The Dragon And The Big Bang Theory
This brief two-part summary covers two areas of interest: China and investor behavior. The first is China, which is on every investor’s mind, and explains how to invest there while avoiding most of the problems you’re hearing about. The second is a personal essay on having a successful investing mindset from a Hollywood executive producer, […]
Read ArticleHow to Read the Panicky Market
Some of the most entertaining times to be a long-term investor are those periods when short-term investors are looking over their shoulders for an excuse to sell. They’re convinced that the market is going to go down before they can get out, and so they jump on any bad news that comes across their Bloomberg […]
Read ArticleThe Patient, Disciplined Investor Sleeps Comfortably at Night
Looking past scary headlines…resiliency July saw markets collide with a whole bunch of unsettling headlines. Greece tiptoed across the default line. Stocks in China, which peaked in June, were badly battered in July. The Fed continues to telegraph that it wants to start raising interest rates sooner rather than later. Corporate profits are running into headwinds […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2015 Q2 Review: Greek Salad Hold The Euros
“I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.” –Alexander the Great Every day of our lives presents us with moments. Moments that can affect us for years to come. This past quarter presented itself with many moments that contrary to what some might be saying are not […]
Read Article3 Important Investment Mistakes to Avoid in 2015 and Beyond by Morgan Smith
Mistake #1: Diversifying by Hiring Multiple Financial Firms Many investors want their investments diversified. This is a good thing for those who want to reduce many of the risks associated with investing, but the mistaken perception of what diversification actually means causes investors to have some strange ideas.One of the things I’ve heard people […]
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