging population? NO
Should I buy more emerging market or small company stocks because they tend to do better after a recession? NO
The list goes on…. Continue reading
Should I buy Google at $420?
I’m at the lake this weekend and talking with my 19 year old nephew, Chris, about Google’s current stock price. He’s done some research and thinks at $420 per share, this company may be a buy. “It’s been over $800,” he posits. “It’s a … Continue reading