Posts by Financial Design Studio, Inc.
Market Supply & Demand
Market Supply & Demand Last week we discussed the significance of volume and how that can tell us a variety of things about market activity. Now let’s discuss what actually makes the market move. Daily, there are articles and news stories telling us why the market is moving the direction it is. While these do…
Read MoreThe Significance of Volume
The Significance of Volume Every day when stocks trade on the market there is a measure tracking how many shares are bought and sold. This measurement is known as volume. Notice below how you can see the volume change each day. Volume is another tool that can help investors understand how and what other investors…
Read More[Video] Don’t Be “FOOLED” That Retirement Will Solve Everything!
Don’t Be “FOOLED” That Retirement Will Solve Everything! STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA® Have you ever played a prank on someone hoping to fool them? One area you don’t want to be fooled on is your retirement. There are a lot of good questions we hear often. How old are you? How much do you have saved?…
Read MoreStay the Course
Stay the Course The last five days we have experienced a large amount of volatility. You can see from the above chart how the markets have really taken our portfolios for a ride. Remember back in August of 2017 we posted about how the market can feel like a roller coaster? This is an appropriate…
Read MoreMarch Madness In The Markets
March Madness In The Markets This time of year brings out the pride and fan loyalty of our beloved Alma Mater’s basketball teams. Do you find your emotions on a roller coaster as you cheer on your team amid the various surprising upsets or rising Cinderella team? This is a pretty close analogy to what…
Read MoreDoes the speed of news availability affect your investment return?
Does the speed of news availability affect your investment return? With the recent market volatility investing with a buy and hold mindset may have gained some merit related to your investment return. The only way you will ever know if an investment decision (buy, sell, hold) was a good one is by looking back. When…
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