Video: Groundhog Day and the January Barometer
Can the stock market’s January performance predict returns for the rest of the year? Learn why this popular theory, like Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow, isn’t a reliable forecast for what’s ahead.
Is It Safe to Swim in High-Water Markets?
Should you worry when markets hit new highs? Learn why historical data suggests staying invested during record-breaking markets might be smarter than trying to time your exit.
GameStop: Nothing to See Here
The stock price of video game retailer GameStop recently surged more than 1,500%, providing some investors an eye-popping return. Others are left wondering, Am I missing out? Here’s our take […]
Our Market Reflections on the November Elections
In the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey learns not every blessing or curse ends up being as fortunate or ill-fated as expected. Likewise, investors should avoid reading […]
Decoding Market Volatility: The Power of the Quilt Chart
The wild swings of the stock market can make it hard to think straight. Luckily, there’s a simple tool to dial down the drama—the “quilt chart.”
What Today’s Prices Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Expected Returns
How can down markets translate into brighter days ahead for disciplined investors? Comparing today’s valuations to their historical averages offers us data-driven optimism.
To Capture Returns, Think Like a Rat
Why do investors continue their attempts to time the market, when the evidence tells us no one has done so consistently? For better investment results, think like a rat.
What Investors Can Learn from a New Market High
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 recently closed at new all-time highs. Is this a sign of more gains to come or a signal of an imminent […]
What Does an Inverted Yield Curve Tell Us?
A month ago, the U.S. yield curve—which usually slopes upward—turned downward. Legend has it inversions are bad news—inverted yield curves have preceded each of the last seven recessions. Should investors […]
Should We Worry About a Recession?
Headlines warning a 2019 recession is coming might have investors worried. But history reveals some surprising lessons about how best to invest in a recession.
Low Returns in Perspective
Some investors may be frustrated with the low absolute returns they’ve experienced over the past 10 years. And today’s high stock valuations and inflation risks have many thinking it may […]
Timing is Everything?
With markets in a constant state of flux, many investors are asking themselves, is now the right time to invest? We say: timing is everything—but not in the way you […]
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