While some may have thought that the Brexit vote had real potential to move markets, it is the currency market and not the stock market that gets moved by these things. The much-anticipated Brexit vote in the U.K. House of Commons is now history, although this story is far from concluded as the U.K. parliament […]
Whenever we are in a mature bull market, and we get indications that it may be over, it’s a given that valuations will be out of line. How much does this matter though? Stock market analysts pay quite a bit of attention to a number of fundamental indicators which may suggest a market bottom or […]
Bitcoin has come down a lot from its highs, and is in the midst of a very significant correction. Some new security fears have emerged that will test it further. Bitcoin, the world’s preeminent and most popular cybercurrency, has experienced a wild ride indeed over the past couple of years. In a rise that was […]
With many fearing that we have entered into a bear market with stocks, perhaps indicating a time to exit or pull back, analysts at Citi provide reassurance. Predicting transitions between bull and bear markets can indeed be tricky. While a true bear market usually leaves little to wonder about, 2018 has been one of those […]
While it’s well known that individual investors struggle with selling, even professional fund managers significantly underperform random selections. Whenever we make our own investment decisions, it’s well known that the biggest issue we face is deciding not when to buy something but when to sell it. Individual investors in particular are prone to making bad […]