Posts Tagged ‘market volatility’
Does the Market Hate Uncertainty—Or Do You?
Personifying “The Market” feels good, but does it really make sense to do so? In my opinion, the market is rational and certain—it’s not an entity with thoughts and feelings. But people hate uncertainty! It’s people who act strangely when they perceive things as uncertain. How does the Uncertainty Paradox affect YOU?
Read MoreFinancial Pornography – Why Your TV is Bad for You
2018 has started out super volatile. And the press is bringing up memories of 2000 as well as 2008-2009. They are asking us to “remember” these bad times and offering that we may be in line for something similar in the not too distant future. Two thoughts on this: Maybe. And “So What?” Markets will…
Read MoreThe Sky is Not Falling! – Avoiding Chicken Little Behavior in Investing
The first four months of 2018 have been very volatile when it comes to investing. That has brought some folks to the forefront who are suggesting that the market is dangerous, and that you need to get out of it to avoid future losses. Basically, the argument goes that near-term volatility is a good surrogate…
Read MoreRecent Market Volatility
If you are going to invest, you are going to experience volatility.
Volatility is EXACTLY the reason that we are able to capitalize financially on the stock market. It is also the reason that we MUST be disciplined if we wish to capture the market returns that are available.
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