Fisher Investments recently wrote an interesting article asking whether corporate stock buybacks affect markets. Here is their conclusion: “Yes and no? Stocks move on supply and demand. Stock buybacks, where a company buys and takes shares off the market, theoretically reduce supply. They can also raise earnings per share, thus rewarding shareholders. So, all else […]
Rising inflation can chip away at the value of your money and investments, making it one of the most persistent threats to long-term wealth. As prices increase and purchasing power declines, investors must be proactive in adjusting their strategies to protect their portfolios. If you’re looking to safeguard your wealth in a high-inflation environment, now […]
In 2010, following the financial crisis and market meltdown in 2008 and early 2009, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke made a notable speech explaining the virtues of the wealth effect. To wit: Higher stock prices will boost consumer wealth and help increase confidence, which can also spur spending. Increased spending will lead to higher incomes and […]
Learning how to start investing in stocks does not require predicting the next market winner. It requires understanding what stocks are, how the stock market works, what risks you are taking, and how to build a process that you can stick with through changing market conditions. The key takeaway is simple: beginners are usually better […]
Risk management is one of the most crucial elements of successful financial planning, serving as the foundation for both protecting your assets and achieving your long-term financial goals. Whether you’re in the early stages of building wealth or actively preparing for retirement, the ability to anticipate, understand, and navigate financial risks is vital to maintaining […]
Assessing a bear market rally proves challenging when you experience it firsthand. Only in hindsight does the complete picture reveal itself to investors. Of course, after a bear market rally, investors tend to review their investments and speculate on what they should have done differently. Retail investors seem to view the recent sharp correction as […]
While coming in much stronger than expected, the latest employment data confirmed what we already suspected: the economy is slowing. The reason the employment data is so important is that without employment growth, the economy stalls. It takes, on average, about 200,000 jobs each month to keep up with population growth, which ultimately keeps the […]
Risk management is critical to wealth preservation, especially in today’s turbulent market storm. However, during such volatile times, we must also not consider what tomorrow may have in store. Are you prepared to adjust your portfolio in the coming months for the possibility that calm, tranquil markets and a resumption of the bullish trend emerge? […]
Rising interest rates are a powerful force in the financial world, capable of reshaping markets and shifting investment dynamics. As the Federal Reserve raises rates to combat inflation or stabilize economic growth, the ripple effect is felt across stocks, bonds, and real estate. While these rate hikes may be out of investors’ control, adapting your […]