Stock Market

It’s A Matter Of Time

It’s A Matter Of Time With the market at all-time highs is it still a good time to invest?  Even seasoned investors who are still adding money toward their goals may consider whether the time is right.  This isn’t necessarily just a question for today’s market, but it could be asked any time.  The answer…

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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…

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The 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…

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Stay 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…

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March 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…

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Financial Design Studio News Speed

Does 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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