Are You Vulnerable to Market Biases?
In Market Analysis onRead moreAsk yourself this question: How do I feel about the stock market (or high yield bond market)? Do I feel 1) optimistic and comfortable, 2) anxious and guarded, or 3) pessimistic and fearful? The response that most give to this question varies based on what is happening or has just happened in the economy and the financial markets. Optimism and
New Element of Risk Management Added across Many Toews Equity Portfolios
In Market Analysis onRead moreMarkets Gain Further in Q2 After a 6% rise in the first quarter, the S&P 500 Index gained 3% in the second quarter, putting the markets on course to deliver double digit gains in 2017. Other indices also gained, with the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index gaining 2.5% and the International MSCI EAFE Index moving ahead 6.2% 2. When markets
Best thing/Worst thing Market Accelerates
In Market Analysis onRead moreNothing gratifies investment managers or their investors like a climbing stock market. And the stock market did just that in the first quarter of this year. The S&P 500 Index increased 6% over the past three months, building on post-election gains last year. Other indices also gained, with the small cap index trailing the large cap index. The Russell 2000
Animal Spirits Realized after Election
In Market Analysis onRead moreAs we flip the calendar to 2017, we are looking at new opportunities and challenges. Regardless of one’s political views, the US markets are looking favorably on the election results. We have seen a rapid rise in stocks since the morning of November 9th. The sentiment that regulation will be eased to spur business development has done a great deal
Investor Temptations Near Market Tops
In Market Analysis onRead moreThe current stock market bull has lasted longer than normal, yet it continues to rise. After stock market advances, it’s tempting to move a bigger portion of our portfolios into stocks or other risky assets. What’s the best way to position our portfolios, and our mindsets, near market tops? First, we should acknowledge that even if markets are overvalued, that
