Dealing with market bubbles
Q: I am feeling more and more concerned about the stock market. The economy continues to struggle because of the pandemic, but the stock market keeps going higher
Read More
Confessions of a Bull Market Genius
I have yet to find anyone on Wall Street, Main Street or any of the side streets who wasn’t surprised by the power of the stock market rally in 2020.
Read More
How to deal with market stress
Dealing with market stress isn’t easy. It is hard to keep cool when the world is going crazy and the markets are crashing. But learning
Read More
Attack of the stock market zombies
The stock market’s gyrations over the past few weeks have been breathtaking—and not in a good way. Corona virus fears have dominated the markets and the global
Read More
What should I do after the 2019 stock market rally?
Q: I had a really good year in the stock market and my IRA is up a lot. Given the political situation and what is happening with Iran do you think I should take my gains and move to the sidelines?
Read More
Making the most of a bad market
In case you hadn’t noticed, the stock market has been under a little pressure lately. The S&P 500 index has fallen 10% from its all-time high on September 21. The tech-heavy NASDAQ index has been hit even harder, dropping 15% from its high on August 29.
The market’s sharp drop has raised the anxiety level for some investors. I have had several people ask me if this is the start of a bear market. I always tell them the same thing: I don’t know. Nobody does. The pundits who try to tell you otherwise are simply fooling themselves.
Read More