New York Times reporter Jeff Sommer. Live in the moment: If you’re skiing, surfing or scuba diving, that’s the way to go. But if you’re investing, that approach can lead to disaster. The numbers show that most people who are lucky enough to have money to invest...
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During the first several weeks of 2016, the stock market lost nearly 10%. Since that time, the market has reversed higher and gained roughly 12%. Trying to understand why the stock market has been so erratic this year is difficult, but this video does a...
Read More2015 was a disappointing year for most investors, with stomach-churning volatility, and returns that ended the year mostly negative. But the start to 2016 has been decidedly worse. Concerns surrounding Chinese growth, and another devaluation of the Chinese currency, sent global markets into a tailspin. ...
Read MoreStock prices in markets around the world fluctuated dramatically for the week ended August 27. On Monday, August 24, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,089 points—a larger loss than the “Flash Crash” in May 2010—before rallying to close down 588. Prices fell further on Tuesday...
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From Morningstar Dimensional Fund Advisors has forged a strong and distinctive culture that has served investors well. The firm's low-cost structure and disciplined approach to investing, launching new strategies, and qualifying the financial advisors who use its funds help set it apart. It reflects a consistent,...
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Key Points Stock market valuation can be looked at through different lenses, each with their own benefits and limitations. Shiller’s CAPE is a good long-term tool for gauging long-term returns; but not for short-term market timing. Traditional P/Es show less extreme valuations; but rising interest rates should be...
Read MoreProfessor Robert Shiller gained fame for predicting both the tech bubble and the real estate bubble, but warns investors of the dangers of trying to time the stock market. In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Professor Shiller shares some of his current thoughts on the market....
Read MoreIn a recent Wall Street Journal article, editor Kevin Noblet describes he and his wife's disappointing experience hiring a new investment manager, then firing him after only nine months. "By the time we fired our adviser in June, I was unhappy—and embarrassed. If anyone should know...
Read MoreI have been using index funds and other passive investments for my clients for more than a decade...
Read MoreHank Nicholson, CFP® Hank@silverpeakwealth.com Stocks are enjoying an extended period of rising prices and low volatility. While it is true that stocks might now be slightly overvalued, and that low volatility has led to investor complacency, it is also true that the global economy now finds...
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