When is the Best Time to Buy Stocks? During a Downturn Updated Aug 27, 2024 Introduction “Buy when there’s blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own.” These famous words, attributed to 18th-century British nobleman and Rothschild banking family founder Baron Rothschild, encapsulate the contrarian approach to investing championed by some … Read more
Investment Pyramid: Crafting Stability in a Volatile Market Updated August 27, 2024 An investment or risk pyramid is a strategic framework for portfolio allocation based on the risk levels associated with different investments. In this approach, the degree of risk in an investment is characterized by the variance in its potential return or the … Read more
Unlocking Profits with Positive Divergence: A Trader’s Hidden Edge Aug 27, 2024 Understanding Positive Divergence: A Key Indicator for Savvy Investors Identifying reliable signals that can help predict future price movements is paramount in the trading world. Among the various tools and techniques available, positive divergence stands out as a potent indicator. Positive divergence occurs … Read more
John Hussman: The Missteps of Crash Predictions from Market Experts Updated Aug 27, 2024 Stock market experts are not always right about market crashes. They often sell during a crash instead of before and sacrifice long-term gains. They tend to focus too much on short-term fluctuations rather than long-term growth. As the renowned author Mark … Read more
Unlocking Wealth: Insights from Financial Crisis History Aug 27, 2024 Introduction: In the financial world, the ability to remain composed and clear-headed during times of crisis is a rare and invaluable skill. History is replete with examples where mass panic led to disastrous outcomes for many yet offered substantial opportunities for a few. By understanding … Read more
Understanding Market Cycles: Your Path to Investment Success Aug 27, 2024 Introduction to Market Cycles Understanding market cycles is crucial for investors to achieve long-term stock market success. The stock market is inherently cyclical, with phases of growth often followed by periods of decline. Recognizing these cycles and adjusting investment strategies can help investors avoid … Read more
Stock Market Cycles: Understanding the Three Stages of the Market Updated Aug 26, 2024 As an investor, it’s crucial to understand that the market doesn’t have just two stages – buying and selling. The “sit and wait” stage is a time to hold off on buying or selling and wait for a correction. When the … Read more
Cognitive Bias in Investing: Understand and Thrive August 26, 2024 Investing is not just about numbers and data; it’s a profoundly psychological endeavour. Cognitive biases—systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment—significantly influence investment decisions. Understanding these biases is crucial for making better investment choices and thriving in the financial markets. This essay … Read more
Russell 2000 Companies: Your Comprehensive Investment Guide Aug 25, 2024 The Power of Small-Cap Stocks Russell 2000 companies emerge as a compelling force, an untapped wellspring of wealth awaiting discerning investors. Beyond the allure of more prominent market players, these small-cap stocks carve out a distinctive niche, wielding a delicate balance of risk and reward … Read more
What Is the US Dollar Backed By? The Illusion of Value Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.H. Auden 1907-1973, Anglo-American Poet. Update August 25, 2024 The Illusion of Security: Unraveling the True Value of … Read more
