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Donald Trump claimed credit for the huge market-stock rise that began the day after he won the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. It’s only natural that media commentators would blame Trump for the market setback that began early last month—especially commentators who already had a low opinion of him.
As the setback got started, the media singled out economic critiques of the Trump tax reform as a risk....
As the setback got started, the media singled out economic critiques of the Trump tax reform as a risk....
Here’s the text of the most-recent letter I sent to our Portfolio Management clients in late January:
“Many investors now feel stock prices are too high, and offer little potential for capital gain, based on various market indicators. However, negative views like this have been common for years.
The market indicators that tell a negative story today all have the same basic structure....
“Many investors now feel stock prices are too high, and offer little potential for capital gain, based on various market indicators. However, negative views like this have been common for years.
The market indicators that tell a negative story today all have the same basic structure....
What is a value stock worth to savvy investors who recognize its potential? Depending in part upon the hidden or undiscovered aspects of the stock, it could mean much higher stock values in the future and greater gains over the long term.
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that “The drop in the stock market may be the start of a widely awaited correction. I strongly doubt that it’s the start of a bear market or long-term falling trend.” I’m sticking with that opinion.
It seems matters are progressing as they usually do in a correction....
It seems matters are progressing as they usually do in a correction....
There are seven main reasons for the volatility of natural gas stocks. However, even with this volatility, there are some ways that investing in natural gas can lead you to long-term gains from a sector that is often considered a hedge against inflation.
Some new corporate spinoffs are a target for value seekers, while new stock issues often pose problems
Smaller companies can generate higher returns than their larger counterparts, but they are often riskier and less liquid, and may underperform for long periods.
Small stocks are also more volatile in times of unsettled or falling markets.
Still, if you focus on the best-quality small companies— or ETFs that hold those stocks—they can be a worthwhile addition to a well-balanced portfolio.
Do small companies have an edge?
Small companies trading on U.S....
Small stocks are also more volatile in times of unsettled or falling markets.
Still, if you focus on the best-quality small companies— or ETFs that hold those stocks—they can be a worthwhile addition to a well-balanced portfolio.
Do small companies have an edge?
Small companies trading on U.S....
Like many commodities, gold stock prices are unpredictable. So if you plan to invest in this industry, here are some tips
This drop in the stock market may be the start of a widely awaited correction. I strongly doubt that it’s the start of a bear market or long-term falling trend.
This quote from Investopedia.com provides one widely accepted definition of a market correction:
What is a ‘Correction’?
A correction is a reverse movement, usually negative, of at least 10% in a stock, bond, commodity or index to adjust for an overvaluation....
This quote from Investopedia.com provides one widely accepted definition of a market correction:
What is a ‘Correction’?
A correction is a reverse movement, usually negative, of at least 10% in a stock, bond, commodity or index to adjust for an overvaluation....
The Shiller P/E Ratio is one tool aimed at valuing stock picks, but it can be misleading when viewed in isolation