Latest News

Why Trying to “Time the Market” is a Bad Idea You've heard it often: “Buy low, sell high.” It's sounds like a simple concept, and when properly executed ensures you make money in financial markets. Trouble is, most of us are dismal failures when it comes to this strategy. Trying to “time the market” by …
Read More

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – Sept 15 United States • Global equities were higher on the week, as sentiment was buoyed by the Chinese Ministry of Finance announcing plans to roll out “more forceful” fiscal policy to help stimulate economic growth. • Chinese trade data came in much weaker than expected, with export (-5.5 y/y) …
Read More

When Choosing a Financial Advisor, Ask the Right Questions How do you choose a financial advisor? Like most people, you probably are busy with your work and family, and may not have the time or expertise needed to thoroughly understand the investment world. So how do you choose the right financial advisor? You can start …
Read More

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – Sept 8 United States It was another wild ride for financial markets this week. With disappointing PMI’s out of China, equity markets began the week on a sour note, they rebounded on a dovish-sounding ECB, but ultimately fell back into negative territory by the week’s close. The data flow continues …
Read More

No Secrets to Investment Success Many people look for the “secrets” to investment success. Is it timing the market just right? Is it finding those hot stocks or getting in on the “ground floor” of the next big thing? Actually, these types of moves have little relevance to the vast majority of investors — even …
Read More

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – Sept 4 United States The week kicked off with another bout volatility in financial markets. However, comments by N.Y. Fed president Dudley that the case for rate liftoff appeared to be “less compelling” as well as positive U.S. economic data lifted sentiment in the latter part of the week. Upward …
Read More