Why Chasing Performance Can Hurt Your Returns This year has been a roller coaster for investors. From steep losses in the early months to meteoric gains since April, 2025 has tested investors’ nerves. With a positive swing of nearly 30% in the last six months, it’s easy to feel tempted [...]
Recently I wrote about the difference between two major groups of stocks in the US stock market. The total of technology companies—1,055 by one measure—have dropped by a composite of 10.4 percent year to date through Monday afternoon. That is the worst sector thus far. On the other hand, the [...]
I am writing on Tuesday afternoon from Uganda in Central Eastern Africa, learning and hopefully helping in the work of His Voice Global. You can view their efforts at www.hisvoiceglobal.org. Today we learned about supporting local and refugee college students and helping them find worthwhile employment or to become entrepreneurs. [...]
Often you will hear investment advisors stressing the importance of a well-diversified portfolio. While the phrase can sound quite complicated, all it really means is that within your investment accounts it is usually wise to be invested in lots of different things so that if one company or industry falters [...]
Harry Truman said, There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know. (brainyquote.com) Therefore we first look at some of the financial big picture occurring in 2024. Regarding stocks, the top three sectors were technology, consumer cyclical, and financials. No surprise about technology with the [...]
At times, some clients become quite concerned about election results and which party will supposedly be in charge for the next four years. Perhaps this is your feeling also. I am sure there will be exceptions, but my response is always that the political situation is not as important as [...]
As I am writing this article, we are mere hours from the 2024 Presidential Election. As you are reading this, I truly hope a winner has been determined and regardless of the outcome, that both candidates have accepted the voice of the people, and we can move on together as [...]
Nuclear energy has crossed the Rubicon as big tech has made it clear that, to usher in the future of technology and AI, it needs the reliable and clean energy that nuclear power plants provide. In a hugely symbolic deal, Microsoft recently partnered with Constellation Energy to restart the largest [...]
Almost everyone has an opinion, right? And I believe those who may claim to have no opinion are often just reluctant to share it. Since I am so long in the business of investing, I receive questions about my opinion of the near future market results. My opinion is worth [...]
Sometimes I will hear from readers who say that I talk too much about the government and politics in my column that is supposed to be about the economy and money. I actually agree with them. But until the government and politicians stop playing such a big of role in [...]
