Volatility is how much uncertainty or risk is present regarding a change in the value of a security. It indicates how much and how quickly the value of an investment, market or market sector changes over time. The consensus is that the higher the volatility, the riskier the security. Volatility also refers to the amount…
Financial Planning is truly a journey. Financial Planning: A Philosophy We began this Financial Planning series in April by talking about Philosophy by giving you an investor’s point of view. To be an investor, you must have the philosophy of a long-term horizon. And, you need a plan. Financial Planning: Mapping the Experience Our second…
A tariff is essentially a tax levied on a product coming into a country. In the US, tariffs are paid at the time goods enter the country. The purpose of the tariffs is to push the cost of the goods coming into the country higher, in turn, encouraging US firms to buy from other US…
Looking Back at June The U.S. economic data for June 2018 was very strong. While it should indicate a strong upward market movement, trade and tariff policies currently in play have slowed the rise of the market. Investors are caught between a strong economy and uncertain trade policies. As new policies were addressed, the market…
Noise is all around us. Many times, we pay close attention and other times, we tend to tune it out. Take summer vacation for example. It’s time for summer vacation and the cross-country family Road Trip!!!! The kids are in the car, the bags are packed, the dog is in the back seat chewing on…