Tag: Investment Planning
Bear Markets Lay the Foundation for Bull Markets
Despite recent economic woes, there’s some good news to share. Mind-numbing losses have historically been a precursor to great future returns.
Avoid These Mistakes When Buying Individual Stocks
Does the thought of stock-picking appeal to you? As you evaluate your options, you may come close to making one or both of the following mistakes.
Reasons for Optimism?
The first six months of 2022 were pretty abysmal. But we have reason to believe the rest of the year may not repeat the wealth destruction of the past six months. Savant’s Investment Research team reviews key economic indicators and historical returns to help put the last six months into perspective.
The Stagflation Story
From an economic point of view, things have gotten so off-kilter that people are beginning to wonder if a period of stagflation might set in. Investment research analyst Danny Noonan examines the situation.
The Fed and Levels of Losing
The monthly inflation report came out last week and was not well received. Inflation was up 8.6% in May, the highest inflation number since 1981. Six of the past seven inflation reports have been the highest inflation readings since 1981.
The Independent Mindset and Energy Stocks
How important is it to keep an independent mindset when investing in the markets? It’s essential, according to Savant’s investment research. To illustrate, we make the case for diversification by drilling deep into the energy sector’s most recent journey — from bottom of the investment barrel, to helping some investors strike it rich.
Dumping That Timeshare? How to Avoid Scams
Timeshare fees, along with purchase loans, can add up over time. But if now seems like the time to sell, beware: Getting out of a timeshare may not be as easy as getting into one, and you could easily become the victim of a scam.
Alternative Investments White Paper
In addition to evaluating the current market landscape, this paper introduces several alternative asset classes with the potential to complement portfolios that contain traditional stocks and/or bonds.
Serenity Now
As bad as things feel right now, we must remind ourselves of what we can and cannot predict or control. A good night’s sleep and some patience can go a long way in preventing serenity now from becoming insanity later.
When In Doubt Zoom Out
Bear markets create trying times; hardly a week goes by without a significant news story that shakes already dwindling investor confidence. But history has shown that markets have historically rebounded to new highs, given time.
The Recession Everyone’s Predicting
The risk of recession is clearly elevated given the inflation situation. While consensus opinion may call for a slowdown, acting on that call may not be the winning bet.
Working Toward Future-Proofing Your Portfolio [On-Demand Webinar]
The past few years have shown us that global instability can have a widespread impact on markets. No one can predict the future, but we believe there are steps investors can take to help their portfolio weather the potential storms to come.