The problem with good advice is that it tends to be boring, especially when it comes to your portfolio. This is a good thing. For investors, excitement can be your worst enemy. Excitement generates headlines; it causes people to be greedy or fearful; it drives volatility and speculation — all resulting in too many people compromising their financial futures. If you’ve been invested over the past 15+ years, you’ve certainly lived through more than your share of excitement. In the
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There is Always a Reason to Sell…Unless You Want to Achieve Your Goals
Do All-Time Highs Mean Overvalued Markets?
On August 15, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Russell 3000 all closed at record highs, welcome news for the average stock investor who has patiently invested for the long-term. But many ask, “Does the fact that a stock market index breaks through to an all-time high closing level suggest that the market is at a precarious level?” It can be tempting to compare a stock market at its all-time high to standing on
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Presidential Elections and the Stock Market
“Over the long run, the market has provided substantial returns regardless of who controlled” Next month, Americans will head to the polls to elect the next president of the United States. While the outcome is unknown, one thing is for certain: There will be a steady stream of opinions from pundits and prognosticators about how the election will impact the stock market. As we explain below, investors would be well‑served to avoid the temptation to make significant changes to a long‑term investment plan based upon these sorts of predictions. Short-term Trading and
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