Many investors today unknowingly act like speculators. How do I know this? Because they are more concerned and influenced by short-term stochastic changes in stock prices than in the underlying fundamentals of a company. And when coupled with a barrage of negative news stories, it can be very difficult to act like an investor.
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Tis the season of gratitude. Thanksgiving is perhaps one of the most underappreciated holidays, but most needed. Because Thanksgiving is not marketable, there is not publicity on it. Instead, it’s all about consumerism.
Year-to-date, the stock market is down 20-25%. Bonds are down 15% and the supposed inflation-fighting asset class of gold is down 10%. Many financial experts are pontificating where inflation and the markets will go from here. But market forecasts are seldom accurate.
Regardless of culture, social status, or beliefs it seems that we are all connected by our desire to be happy
Bear markets, like large grizzly bears, are often associated with fear and running for safety. These feelings are often exacerbated by fateful headlines with dramatic wording. But for long-term investors, bear markets don’t have to be scary. They can have several benefits.
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Inflation is rising at a rate of 6%. The S&P 500 is up 9% since July. After the current gains and with inflation surging now is the time to get out, right? No. We are long-term investors, not gamblers betting on the next market move.