Potential Market Myths

A client of mine forwards me an e-mail from time to time that he receives from another financial advisor.  These e-mails are typically very positive on the state of the market.  I also find that they are filled with what I would refer to as market myths.  I thought I would share some of these with [...]

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Markets on Shaky Ground

Wall Street (which drives me crazy) calls even the smallest bit of good news “green shoots.”  The analogy is that grass starts to grow in the form of a “green shoot.”  Well, I have many “green shoots” in my yard right now.  Unfortunately, these green shoots are weeds more than anything.  John Mauldin made a [...]

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Quick Update

I typically post in the morning and write about the prior day’s market action in addition to the morning economic news.  I am writing this Tuesday night because I am speaking at a conference in Fort Worth Wednesday morning, which will fill most of my morning.
 
So, Wednesday we will get another look at inflation numbers [...]

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Gold might not be as Great as you Think

Bob 
I appreciate your helpfulness & knowledge. I find it puzzling that you don’t put more emphasis on hard assets in this environment. Check out the Tocqueville funds 4 portfolios from Jan first & compare! Also, gold has been a winner each year for the last 8 to 9 years & was the only asset class [...]

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