Market timing

With U.S. stock prices down and volatility up, some suggest it’s time for stock pickers to shine. But does the evidence support the claim?

Chasing recent winners too often leads to disappointment. Long-term investment success requires global diversification, discipline, and resisting our own biases.

Can you trust Morningstar’s mutual fund star ratings? Dougal Williams, CFA, reveals how these ratings can be manipulated—potentially misleading investors.

Wall Street’s annual forecasts are back. Before you chase the ‘top stocks for 2025,’ see how last year’s predictions held up. (Spoiler: not great.)

President elections have less impact on market performance than you might think. Find out why sticking to sound investment principles matters more than political outcomes.

After a decade of underperformance, many are declaring the end of value investing. But is it really dead or just taking a breather?

See how Wall Street’s top forecasters fared with their 2023 predictions – and why following their “hot stock tips” and market timing advice could be hazardous to your wealth.

Market timing can be costly. Find out how emotional investment decisions create a significant “behavior gap” between market returns and what most investors actually earn.

Wondering if you should move to cash when interest rates are high? Discover why cash isn’t always king and how it could actually put your long-term financial goals at risk.

Trying to time the market around recessions may hurt returns. Learn why a disciplined, long-term investment approach has historically outperformed even perfect recession timing.

A vintage LIFE magazine reveals striking parallels between past and present economic challenges – and explains why today’s investors have more advantages than ever for long-term success.

What have 2018 and 2022 had in common for me? If you recall, 2018 ended on a sour note across many asset classes, and this year’s market performance isn’t looking […]